Network Communications News (NCN) July 2016 | Page 34

ESSENTIAL SELECTION

The in cloud
Rittal and iNnovo Cloud GmbH have come together to
create a new and innovative turnkey cloud data centre in a
container concept. It was showcased at CeBIT 2016 exhibition
in Hannover and aims to show how companies can rapidly
establish new cloud based data centres.
The RiMatrix Balanced Cloud Center (RiMatrix BCC)
concept combines Rittal’s IT racks, containers, climate control
technology and power distribution with the complete cloud
infrastructure, including OpenStack cloud management
software supplied and installed by iNnovo Cloud.
Companies would use the components within the
RiMatrix BCC to model a huge range of options to meet
their needs, from an on-premises private cloud to virtual
private data centres, all using verifiably safe servers, storage
and network systems. Server and storage systems can be
operated in a way which is both standardised and cost
effective using services from the cloud, provided as IT as a
Service (ITaaS). Until now, planning and constructing a data
centre had been considered as being an entirely bespoke
process taking several years for companies to complete. But
with this new joint initiative, Rittal and iNnovo Cloud GmbH
have created an alternative in the RiMatrix BCC that could
offer a far faster solution. 


Customers would receive a turnkey cloud data
centre in ISO or non-ISO container format in which the
components such as racks, climate control and power
supply would be provided as pre-defined modules.
However, for the first time, the server, network, and
storage will be included with the delivery already preconfigured. Furthermore, the cloud management software
will be provided courtesy of the open source ‘OpenStack’
framework. The result is a standardised and completely
virtualised cloud data centre, equally suitable for standard
and highly demanding applications, such as high
performance computing (HPC) or Big Data purposes.
For further information visit: www.rittal.co.uk

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Slim fast
Draka, part of the Prysmian Group, has launched a small diameter Category 6a
patch cable. The cable’s reduced diameter gives it flexibility and saves space in high
density patching areas.
Called Slimflex, the 30AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper cable
occupies just 60 per cent of the space required by standard 24AWG patch cords,
which makes for easier system changes and additions. The cable’s smaller 4.5mm
diameter saves space in racks and cabinets when compared to standard 6mm
diameter patch cables.
Slimflex’s tighter bend radius also makes for easier cable routing and simplified
cable management. It can also improve airflow to help maintain equipment
performance and reliability.
The Slimflex patch cables have a white outer sheath and are available in lengths
of 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m to suit the majority of patch applications. The low
smoke zero halogen cables are flame retardant and comply with IEC 60332-1.
The cables are fitted with RJ-45 connectors which feature Draka’s unique tangle
free boot design and 1.27micron gold plated phosphor bronze plug pins to ensure
the best connection over multiple mating cycles.
Slimflex is suitable for a variety of applications including 10GBase-T Ethernet,
data centre input/output consolidation and server virtualisation, backbone
aggregation, high density greenfield network racks and brownfield cable managers
running out of space.
For further information visit: www.drakauk.com

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