The Vital Importance of Diverse Power Entries in Data Centers
Diverse power entries refer to providing multiple, independent electrical power sources to a data center. Rather than relying solely on a single power feed, this setup involves multiple entry points from distinct utility sources or grids. This redundancy acts as …
How does Power Over Ethernet (POE) work?
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology allows electrical power and data to be transmitted together over standard Ethernet cables, typically Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 cables. It eliminates the need for separate power cables, simplifying installations and providing power to devices like …
Packets Down Range #29:Google,Blu Broadband, L4S
Christmas is rapidly approaching. I hope this edition finds you well and as stress-free as you can be for the holidays. In the networking world, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is fairly laid back. Data Centers scale down …
Categories to tags
Over the next several weeks, I will convert some categories to Tags. I am doing this to streamline finding relevant content on this blog as well as my ability to quickly post items.
Celebrating a Merry ISP Network Christmas: Spreading Connectivity Cheer!
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and amidst the joyous festivities, let’s take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes of our connected world—the ISPs (Internet Service Providers) who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our digital sleighs flying …
Networking Basics: What is a subnet mask?
In simple terms, a subnet mask is a 32-bit numeric address that delineates the network portion of an IP address from the host portion. It works in conjunction with IP addresses to divide a large network into smaller, more manageable …
Understanding BGP Looking Glass Servers
Amidst this complex network ecosystem, BGP Looking Glass servers stand as invaluable tools offering transparency and insight into the world of routing. They are used to troubleshoot and visualize how networks view routes. BGP Looking Glass servers are essentially web-based …
Alta Labs Poe Switch first look on j2Sw.com
My test switch form Alta labs has arrived. More posts coming soon. I am so excited I had to snap quick photo of it
Keeping It Cool: Exploring Innovative Data Center Cooling Methods
Managing the heat generated by servers and equipment is crucial for ensuring these centers operate at peak efficiency while maintaining reliability. Below are four methods used to cool. For many of you, this is old news. 1. Traditional Air Cooling …
A New website visits and page views record for j2sw.com
Thank you to all the folks who pay attention to my content. It’s numbers like this that motivate me to do bigger and better. I only ask you to consider being a Patreon supporter for $1 a month. It’s not …