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"Ground Faults" In a Data Center Environment

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Relationships with Vendors & Contractors - Critical to your Operations!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chuck Cohen Nov 27, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

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Company name: Flir, Inc.

My company is best described as a:: Data Center Vendor

Company website: http://www.flir.com

Jobtitle/position: independent contractor

My role is best described as:: electronics/IT technician

I am:: Independent Data Center Consultant (not tied to a vendor), Considered a Subject Matter Expert (see areas of expertise)

Relevant qualifications & certifications (Please list certification authority + dates): IBM Guardium technical certification - IBM Inc. (in progress)
Associate Certification - Data Center University (in progress)
NICET Level II Certification - (in progress)
Northern Access Control Systems - Honeywell Inc. (2001)
Voice & Data Cabling - Global Knowledge (1999)
Networking Systems - Hewlett Packard Inc. (1998)

My main areas of expertise are:: Cables/Connectors/Wiring, Cooling Systems, Data Security, Disaster Management, Energy Management, Fire Protection/Suppression, Flooring, HVAC, Infrastructure Management, Networks, Physical Security, Power Generation/Distribution, Project management, Racks/Enclosures, Test/Measurement, UPS

More about me (How long have you been in the industry, expertise, career history, ambitions, website/blog, etc): Experience since 1998 with:
Data Center/Co-location management & administration
Central Station management & administration
Data Center/Central Station site planning - location & layout
Data Center infrastructure & security systems design
Electronics systems troubleshooting & repair
Cable-plant design, installation, testing, & repair (fiber & copper)
Server/Workstation hardware/software OS & App config & deploy
Project Management of server relocation & consolidation

Operations Manager - GSD Services/Security Communications Services Inc. (2005-2010)

Data Center Specialist - Interland Inc. (2002-2004)

Data Center Operations Manager - NetRail Inc. (1999-2001)

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Network Manager liked Chuck Cohen's discussion '"Ground Faults" In a Data Center Environment' Jul 7, 2011

"Ground Faults" In a Data Center Environment

I thought I would touch on this, because I have had to deal with this problem countless times, and not just with fire alarm system installations, but with other security, electrical, or data center infrastructure hardware/equipment. Even more interesting, troubleshooting and fixing them can be as simple as pie or as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack, depending upon the severity of the problem and the size of the system or cable-plant.In layman's terms, here are some electrical…See More

Discussion posted by Chuck Cohen Jul 7, 2011

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Chris Newnham replied to Chuck Cohen's discussion 'What do you think would be the worst thing that could happen in or to your data center?' in the group Physical Security

I wish i had the opportunity to see that centre, another issue is that in our congested country of the uk, locations are so hard to procure that purpose built locations are few and far between. I have seen the rolling curtains, we use them on car…

Feb 16, 2010

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Chuck Cohen replied to Alex Rabbetts's discussion 'Data Centre Manager - Who should it be?'

I wholeheartedly agree with all points you, Steve Langley, and David Cuthbertson have brought up. It is rare to find an individual who has both knowledge "and experience" in infrastructure engineering, facilities management, IT management,…

Nov 24, 2009

Relationships with Vendors & Contractors - Critical to your Operations!

Getting to know people at companies that you deal with is extremely important, from the contact and salespeople at electric, HVAC, security, and telecom (this one is very important) companies, all the way to your local law enforcement. Let's not leave out all those specific individuals that visit and work in your facility: electricians, HVAC, security techs & guards, and telco technicians.I emphasize telecom salesman and technicians, because in my experience they have been the hardest to…See More

Discussion posted by Chuck Cohen Nov 24, 2009

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Chuck Cohen added 2 discussions to the group Physial Security Nov 8, 2009

Chuck Cohen replied to Network Manager's discussion 'Introduce Yourself'

Hello, my name is Chuck, and I am also a workaholic (not by choice). I am a former Data Center Manager and Systems Specialist who is still actively researching and working with the industry, specializing in ways to upgrade and provide increased…

Nov 5, 2009