Packet Power Team

Demystifying the Packet Power LED data stream

Packet Power uses the local LED display on our newer meters to show more than just amps by phase. That's good, but it can get a little cryptic. Is "con" a good thing? If so, why don't you see it all the time? What does "no" mean? Why does Packet... Read More

Size Does Matter (When It Comes to Power Monitoring)

We are delighted to introduce the industry's first wireless 100 amp inline power meter! At 112 centimeters (44 inches) and 5.9 kilograms (13 pounds), the three-phase cable can monitor power used by the largest switches and SANs. Read More

Does Wireless Really Work in Data Centers?

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is: "Does your wireless technology really work?" This is generally followed by: "Is your wireless technology really secure?" The short answer to both questions is "yes." Here's why we are sure our... Read More

Shower or Bath? IP44 vs. IP67

Data center power connectors have several attributes. Maximum amperage and voltage are obvious, as is whether the conductor supports 3, 4 or 5 wires. You will also often see an "IP" designation, typically IP44 or IP67. Read on if you've ever... Read More

What Keeps You Up at Night?

Most people deploy data center monitoring to help spot problems before they become severe, but effectively monitoring a data center can be a challenge. We want to help make your job easier. So please tell us what keeps you up at night. Read More

Volta Data Centres Uses Power – To Power Growth

Volta Data Centres, located in central London, has developed two innovative ways to use power as a point of differentiation to its prospective clients. This helped increase occupancy by 250% in 2015. Read More

Volta Data Centres Nominated for DCS Awards

We are pleased to learn that Volta Data Centres, a London-based co-location services provider, has been nominated for two 2016 DCS awards. Read More

A Low-Cost Way to Monitor High-Value Circuits

There are many reasons to monitor power in data centers ranging from monitoring the state of critical equipment to calculating energy efficiency metrics such as PUE. So what do you do when the data you need isn't available because the switchgear,... Read More

Reader's Choice: Top 5 Blog Posts

Who can resist "top 5" lists? We can't. So we're sharing Packet Power's five most popular blog posts. Read More