2/1/2012 10:12:13 AM
For Baltic Data Center of Lithuania, implementing an advanced thermal management system not only presented an opportunity to save money, it meant fulfilling a “social responsibility” to protect the environment. So says General Director of the Baltic Data Center, Saulius Markūnas, in a recent interview with Solutions Era newsletter, published by Fima, a system integrator in the Baltics and Belarus.
This two-pronged approach led Baltic Data Center to select the innovative data center cooling technique known as KyotoCooling®, which uses a rotary wheel condenser to cool data center air without a compressor, supported by a series of Chatsworth Products’ TeraFrame® Cabinet Enclosures.
As documented in the interview, which you can access here, CPI’s TeraFrame Cabinets include Vertical Exhaust Ducts, which isolate and re-route the exhaust heat from servers directly towards the KyotoCooling wheel, where it’s cooled and re-introduced into the data center environment.
The photo below, courtesy of Fima and the Solutions Era newsletter, includes a glimpse at how the CPI cabinet enclosures utilize low-profile Vertical Exhaust Ducts to filter exhaust heat up into the plenum and off to the KyotoCooling wheels located outside the installation.
This process of hot air isolation, known as CPI Passive Cooling® Solutions, is itself a highly energy efficient (and standalone) method for data center cooling, exemplified by another leading European-based organisation, TelecityGroup. The CPI case study for TelecityGroup, which you can read here, reveals how additional CPI products helped this premium network-independent data center achieve 20 percent efficiency savings.
To learn how CPI can help maximize data center cooling efficiency in your installation, give us a call at 800-834-4969. Magnus Lundberg, Regional Sales Manager - Northern Europe and Jeff Cihocki, Global eContent Specialist
1/25/2012 10:40:41 AM
Whether its plans to exercise more, eat healthier or simply stop and smell the roses, January is the perfect time to build a solid foundation for the year to come. And while some of our loftiest New Year's resolutions can (and already have!) fallen prey to tight schedules and even tighter budgets, there's still a reliable method for ensuring success in your 2012 goals - be realistic, identify milestones, track progress and above all else, go with what works.
When it comes to selecting a cost effective, space-saving storage solution for everyday technology equipment, nothing works better than one of CPI's most tried, true and tested products, the Two-Post Rack.
Available in a variety of style and configurations, CPI's industry-leading relay racks feature:
- Fixed mounting rails (most with RMU markings) ideal for support of patch panels, termination blocks and other equipment
- Open architecture for improved ventilation
- EIA-310-D-Standard hole pattern
- Easy access to cables for moves, adds and changes
Especially useful for those in retail, education and manufacturing, where much of the physical space is already occupied for customers, faculty/students and larger equipment, CPI's Two-Post Racks feature a small footprint and stow away nicely in even the smallest telecommunications or computer closet.
Available Two-Post Racks from CPI include:
| Universal Rack |
Standard Rack |
Seismic Frame® Two-Post Rack |
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| Holds up to 1,500 lb (680.4 kg) of equipment, UL and cUL listed as a communications circuit accessory and an ideal heavy duty storage solution for patch panels and network switches |
Holds up to 1,000 lb (453.1 kg) of equipment, UL and cUL listed as a communications circuit accessory and ideal as a cost effective storage solution for patch panels and network switches |
Holds up to 1,000 lb (453.1 kg) of equipment and specially engineered to protect equipment in areas with seismic activity |
Last but not least, no Two-Post Rack solution is truly complete with cable management. This includes the high density cabling capabilities of CPI's Evolution™ Cable Management for Cat 6a and other network cables that complement the Universal Rack, while our entire line of Velocity™ Cable Management can be paired in varying configurations with the Standard Rack.
If you're ready to start 2012 with both feet planted firmly on the ground - and two posts planted firmly to the floor - start here. Jeff Cihocki, Global eContent Specialist
1/24/2012 6:58:39 AM
This February 12-16, the 2012 BICSI Winter Conference and Exhibition once again returns to Orlando, Florida for a week of networking, educational presentations and high-tech exhibits focused on telecommunications, information technology and more - not to mention plenty of fun and sun in one of the nation's warmest locales this time of year.
