Posted by: Michael Disabato
No, not that kind of hot spot...
I found this blurb in a press release from Verizon:
"Verizon will begin requiring hardware manufacturers to use thermal
modeling when designing circuit boards and cabinets used in network
gear. The goal is to minimize heat generation that impairs equipment
performance and requires costly air conditioning in central offices,
equipment vaults and other facilities. "
modeling when designing circuit boards and cabinets used in network
gear. The goal is to minimize heat generation that impairs equipment
performance and requires costly air conditioning in central offices,
equipment vaults and other facilities. "
How many of you are doing thermal characterization of your equipment in
you data centers and closets to maximize cooling flow and minimize heat
generation? Cable placement can have a significant impact on these
things, so the move to Converged Enhanced Ethernet will have an impact as InfiniBand and Fibre Channel give way to a single transport.
The focus on this matter becomes more intense as more equipment is jammed into already crowded spaces. Start working with your equipment vendors the way Verizon is and start mandating more efficient hardware.
Michael
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