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DATA CENTRES

New shutter cam latch from Southco designed to prevent accidental opening

Southco has expanded its E5 Cam Latch series with a new latch designed to prevent accidental opening . The drop bushing feature of the E5 Shutter Cam Latch adds additional security by preventing the cam from rotating open in high vibration applications .
The latch is designed with a spring loaded bushing that covers the driver recess . To actuate the latch , the bushing must be manually depressed . In the event that the latch is not entirely closed , the bushing remains in the depressed position , providing a visual indication that the latch is unsecured . The E5 ’ s bushing is designed with a longer travel distance . With its flush , low profile design , the E5 Shutter Cam Latch provides a clean appearance , minimising dust and debris collection that may affect operation . The latch also meets NEMA 4 and IP65 standards for water and dust protection , as well as EN61373 , the shock and vibration standard for railway applications .
Southco ’ s line of E5 Cam Latches also feature a variety of grip lengths and are available in numerous head style options . For further information visit : www . southco . com

R & M upgrades R & MinteliPhy system for Netscale

R & M is introducing its new R & MinteliPhy system for Netscale . The next generation of automated infrastructure management ( AIM ) for the world ’ s highest density fibre solutions now runs in continuous self-testing mode to automate system health checks . Netscale combined with R & MinteliPhy ensures up to date key information is always available , supporting infrastructure managers ’ decision making and helping avoid risks .
By combining next generation cable management and patch cord design with automated connectivity tracking , Netscale Solutions delivers ultra high density , making it possible for example to support a SAN director in just two 1U housings . Software defined network ( SDN ) architectures can be planned more sensibly .
Troubleshooting or making decisions regarding infrastructural changes based on incorrect , out of date or unreliable documentation is like walking a tightrope without a safety net . An AIM system is needed to automatically detect when cords are inserted or removed and document cabling infrastructure and connected equipment .
R & MinteliPhy automates tracking of network cabling , ensuring data integrity of the documentation . Netscale can be configured with integrated AIM functionality , allowing customers to gradually extend the features and functionality of their investment whilst managing costs . For further information visit : www . rdm . com

New Cloudian object storage appliance

Cloudian has announced its HyperStore 4000 appliance , a high density storage platform that meets the demands of explosive data growth and limited data centre space with the performance of an onpremises solution .
The HyperStore 4000 is designed for customers in data intensive markets such as life sciences , healthcare and entertainment where storage demands double every year , straining the limits of modern data centres . These environments require enormous amounts of object based storage that provides seamless scalability and limitless growth for data types such as media files , research information or back up / archive data . The HyperStore 4000 manages these massive unstructured data sets for about half a cent per GB per month , a cost level more commonly associated with cloud storage .
With 700TB in a 7in high , 4U enclosure , the HyperStore 4000 reduces storage costs by 40 per cent versus previous Cloudian solutions . Data availability is enhanced by the resilient architecture that includes two separate compute nodes per chassis , delivering 99.999999 per cent data durability from a threeappliance cluster . The HyperStore 4000 also includes built-in hybrid cloud tiering that enables customers to optimise their storage model with a combination of on-premises Cloudian storage and public cloud storage . For further information visit : www . cloudian . com
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