Among the exhibits, be sure to visit Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) at Booth 911, where we’ll be introducing some major new product releases making their world debut on the showroom floor, while you'll also have the chance to network with a variety of expert CPI Sales and Technical Support team members.
While the Cabling Skills Challenge will be offering up cold, hard cash for the best cable slingers, plenty of other BICSI attendees will be honing their skills and taking exams to earn a variety of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for designations such as the RCDD, RITP and newly-introduced DCDC. Read more about BICSI Credentialing updates for 2012.
On the governing body side of things, this year’s conference will also feature plenty of committee meetings, including the continued establishment of industry standards for Building Information Modeling, otherwise known as BIM.
Used to assist customers using Autodesk® Revit®, 3D BIM Drawings are becoming one of the most comprehensive design tools in project planning. To meet growing demand, CPI maintains one of the industry’s largest BIM Drawing databases, offering nearly 220 product-specific drawings. Look for our next round of product drawings in the coming months.
In the meantime, don’t miss CPI at the 2012 BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando! Let’s just say you won’t be able to "contain" your excitement at what we have in store. Jeff Cihocki, Global eContent Specialist
1/17/2012 8:00:00 AM
Pop quiz: later this week, at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Apple is expected to make a major announcement regarding ___________.
- A.) New iPad
- B.) Upgrade to the iPhone Operating System
- C.) Education
- D.) None of the above
If you’ve done your homework (
and already caught on to today’s prevailing theme) it should be no surprise that today’s correct answer is C.) Education, and more specifically, that Apple’s big reveal centers on making a full push into the realm of digital textbooks for students and faculty alike.
While the details remain to be seen,
Apple’s interest in digitizing education only does more to support the bevy of factual data and statistics that indicate how information technology is helping the education industry transform the classroom and administrative environment for the better.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, teachers now use their public school’s district network and Internet access to provide standardized assessment results (87 percent), access data to inform instructional planning (85 percent), online student assessment (72 percent), and access high-quality digital content (65 percent).
Across this wide variety of technology in and around the classroom, the benefits to digitizing learning at all ages are quite apparent. In Apple’s case, there’s a literal weight lifted off the shoulders of students who’d no longer have to carry heavy backpacks filled with books. To go digital now means an entire library’s worth of information could be stored or remotely accessed from a touchscreen device – even to the point of integrating worksheets, homework and tests straight into online lesson plans.
Of course, with the increased use of computers in the classroom comes the need to properly support and secure the hardware itself, as well as the networks and infrastructure that supply their Internet connectivity.
To that end, Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) excels at providing storage solutions that earn straight A’s in the education environment. CPI Wall-Mount Systems such as the popular
Cube-IT Plus™ Cabinet System (
seen at right, which features a swing-out design and adjustable 19” EIA threaded equipment mounting rails to store valuable computer equipment in the classroom) and the
EasySwing™ Wall-Mount Rack (which ships fully assembled and offers easy access to network cables in tight spaces) are a smart investment in any elementary or secondary school setting.
Likewise,
CPI’s full line of Zone Cabling and Wireless Enclosures are an ideal fit for colleges and universities looking to optimize and expand their campus WiFi, offering students and faculty the ability to converse via social networks and stay connected on course information and updates.
1/12/2012 8:00:00 AM
Happening as we speak, the 2012 International CES Exhibit and Conference in Las Vegas brings together the world’s most innovative gadgets and gizmos and the self-professed tech geeks who love them.
And for a consumer electronics industry that does nearly $200 billion worth of business here in the United States, it’s safe to say that the tech geeks really, really love their gadgets and gizmos.
From mega-sized high-definition televisions that sport glasses-less 3D technology to paper-thin tablets that wirelessly control a home’s lighting and door locks, the annual CES show has become the world’s premier showcase for the technology of tomorrow making its debut today.
So what’s making waves at this year’s show? Internet connectivity – on everything.
You're probably familiar with HDTVs of all sizes now being WiFi capable and ready to stream content at a moment’s notice. But how about your next refrigerator? Yup, even the old icebox is getting the internet treatment, complete with built-in touchscreen interface to note-take, music-listen and tweet your way towards that next late-night snack. Have a look, courtesy of tech blog, Mashable:
Of course, all this new and improved connectivity is yet another indication of the move towards true cloud-based computing and networking.
