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APC by Schneider Electric and Universal Networking Services Provides Complete Services Solutions

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Please visit ourAPC Showcase. Together with APC by Schneider Electric, Universal Networking Services can become your one source, connecting product availability, expertise, and service for all major brands of data center equipment.

Whether you require:

• start-up
• preventative maintenance
• comprehensive refurbishment or reconditioning

on your data center equipment, APC by Schneider Electric and Universal Networking Services will provide the most complete services solutions available from rack to row to room to building to the cloud.

Contact us today if you have questions about our products and services. A representative from Universal Networking Services will respond as soon as possible with answers to your questions.

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10 Real World Scenarios Where DCIM Matters

Posted by UNS News on January 10, 2013  |  No Comments

Whether you're unfamiliar with DCIM's benefits, or you're already considering implementing it, watch this interesting and informative whiteboard video to learn how DCIM will make an essential difference in your data center.

Data Center Management Software by Schneider Electric

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Problem: new technologies are putting significant stress on our data centers. Solution: EcoStruxure by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electrics data center management software optimizes power utilization effectiveness (PUE) in data centers by expanding visibility & control from rack to row to room to building.

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Filed Under: APC-American Power Conversion, Data Center Facility Management-DCFM, Data Center Industry Videos, Data Center Infrastructure Management-DCIM, News, Schneider Electric

Remote Monitoring Service: Industrial

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This video highlights the Remote Monitoring Service and its ability to predict and track your solutions.

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Filed Under: APC-American Power Conversion, Data Center Facility Management-DCFM, Data Center Infrastructure Management-DCIM, News, Schneider Electric

Remote Monitoring Service: Point Of Sale

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This video highlights the Remote Monitoring Service and its ability to predict and track your solutions.

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Filed Under: APC-American Power Conversion, Data Center Facility Management-DCFM, Data Center Industry Videos, Data Center Infrastructure Management-DCIM, News, Schneider Electric

Remote Monitoring Service: Data Center

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This video highlights the Remote Monitoring Service and its ability to predict and track your solutions.

Tags:american power conversion, data center remote monitoring, DCFM, DCIM, remote monitoring service, Schneider Electric, universal networking services

Filed Under: APC-American Power Conversion, Data Center Facility Management-DCFM, Data Center Industry Videos, Data Center Infrastructure Management-DCIM, News

Make Your Data Center More Efficient-TradeOff™ Tools

Posted by UNS News on April 25, 2012  |  No Comments

APC TradeOff Tools ^TM , are web-based applications with easy-to-use interfaces designed for use in the early stages of data center concept and design development. By enabling data center professionals to experiment with various scenarios regarding virtualization, efficiency, power sizing, capital costs, and other key design issues, APC TradeOff Tools break down major data center planning decisions into a series of smaller, more manageable decisions. Use of these tools helps validate, through modeling, the overall design of a data center.

What are TradeOff Tools?

TradeOff Tools are simple, interactive tools, based on data and science, that make it easy to vary parameters, experiment with "what if" scenarios and make tradeoffs during data center planning.

• Simple, automated tools to support specific planning decisions
• Models complex interactions of systems based on data and science
• One-screen, standardized user interface
• Instant output allows for rapid creation of "what if" scenarios

When should they be used?

Used early in the planning process, TradeOff Tools help avoid planning roadblocks by making informed and accurate decisions

How do they help in planning a data center?

TradeOff Tools help show quantifiable, tangible benefits of implementing certain technologies and justify project decisions.

Video Tutorial Presentation of APC TradeOff Tools™

Data Center Efficiency Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of alternative power and cooling approaches on energy costs.

The purpose of this tool is to show how various design decisions and operating conditions affect the efficiency and electrical costs of a typical generic data center.  As the user inputs details regarding the power and cooling configuration results are calculated based upon a tested and validated three parameter model.

Profiles a data center and calculates the resulting efficiency and electrical cost based on data center characteristics. Users can then understand the impact each key data center decision has on the data center's efficiency.

