Scripps taps Chatsworth for data centre upgrade


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Michelle Clancy

| 26 November 2015




Scripps Networks Interactive has tapped Chatsworth Products' (CPI) offerings to upgrade its data centres.



Scripps Networks, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, develops content for its television, Internet and magazine outlets in the United States and across the globe. The company's media brands include HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country, Fine Living Network and Asian Food Channel.

Scripps Networks faced two major data centre challenges — simplifying its fibre network and supporting up to 30kW per cabinet without creating hot spots. Additionally, the company needed a solution that would fit into its existing space.

To address these concerns, CPI provided intermediate distribution frames, two-post standard racks and Evolution cable management for Scripps Networks' closets. 24 fibre cables ran from each cabinet to the cross-connect to manage patching.

In addition to the fibre network solution, Scripps Networks implemented CPI Passive Cooling solutions, which featured F-Series TeraFrame cabinet systems with vertical exhaust ducts, and Evolution cable management and accessories. This solution helped to isolate and redirect hot air in the data centre, ultimately resulting in superior equipment cooling performance, zero hot spots and reduced costs.

Scripps Networks put its brands like HGTV, Travel Channel and Food Network on the sides of the cabinets.