Just as reminders written earlier in the day on your mobile device will sync and display later that evening on your fridge door, the literal link between our gadgets and gizmos still relies on the physical infrastructure of a data center or computer room to bridge the gap.
And when it comes to the best in physical infrastructure storage, Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) not only offers the kind of
cabinet,
rack and
cable management products that help data centers power the cloud, we also excel at providing and securing wireless local area networks (LANs) with storage that helps even the smallest storefront keep its customers connected and its assets safe.
Across it all, it’s good to know that no matter how much technology continues to influence our daily lives, we’ll always have the ability to manage the framework that keeps it all humming along! Jeff Cihocki, Global eContent Specialist
1/5/2012 8:00:00 AM
With 2012 in full swing, now’s a good time to update you on some important credentialing news for one of the industry’s most active and influential professional associations, BICSI.
For those in telecommunications, security, data centers and all manner of specialized industries such as healthcare and education, BICSI’s long-running Credentialing Program represents a benchmark of planning and installation expertise.
And just as information technology continues to grow more complex and segment-oriented, the program continues to expand, adding specific accreditation courses and titles in Wireless Design (WD), Outside Plant Design (OSP) and Network Technology Systems (NTS) just to name a few.
In 2012, two new designations are set to take their place among the pack:
- Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) – actually added in late 2011, the DCDC designation recognizes those individuals tasked with multiple duties specifically within data center design and construction.
- Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) – still in its interim phase, the RTPM designation is slated for official inclusion later this year, offering accreditation for those knowledgeable in telecommunications project management.
As a recognized member of the BICSI Prestige Corporate Member (PCM) Program, Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) and our expert technical staff are no strangers to BICSI credentialing. Across our organization, product managers, design engineers, worldwide technical support staff, field applications engineers, regional sales managers and more all hold BICSI’s most well-respected and global professional designation, that of Registered Communications Distribution Designer – better known as RCDD®. For a complete list of CPI staff with this designation, visit our Industry Affiliations webpage.
Be sure to stay tuned for more important CPI/BICSI news in the coming weeks, including our plans for upcoming BICSI exhibitions and conferences in the United States, Canada and beyond. Jeff Cihocki, Global eContent Specialist
1/3/2012 8:00:00 AM
Welcome to 2012! Here at Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI), we’re excited to be back and eager to get going on what promises to be our biggest and best year yet. Of course, 2011 had more than its fair share of major strides and milestones for those of us in and around data centers, telecommunications, security and beyond.
Among 2011’s greatest hits was the introduction of the GF-Series GlobalFrame® Cabinet System. This versatile and cost effective enclosure is offered in 30 popular frame sizes and fully-supportive of CPI Passive Cooling® Solutions. In 2012, the GlobalFrame’s infamous world tour is poised to roll on, offering world-class solutions at a highly competitive price point.
Another major milestone in 2011 – the launch of a brand new and totally redesigned CPI Global Website. Not only offering our customers a fully interactive and feature-laden online experience, the Global Website also became the gateway to CPI’s commitment to delighting the customer on a worldwide scale, offering content, product information, documentation and more in three new languages: Spanish, Chinese and UK English. Look for more on this important online advancement in the weeks and months to come.
And in case you missed it, the complete 2011 recap is included in our year-end eNewsletter retrospective.
Looking ahead, CPI is keeping our finger on the pulse and paying close attention to the major trends for 2012. These include the continued shift towards cloud computing and co-location for organizations of varying size, the rise of modular-style data center environments featuring the evolution of both hot and cold aisle computing, and the increased importance of successfully and efficiently powering your network with reliable electrical infrastructure and software management tools.
In the days, weeks and months ahead, stay tuned for some major announcements regarding these trends, as well as CPI’s event plans and opportunities for seminar learning and credit building in the New Year.
It’s a fresh start, a chance to wipe the slate clean and make your mark in 2012 – we’re ready when you are! Jeff Cihocki, Global eContent Specialist