5 Best Practices For Every Modern Data Center
Data centers come in all kinds of sizes and capacities. Naturally, they will have different needs and a unique set of challenges to deal with. However, every data center will need to adhere to and follow a number of best practices in order to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
Here, let’s take a look at five of them.
Data breaches are extremely expensive, so security is critical to any data center. Opt for protective software and continually monitor them to ensure maximum protection and minimal damage in case of an attack. At the same time, remember to take all required measures to prevent physical breaches by ensuring 24×7 surveillance and restricted access to equipment within the data center. When it comes to security, do not eliminate the possibility of internal threats and ensure accountability among data center staff as well. Learn more about physical security here.
Prioritize security
Managing the airflow within a data center is perhaps equally important to managing cooling solutions. In fact, if the airflow is not regulated properly, your cooling systems will need to work twice as hard to prove effective. Good airflow management includes setting up hot/cold aisle containment, using blanking panels and brush panels to avoid hot spots, using fan trays, and using other heat dissipation methods like opting for perforated server rack doors, among others. You can read more about airflow management here.
Focus on airflow management
In every data center, space is one of the most valuable assets; the more efficiently it is managed, the more infrastructure it can house, and the more the capacity of your data center! Aspects to keep in mind include how you choose to populate your server racks, how you distribute power across the center, and how you manage under-performing and unutilized equipment, among other things. While the layout is something you need to account for while setting up your data center itself, continuous improvement is also a must. For some interesting space-saving tips, click here.
Maximize the use of space
Measuring PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) helps you understand how efficient your data center performance is in terms of energy use. This, in turn, will help you optimize your cooling, power distribution, and other factors. For best results, measure PUE as often as you can, especially PUE is directly impacted by the weather and seasonal changes in the environment. Remember, the lower the PUE quotient, the higher the efficiency of the data center. To know more about what factors affect PUE and how you can measure and optimize it, click here.
Measure and optimize PUE
When compared to data center equipment, cables tend to be considered less important. However, it is important to remember that cables are what keep a data center connected to power and networks. In short, cables are what keep a data center running! Messy cables are not just an inconvenience during troubleshooting, they are also a threat to continued uptime and efficient functioning. Cable needs also vary from season to season and need to be managed accordingly. Learn more about the importance of proper cable management here.
Maintain your cables well
Hardy Racks is a one-stop-shop for all your data center optimization needs. We have it all – from perforated server racks to hot/cold aisle containment and even efficient cable management systems, customized to suit your data center’s specific needs! We also offer expert consultation services and can help you keep your data center in shipshape. Get in touch with us today!


Hardy Racks is one of the leading server rack manufacturers in Chennai. We are also a trusted name in the industry for the installation, customization, and optimization of data center enclosures and accessories such as PDUs, fiber raceways, and aisle containment. Our experience also equips us to provide expert data center consulting services.
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