Cooling Economizer Mode PUE Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of geography and cooling characteristics on PUE, energy cost, and carbon emissions.

The purpose of this tool is to compare seven common cooling architectures and demonstrate their expected annual PUE, energy cost, and carbon emissions.  As the user inputs details such as the data center location and power & cooling configuration inputs such as IT inlet temperature, % load, and type of power & lighting, results are calculated.

UPS Efficiency Comparison Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of UPS efficiencies on energy costs and carbon footprint.

The purpose of this tool is to compare the efficiencies of two UPS systems and to show the impact these efficiencies have on electricity cost and carbon footprint.  UPSs may be selected from a pull down list, or users can define their own UPS (Schneider Electric or other vendor).  Pre-populated data was obtained by curve fitting to measured efficiency data .  All measurements were taken in normal operating mode, at typical environmental conditions, with nominal elctrical input and balanced resistive load (PF=1.0) output.

Data Center Carbon Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of changes in data center efficiency on energy costs and carbon footprint.

The purpose of this tool is to recognize how "green" a data center is by converting energy usage rates into carbon emissions. The tool illustrates how hypothetical changes to a data center's location, efficiency, and power load can impact carbon dioxide emissions and the electric bill.

Illustrates how changes to a data center's location, efficiency, and power load can impact carbon dioxide emissions and the electric bill. This provides management with a general indication of how "green" their data center is today and how "green" it could be.

Data Center Design Planning Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of physical infrastructure technology and growth plan strategies on key design parameters.

This tool allows key decision makers to analyze these parameters, evaluate tradeoffs, and make decisions, to avoid costly mistakes that can magnify and propagate through later deployment phases.

IT Carbon & Energy Allocation Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of efficiency, load characteristics, and location on energy and carbon allocation for IT users.

The purpose of the tool is to help data center operators assign carbon and energy costs to IT users. Energy (cost) and carbon allocations are computed on a per-server basis, based on an "average" server.  The units of "average" server can then be apportioned to the IT users using a method od choice depending on the business model.  This tool allows IT users to make smarter decisions regarding their total cost, as they consider options such as virtualization and server retirement.

Virtualization Energy Cost Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of server virtualization and data center design choices on energy and space savings.

This tool illustrates potential IT, physical infrastructure, and energy savings resulting from the virtualization of servers. It allows the user to input data regarding data center capacity, load, number of servers, energy cost, and other data center elements.

Comprehends IT and physical infrastructure characteristics and calculates energy savings resulting from the virtualization of servers. This allows the user to test the impact of virtualization and various physical infrastructure improvements on their data center floor space and on their energy consumption.

Data Center Capital Cost Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of physical infrastructure design changes on capital costs.

This tool identifies calculates capital costs based on parameters including load, redundancy, density, and power/cooling characteristics, the tool can project the number of racks required and the floor space required.

Identifies key data center physical infrastructure parameters and calculates capital costs based on those parameters. This allows data center users to judge how changes to data center location, IT load, and cooling and power infrastructure can impact overall capital costs

Data Center Power Sizing Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of server and storage configurations on IT load capacity and required utility input power.

This tool defines basic characteristics of the IT load and calculates how much utility input power would be required to support that load, allowing users to experiment with "what if" scenarios by modifying the load characteristics of servers, mainframes, and storage. Total load is then calculated and the tool generates a corresponding utility power requirement.

Defines basic characteristics of the IT load and calculates how much utility input power would be required to support such a load. This provides users with a general idea of how much power in kilowatts they will need to run their data center.

Data Center AC vs. DC Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact on data center efficiency of various AC and DC power distribution architectures.

Users can compare the energy efficiency of four different power distribution architectures, including Legacy AC (typically 208 V with older data center UPS, PDU, and IT power supplies), Best Practice AC (208 V with latest generation UPS, PDU, and IT power supplies), 415 V AC (same modern components as Best Practice AC, but eliminates the PDUs and assumes 230 V AC power supplies), and 380 V DC (uses a theoretical DC UPS, no PDUs, and IT power supplies with 1.5% efficiency benefit).

