Data Center Infrastructure

Instor is an expert in data center infrastructure solutions. We got our start in the early 1980s, designing and manufacturing custom equipment racks to help mainframe data centers use floor space more efficiently. As IT demand grew, we used that experience to create similar solutions for companies migrating from mainframe to distributed computing environments.

Instor now provides IT and data center professionals with no-hype advice, fair prices, and the best customer service possible. We're reliable and accountable-key distinctions in supporting data centers from 10 servers to 1,000 or more.

Universal LC™ Fiber Cable

Total Cable Solutions

• Universal LC™ features adjustable pitch, incorporating the standard LC (6.25 pitch) as well as the mini LC (5.25 pitch) which is growing in demand. Universal LC™ measures 11.4 mm, making side-by-side mini SPF+transceivers possible.
• Reversible Polarity makes it compatible in standard LC & Mini LC ports.
• Rapid Release Latch™ is designed to allow technicians to use a simple “push/pull” method for removing the connector from a crowded panel. Adds, moves and changes are accomplished quickly and efficiently with minimal down time.
• High Density 2 mm Jacket -- typical fiber optical cables are jacketed separately with a width of 6 mm. The Universal LC™ is designed with both simplex fibers into one jacket while still terminating into a duplex LC or SC connector. The High Density jacket measures 2mm in width, a space savings of over 66%.
• Bend Insensitive Fiber prevents fiber breakdown and substantial power loss

SynapSoft 5.0 Wireless Environmental Monitoring

SynapSense

SynapSoft 5.0 is a wireless data center monitoring and energy management solution. It provides real-time visibility, enhanced monitoring, alerts, and air mixing metrics which lead to significant energy savings. Data center managers utilize this DOE award winning solution to assess current operating conditions, identify opportunities and quantify efficiency improvements. It is a tool for continuous data center power and cooling optimization. The solution consists of three basic components: the SynapSense wireless network, the console application, and a browser-based user interface. This system employs a non-intrusive, low-power wireless mesh network which does not require IP addresses for enhanced security.

Features

• LiveImaging™ maps & movies of real-time temp, humidity, pressure & dew point
• Efficiency metrics for continuous optimization of data center power and cooling
• Power, current and BTU energy metering
• Baseline assessment of before & after energy improvements
• Cooling capacity management: depicts real-time impact of DC changes
• Enhanced alerts via email for quick problem resolution
• Enhanced analysis and graphing for easy detection of trends and issues
• Worldwide DC visibility, including capability for remote DC’s & server closets
• Bi-directional SNMP and Modbus communication interfaces
• Enables data center operational assessment and optimization services
• Ease of installation & reconfigurability to support a dynamic data center

dcTrack

Raritan

dcTrack is a data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution providing powerful and intelligent tools for data center automation. dcTrack has been designed from the ground up by data center professionals to provide broad and deep visibility into the data center. It empowers data center managers to plan for growth and change by optimizing their current operations, assets and infrastructure.

dcTrack enables data center managers to maintain accurate views across the entire data center – from servers, blades, virtual servers and applications, to data networks, IP addressing space and cabling, to real-time views of power consumption and heat dissipation, to raised floor space and rack elevations.

High Density Airflow Panels

Triad

Triad's 65% high density airflow panels provide optimal data center hot spot cooling. These panels are built to provide 1500 to 3000 lbs. of concentrated load capacities, and are versatile enough to be adjusted with patent pending corner adapters, either vertically or horizontally, to flush mount to most raised floor systems. Integrated Dual Handles provide safe, balanced lifting and placement of panel without danger of trapping fingers or toes, and eliminate the need to search for suction cup lifters. Triad's Hi-Plume Stratification Fin provides increased upper server cooling, dropping upper/middle/lower server temperatures 5-15 degrees while lowering energy consumption in a matter of minutes per customer reports.

KoldLok

Upsite Technologies

KoldLok is a cost effective airflow and thermal management solution that seals raised floor cable openings. KoldLok raised floor grommets will optimize your current cooling infrastructure, mitigate equipment heat loads, and increase data center reliability. Instor can integrate KoldLok with other environmentally sensitive products to work towards a complete green solution for your data center. Learn more about our airflow containment data center products and airflow containment Resources.

Environmental monitoring devices

RLE Technologies

The Falcon monitoring system provides comprehensive equipment protection by monitoring critical operating parameters in the data center. It's very robust, and in our experience rivals NetBotz.

The Falcon series typically monitors analog dry contact or thermistor outputs from devices such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, gas detectors, smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, surveillance products, leak detection systems, power monitoring systems, UPSs, PDUs, generators, DC power plants, commercial power, HVAC units, ATSs, and TVSSs.

RLE's Seahawk Water Leak Detection Cable is smart preventive measure that can help ensure equipment uptime. In our experience, it's the best method of monitoring fluid leaks on your data center floor. When connected to a zone control panel, the SeaHawk cable senses the presence of a fluid and pinpoints its exact location on the cable route

Raptor integration and custom equipment provides hardware to replicate, route, and electrically isolate dry contact signals for simultaneous alarming and building management system notification. Standard and customized panels can meet each customer's unique alarm monitoring and annunciation needs.

ISO-Base Isolation Platforms

ISO-Base isolation platforms are in use in data centers and computer rooms for securing mainframes, LAN racks, electronics enclosures, and all types of critical equipment. It is an award-winning seismic mitigation system engineered to protect sensitive electronic components during seismic activity by decoupling away damaging shock and vibration. ISO-Base's unique design allows the platform to roll smoothly and evenly while accepting input ground accelerations from any direction. Using gravity as a restoring force, the bearing recenters itself as shaking intensity decreases.

Power Cords and Network Cables

Instor supplies all kinds of power cords and plugs, and network cables, including patch cables, power, fiber, and copper. We can deliver custom lengths, connectors and colors to your specifications quickly, without busting your budget. Contact us for great pricing and fast turnaround.