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The growing development of data centers at a global level has driven companies to look for ways of increasing the efficiency and productivity of the resources used for data storage, transportation and processing. At the same time, organizations want a responsible use of energy for their data centers, and are concerned with reducing environmental waste and infrastructure costs.

In response to this context, Anixter and CommScope offer the possibility to  implement structured solutions capable of managing data in a dynamic, flexible fashion, in face of the development of new technological changes. By installing an Intelligent Infrastructure Management  System, companies can have an overall vision and  control of the network, thus allowing to gain efficiency in the use of energy , equipment and natural resources.

Centralized Control
When implementing a secure, efficient data center, it is essential to remember the cabling system will be the backbone of the whole infrastructure during the next years. Although it is estimated that the electronic circuit and software are, in average, renewed every 3 to 5 years, the cabling is expected to last longer than that, since it is always difficult to install and remove cables within an existing system.

The cabling that is being installed today must meet the requirements for future cabling needs. Currently, most data centers are planning to use 10G speeds. OM3 fiber optic cablings and Category 6A copper cablings are qualified to meet these speeds.

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) facilitates communication with network connected devices and sends alerts reporting potential energy consumption issues. In addition, it allows to turn off, via email, different pieces of equipment such as computers, printers and copy machines during non-working hours, to help preserve energy and reduce consumption. The use of an Intelligent Infrastructure Management  System improves the use of resources, reduces maintenance costs and helps increase profits by offering a higher level of service compliance.

CommScope systems, available through Anixter, offer a number of different opportunities to reduce the inefficient use of energy and manage waste within the data center. The system’s optimization during the design process translates into a more efficient infrastructure, which, in turn, helps minimize environmental waste, provides  higher performance at a lower cost, and delivers a longlife solution.

Contact your sales executive at Anixter for further information on how to implement an intelligent data center to help reduce costs and maximize profits in your system.