Compares four different AC and DC power distribution architectures and calculates their respective efficiencies. This allows the user to make an educated decision on the optimal architecture for their data cente

Data Center InRow™ Containment Selector (Click Here To Download):

Impact of preferences and constraints on the recommended containment approach.

This tool generates a prototype rack and row cooling configuration based on the user's layout preferences and the physical constraints of the room.

Generates a prototype rack and row cooling configuration based on the user's preferences and the physical constraints of the room. This provides the user with their optimal InRow cooling containment configuration.

InRow Ancillary IT Equipment Cooling Calculator (Click Here To Download):

Impact of IT, cooling, & room characteristics on ability for row-based cooling to support ancillary IT loads.

This calculator helps the data center designer determine if additional cooling must be provided or if the existing row-based cooling is sufficient as miscellaneous ancillary IT equipment is added outside of the rows, such as tape silos, storage equipment, and networking gear.

Find out how Universal Networking Services brings a comprehensive solution from the utility pole to the server and assists with navigating the complex waters of most size and scope of projects. Whether you are upgrading, retrofitting or developing a new design-build, UNS and its partners generate efficient, scalable, reliable and manageable critical infrastructure solutions to your organization. Our holistic, common sense approach lowers our clients Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and maximizes efficiencies offered by the advancements in critical power and cooling infrastructure.

Please feel free to contact us to learn more.

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Filed Under: APC TradeOff Tools™, APC-American Power Conversion, Data Center Cooling, Data Center Facility Management-DCFM, Data Center Industry Videos, Data Center Infrastructure Management-DCIM, Data Center Power, News, White Paper Library

Top 10 Mistakes in Data Center Operations: Operating Efficient and Effective Data Centers

Posted by UNS News on March 29, 2012  |  No Comments

White Paper 2

For years, the data center industry has accepted that human operational error, not poor data center design or engineering, is the number one cause of data center downtime1. Uptime Institute recognizes this with its Tier Standards on Operational Sustainability. As the industry begins to adopt these ratings, regulators, insurers and end users are all going to be increas- ing their scrutiny of data center operations.

Now is the time for companies to evaluate their data center operations programs. They must be able to clearly articulate operational requirements and design an operations program based on the risk profile of the data center. However, the road to creating an industry-best operations program will not be easy, especially for those companies whose core expertise is not in business critical facilities.

While numerous consultants in the field can help you find your way, very few have data center or mission critical expertise—a vital component if you are looking to achieve operational sustainability. White Paper 145, The Top 9 Mistakes in Data Center Planning, discusses the nine top mistakes businesses make when building or expanding their data centers. Now we're going to reveal the ten biggest mistakes you can make in the next logical step: data center operations.

"Top 10 Mistakes in Data Center Operations: Operating Efficient and Effective Data Centers" Full White Paper 2 (Click Here)

Executive Summary:

How can you avoid making major mistakes when operating and maintaining your data center(s)? The key lies in the methodology behind your operations and maintenance program. All too often, companies put immense amounts of capital and expertise into the design of their facilities. However, when construction is complete, data center operations are an afterthought. This whitepaper explores the top ten mistakes in data center operations.

Contents:

• Introduction
• The Big Mistakes:

1. Not including your operations team in facility design
2. Relying too much on data center design
3. Failure to correctly address the staffing requirement
4. Failure to train and develop your talent
5. Failing to consistently drill and test skills
6. Failure to overlay your operations program with documented processes and procedures
7. Failure to implement appropriate processes and procedures
8. Failure to develop and implement Quality Systems
9. Failure to use software management tools
10. Thinking you can build a best in breed program as quickly as a data center

Conclusion:

Now more than ever, companies must realize the importance of a sustainable operations program. To achieve operational sustainability, organizations must act quickly to assess their current programs and begin building an operational methodology that avoids common mistakes. A complete program integrates people, processes, and systems in a manner that promotes quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Companies ill equipped to quickly design a program of this magnitude should seek the assistance of mission-critical subject matter experts. The alternative invites unnecessary delay, risk, and expense. By implementing a best in breed program, you will protect your capital investment and ensure stronger returns years after year.

