The Planet Opens Dallas Data Center Expansion
Features Energy-Efficient Design, Accommodates Up to 10,000 Servers
HOUSTON (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) November 24, 2008 --
The Planet, the global leader in IT
hosting, today announced the opening of the latest addition to its
Dallas D6 data center. The new phase adds 12,000 square feet to the
company’s operations, bringing The Planet’s total data center footprint
to 167,000 square feet.
With an enhanced design that completely separates hold and cold air, the
company estimates the data center’s “coefficient of efficiency” will be
approximately 1.5, which is below the 1.6 “ideal” ranking. The
coefficient of efficiency is an EPA- and Uptime Institute-recognized
measurement of the total power necessary to operate a data center
divided by its critical power, which is the energy required to operate
its servers.
“We continue to experience solid customer demand, so this new space
enables us to accommodate our growth,” said The Planet’s Vice President
of Facilities Jeff Lowenberg. “Additionally, operating our data centers
at peak performance is important to both our company and our customers,
especially as we prepare for our future.”
To further extend its energy efficiency, the new data center floor
extends the plenums of the computer-room air conditioning (CRAC) units
through the ceiling, using that space as a return air path. The Planet
is using CPI (Chatsworth Products Inc.)-ducted exhaust cabinets in the
new phase, taking steps beyond traditional “hot aisle-cold aisle” setups
to completely isolate the hot and cold air in the data center.
The company operates six world-class data centers, with four in Dallas
and two in Houston.
About The Planet
The Planet is the leading provider of On Demand IT Infrastructure
solutions, hosting
more than 25,000 small- and medium-size businesses and 13.3 million Web
sites worldwide. The Planet Alpha division provides the widest array of
self-managed dedicated
servers and advanced services backed by 24x7x365 support. The Planet
Northstar Managed Hosting division combines a proactive methodology and
seasoned IT experts to deliver a fully managed
hosting solution. With the best choice of servers, software tools
and world-class support, backed by state-of-the-art facilities and an
enterprise-class network, The Planet turns IT into a powerful
competitive advantage that enables customers to grow their businesses.
For additional information, visit www.theplanet.com.
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