ROUNDUP: Top data center stories before and after Hurricane Sandy
November 27, 2012 by Kara Manon · Leave a Comment
We’ve rounded up some of the top data center stories in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
InfoWorld – After Hurricane Sandy: Lessons for the data center
The Verge – Into the vault: the operation to rescue Manhattan’s drowned internet (Great video)
CRN – Data Centers Go Into Disaster Recovery Mode for Superstorm Sandy
Data Center Knowledge – SunGard Data Center Takes in Flood Victims
Data Cave – Data Centers and Hurricanes Don’t Mix (Didn’t think we’d leave ourselves out, did you?)
Ars Technica – How one NYC data center survived Hurricane Sandy
Data Center Knowledge – Sandy’s Lessons About Disaster Recovery
ComputerWorld – Was saving this data center worth the risk?
Data Center Journal – Hurricane Sandy Highlights Need for Disaster Preparedness
Huffington Post Tech – After Sandy Knocks Out Power, Rescue Keeps Data Center Alive
ComputerWorld – Drama in NYC as data center temp passes 100 degrees
Data Center Knowledge – After Sandy: Datagram Recovers From ‘Apocalyptic’ Flood
Commercial Observer – Sandy Aftermath: Data Center Real Estate Could Be In Demand
2 Megawatt Generator Redux
December 16, 2010 by Caleb Tennis · Leave a Comment
We get a lot of traffic each day from google searches for “2 megawatt generator”, which links to a post from 2008 when we installed our first generator.
That was just about 2 years ago, so I thought it might be time to revisit the topic.
First, since that initial install we have Read more
Generator Load Test – Video
November 6, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Two weeks ago, we load tested the generator. Here is video of that load test.
Generator Load Test
October 23, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Earlier this afternoon, we fired up the generator to do a load test.
Stay tuned for video of the test.
Additional UPS Capacity
September 15, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
A few weeks ago, we ordered additional flywheels for our UPS systems.
Flywheel UPSs
July 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
In late June, the UPSs were set into place, wired up, and installed.
Testing the Generator
June 9, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
Earlier this afternoon, a few technicians were onsite to power up the generator. Although this isn’t the first time the generator has been powered on (it was tested at the factory), it is the first time it’s been fired up onsite, with all the batteries and other bells and whistles installed.
Electrical Service
March 5, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
Over the past few days, we’ve been working to bring the electrical service for Data Cave online.
The 2 Megawatt Generator
December 22, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
After fielding a few questions about the generator last week, I thought it might be interesting to take a closer look at the power house.
Power Installation
December 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Friday was a busy day at Data Cave. In addition to the generator installation, the power company was onsite to install 2 2500kVA transformers and string cable onto existing power poles.
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