White Paper 2 Written By:

Bob Woolley is the Senior Vice President of Critical Environment Services at Lee Technologies, a Schneider Electric company.

Mr. Woolley has been involved in the critical facilities management field for over 25 years. Bob served as Vice President of Data Center Operations for Navisite, as well as Vice President of Engineering for COLO.COM.  He was also a Regional Manager for the Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC) telecommunications division and operated his own critical facilities consulting practice.  Mr. Woolley has extensive experience in building technical service programs and developing operations programs for mission critical operations in both the telecommunications and data center environments.

Universal Networking Services brings a comprehensive solution from the utility pole to the server and assists with navigating the complex waters of most size and scope of projects. Whether you are upgrading, retrofitting or developing a new design-build, UNS and its partners generate efficient, scalable, reliable and manageable critical infrastructure solutions to your organization. Our holistic, common sense approach lowers our clients Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and maximizes efficiencies offered by the advancements in critical power and cooling infrastructure.

Please feel free tocontact us to learn more.

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Filed Under: APC-American Power Conversion, Data Center Facility Management-DCFM, Data Center Infrastructure Management-DCIM, News, Schneider Electric, White Paper Library

What Is A Business-wise, Future-driven™ Data Center?

Posted by UNS News on March 11, 2012  |  No Comments

UNS is critical facilities. Our vision incorporates a "Single Solution Provider" in the data center market that specifically targets the small to medium enterprises.

UNS brings significant value to the customer by viewing the IT and facility as a single entity. This approach allows us to bring highly reliable, cost effective solutions to your organization. The UNS approach reduces acquisition costs, enables faster deployment and brings the best of each component of the data center and makes it available to the customer at competetive prices. Our partnership with Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, brings together the world's leading manufacturers of critical components to ensure that your organization gets a reliable, cost-effective, right-sized solution.  A solution that is Business-wise, Future-driven™.

Access Schneider Electric's 10 Ways for Your Data Center to be Business-wise, Future-driven™ to see how Schneider Electric data center physical infrastructure enables companies to adapt data centers at the speed of business to meet ever-changing business needs—now and in the future.

An excellent example of a Business-wise, Future-driven™ data center is Mercy Health.  Mercy Health is a cutting-edge health care organization that has partnered with Schneider Electric for all their data center needs over the past six years. Schneider Electric's Business-wise, Future-driven™ data center has allowed Mercy to shift their business model from a hospital supported by a data center to a data center system supporting hospitals.  Please enjoy "Mercy Health: Beyond the Digital Hospital" for more information.

To learn more about how Universal Networking Services can help you achieve a Business-wise, Future-driven™ data center please visit www.criticalpowerandcooling.com or contact us.

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Universal Networking Services Extends Scheduling Deadline For Free Critical Facility Energy Profiles to March 31, 2012.

Posted by UNS News on February 21, 2012  |  No Comments

Universal Networking Services Extends Scheduling Deadline For Free Critical Facility Energy Profiles To March 31, 2012.

"Critical Facility Energy Profiles (CFEP) service provides a detailed analysis of the data center power and cooling infrastructure to optimize operating efficiency and significantly control energy costs."

St. Petersburg, Florida February 22, 2012: Exceptional interest by the data center community for free Critical Facility Energy Profile (CFEP) assessments has prompted Universal Networking Services (UNS), a leading provider of mission- critical power and cooling infrastructure products and services to extend the scheduling date for to March 31, 2012.

