Computer Room Design Corporation

The Benefits of Access Flooring

2012-02-08T07:19:00.001-08:00

Access flooring is a highly beneficial system that uses simpler methods to integrate complex technology in a work environment. It is a significant system made of noise-reducing building materials that function as an energy-saving heating and cooling unit. Access flooring includes an elevated platform that has computer cables running beneath it. An access floor makes it simple to increase or switch cables, provide beneficial air-exchange system and offer many energy-efficient heating, cooling and ventilation options.

The Technology Surrounding Access Floors

Many companies have to figure out where to place their cables. Cables can be burdensome items in less-modern buildings. Without a designated space, building technicians will have to take up the expensive task of running cables through the ceiling that are not easily accessible. It is much easier to stream cables under an elevated floor that has easily detachable tiles. Access flooring allows for the quick, easy alteration and rewiring of a system.

Ergonomic Effect

Access flooring decreases the noise amounts on floors and between different levels. The access floor will absorb certain sounds and vibrations. These floors are safer and simpler to use when changing cables and equipment because they significantly decrease body strain and eliminate the dangers of stepladders.

Heating and Cooling

Access flooring may be more effective than a typical heating and cooling system because it sends heated air through the ductwork so the cool air can be aired out from the floor below. Also, changing the ductwork is more affordable when it is kept under an access floor because it is easy to rearrange the vents if needed unlike regular fixed ductwork.

Elevated access floors are modern, clean and orderly areas that permit sub-floor power cabling which is vital for the operations of professional facilities. The design of an access floor typically uses interchangeable tiles that allow for considerable flexibility and variability. A building manager who does not want a heap of jumbled cords and power lines can use access flooring to make their data center appear more professional and effective.

The Importance of Data Center Design

2012-02-07T07:46:00.001-08:00

Do you know how much energy a data center uses? IT and Communication Technologies roughly account for 2% of all global carbon emissions. Of that, 14% of those emissions are produced by data centers. Unfortunately, this does not tell the whole story. Data centers are exponentially using energy.

As more strain is put on IT and data centers, the emissions from data centers will only get bigger. It's expected by 2020, the total global carbon emissions from data centers will double. Unfortunately, many buildings and businesses do not see the problem with this and only see data centers as another part of the building. This line of thinking could be dangerous down the road.

According to one NASDAQ article, those businesses that do succeed are the ones that will adopt good responsible data center design. This means incorporating the latest technologies and products that efficiently use energy. It is estimated that over ten years, a highly efficient data center can save a business $70 million and double its IT capabilities.

If you are looking to make your business more profitable and upgrade your data center to handle all of the demands put on it, we can help. Computer Room Design will go over your concerns, requirements, and facilities and help determine the perfect data center design for your business. Contact us today for more information.

The Convenience and Importance of Raised Access Flooring

2012-02-02T14:14:00.001-08:00

Raised access flooring is a durable form of flooring designed to last up to 100 years. At Computer Room Design Corporation, we work in partnership with Pati Access Floors to create attractive and practical flooring solutions for homes and businesses alike. Raised access flooring is one of the most expensive on the market, but we continually refine our manufacturing process. The result is a quality product the average consumer can afford.

Pati Floors creates raised access flooring in panels using laminate, glue, cement, steel and paint. Before the flooring is made available to customers, the edges are evenly trimmed, so they will stay firmly in place. At Computer Room Design Corporation, we are an authorized dealer of Pati Floors designs. Our prices are very competitive and we are rarely undersold. Besides the opportunity to save money and obtain the most durable flooring product on the market today, we provide customers with same day shipping from Cleveland. When you see a flooring design on our website, we guarantee that it is in stock and will be on its way to you by the end of the day or by Monday morning if you place your order on a weekend.

We have been providing raised access floors to people in 50 states and 20 foreign countries since 1999. We are a leader in environmental concern, having gone green by adding used flooring and other refurbished equipment to our list of available products.

