NEC Standards vs. Data Center Best Practices: Derated Loads

NEC Standards vs. Data Center Best Practices: Derated Loads

If your business relies on maintaining a robust, safe network, it’s important to understand the similarities and differences between NEC standards vs. data center best practices. Derated loads are another aspect that any data center manager should be aware of, as this...
IEC vs. NEMA Power: What’s the Difference?

IEC vs. NEMA Power: What’s the Difference?

IEC (International Electro-Technical Commission) and NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) are two groups that set standards for various electronic technologies, especially in industrial settings and applications. While IEC and NEMA serve similar...
Preventing Downtime at Your Data Center

Preventing Downtime at Your Data Center

Running a business that relies on an efficient data center for both yourself and other companies demands a lot of responsibility. First and foremost, you must provide a network with fast operating speeds. To ensure network dependability, you can take certain actions...
NEMA PDU Whips: Naming Conventions Explained

NEMA PDU Whips: Naming Conventions Explained

If you’ve ever traveled to another country, chances are the first thing you noticed was the different outlets at your hotel. This observation is quite shocking for some tourists and raises many questions: “Why are outlets and plugs different internationally? Will they...
Color Coding Conventions for Power Whips

Color Coding Conventions for Power Whips

We’ve discussed the International Electrotechnical Commission and its importance within the industry. This commission helps classify different power cords by factors such as voltage, grounded/ungrounded wires, and plug shapes. However, one feature of power whips...