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Dynamic Power Variations in Data Centers and Network Rooms

Overview The power requirements of data centers and network rooms vary on a minute-by-minute basis depending on computational loads. The magnitude of this variation has grown and continues to grow dramatically with the deployment of power management technologies in servers and communication equipment. This variation gives rise to new problems relating to availability and management. Download this informative white paper to learn more.

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Publisher
American Power Conversion (APC)
File Format
PDF
Date Published
Dec 18, 2009
Format
White Papers
Topics
Data Center, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Infrastructure Management, Resources Mgmt.

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