Need Raised Access Flooring? We Always Have Some in Stock

2012-01-03T05:07:00.000-08:00

When you build up a strong reputation you notice that people expect you to live up to it. This is certainly the case with our raised access flooring and we wouldn't have it any other way. Since 1984, our business has sold or installed millions of square feet of access flooring for our customers. Whether for businesses or schools, people connect our business with quality access floors.

With so much demand, we make sure that we have more than 100,000 sq. ft. of access flooring in stock at any time. It's the only way to guarantee that each one of our customers receives the same quality of service. Now that you know that we always have it, you may be wondering why access flooring is the right choice for your needs. While there are many benefits the two main ones are listed below:

Aesthetically Appealing – Most of our raised access flooring will eventually be placed in a work environment. Whether it becomes the flooring for a bank or an exhibition tradeshow show room, you want people to feel welcome when they walk in. An ugly floor could really put a dent in the number of people who want to do business with you. All of our access flooring can be matched to your design vision for a look you and your customers are sure to love.

Increased Flexibility - The main reason anyone chooses raised access flooring instead of normal flooring is flexibility. Your company office building, school, museum, computer room, or any other building where space is at a premium can maximize the productivity of any room, with our access flooring. Power, data and telecommunications call all be stored underneath our access flooring to make your workplace more flexible.

What Do Users Want out of UPSs?

2011-12-30T12:39:00.000-08:00

Anyone who runs a data center will tell you how crucial it is to have an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) behind every system to keep things running smoothly. But what is it that users require from their UPS more than anything else?

It was only about ten years ago that the units were looked upon as basic and innately hideous components of plant room equipment that were basically a necessary evil. Not so in today's world. The role of the uninterrupted power supply has consistently developed in line with the rapid advances in computer hardware. They are now invaluable resources when it comes to keeping mission critical applications online at all times. The shift in focus has made them a standby in data centers, and they are now cheaper, more reliable, flexible and efficient.

Most IT professionals will cite a moment when their UPS systems were relied upon to safeguard vital equipment during a power outage with the last year, so it's clear that data centers cannot survive without them. The growth burst that data centers have enjoyed has fueled the evolution of our UPS systems and will continue to do so in the years ahead when they become an even more vital part of the data center equation.

The continually skyrocketing price of oil and its direct effect on energy costs is another serious reason for data center operators to fret, but they're keeping their systems running by using efficient uninterrupted power supplies. Those rising costs paired with 'green' legislation makes energy saving a priority for all businesses. Many organizations now have carbon footprint reduction policies in place, and energy-saving UPSs are often incorporated into their programs.

CRD incorporates modern needs such as the energy strain into the design process of our uninterrupted power supplies. Give us a chance and you'll enjoy the increased efficiency that our units afford our customers.

How To Budget For Your Data Center Design

2011-12-28T08:23:00.000-08:00

A data center design is the ultimate way to get the networking and data storage your business needs to expand and handle the current level of data that you process on a daily basis. It’s best to work with a company that has wide knowledge of data centers so that you get the most cost effective solution to your data center. This way you spend only what you need to spend so that you can maintain a relatively low budget for the process.

When you’re trying to budget for a data center design you need to get quotes from a few different companies so that you can determine who has the best design and the best prices for the various hardware components that will be installed in your server room. One company may charge a tremendous amount of money simply because they aren’t using virtual networks or anything like that to assist in keeping your costs down. Anyone who has knowledge of servers and is working with your design should be helping to you to optimize your center as much as possible.

You need to find out what the data center design includes so that you can find out what the possibility of you needing to upgrade in the near future will be. Learning how to budget your data center can be time consuming. You don’t want to take the cheapest solution and then upgrade in six months. It’s best to have your system built to accommodate any growth that you anticipate within the next year or two. This would allow you to save money and get a great design in the process.

If you work with a company that uses refurbished systems and equipment, it can also help you lower your budget for your data center design so that you’re not buying everything brand new. All of these various components will add to your price, so ask questions and make sure the company you hire has your best interests in mind when they make recommendations.

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