Waite Ave, Vice President of Operations, states "Nearly half of a data center's energy bill is from power and cooling. We are excited to offer this opportunity to the data center community to save on energy costs. Today's IT departments face complex challenges that demand attention to their bottom line. Up to 75 percent of the energy used feeds power-hungry servers and the operation of mechanical and electrical systems that keep the lights on and, above all, keep the IT equipment cool. Smaller, more powerful IT equipment is considerably hotter than older systems, making heat management a major challenge. UNS and its partners take a broad view of these challenges in today's IT facilities. Often, our recommendations, without any capital investment by the client, can generate savings on utility costs. If the client choses to implement modern technology such as in-row/in-rack cooling infrastructure the savings are often compounded. As an example, we have seen upwards of 40% savings in our clients utility bill by implementing this sort of IT architecture. Normally pricing is associated with our Critical Facility Energy Profiles but we want to encourage local companies to be proactive in minimizing their costs and maximizing their efficiency by offering this service free for a limited time.  At UNS, we believe education is key to controlling your data center costs.  With that in mind, the CFEP assessment can also be coupled with our Data Center Institute Educational Series.  Our customized training series provides the education that will lay the critical foundation to run an efficient data center.  Based on CFEP findings, UNS can customize a curriculum  specific to your facilities requirements that educate and showcase the latest in technologies and best practices for data center power, cooling, monitoring, security and management."

About Universal Networking Services, LLC

Universal Networking Services (UNS) specializes in mission-critical power and cooling solutions for wiring closets, server rooms, and data centers. UNS provides product acquisition, design, engineering, education/training, and installation management and maintenance services for critical facilities.

About Critical Facility Energy Profiles (CFEP)

Our Critical Facility Energy Profile (CFEP) service provides a non-invasive, risk free analysis of your current Network Critical Physical Infrastructure (NCPI) to determine the baseline efficiency of your wiring closet, server room, or data center. This assessment of NCPI equipment includes:

• Power
• Cooling
• Enclosures/Racks
• Security
• Fire Suppression
• Management
• Recycle/Re-Use of Old Equipment

The CFEP assessment provides analysis of the data center power and cooling systems to determine the operating efficiency of the data center. Our specialists document the existing infrastructure, determine the efficiency and provide an assessment of the factors limiting the achievable efficiency of the data center and make both non-capital and capital cost recommendations for changes to maximize efficiency. This includes:

• Assessment of the electrical efficiency within the data center.
• The breakdown of power, cooling and lighting losses.
• Assessment of cooling system losses of CRAC/CRAH units, humidification and heat rejection losses.
• Assessment of the power system losses including UPS and power distribution.
• Recommendations to improve data center efficiency.
• Outline/itemize anticipated efficiency gains for each recommended improvement

After the completion of our assessment, a detailed report is generated that outlines the problem areas, why it's a problem and recommendations on how to correct the situation. Armed with solutions and recommendations from the CFEP, companies are saving thousands each month with no-cost solutions and a minimum 30% reduction in their utility bills, with an average "real world" efficiency gain closer to 70%.  With UNS, service is everything. We are committed to understanding our clients challenges and provide the tools needed to operate their business with reliability and maximum efficiency.

CFEP assessments can also be incorporated with our Data Center Institute Educational Series. Based on CFEP findings found on day one, UNS can customize a curriculum  specific to your facilities requirements that educate and showcase the latest in technologies and best practices for data center power, cooling, monitoring, security and management. The way it works is, on the first day, UNS will perform a site/data center assessment (CFEP), during which, items that are effecting efficiency and reliability are compiled.  On the second day, we return to the facility to perform a education/training session on today's best strategies for Power, Cooling and Management using examples from YOUR facility."

To learn more details of the CFEP, or to schedule this unique offer please contact Waite Ave at w.ave@apcdistributors.com or 1-888-486-7725, ext. 201.

To learn more about Universal Networking Services visit www.criticalpowerandcooling.com.

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