Data Center

PDU vs. Power Strip vs. UPS: Understanding Power Distribution Units

When installing servers, storage arrays, network switches, and other gear, you need a reliable source of electricity. Power distribution units (PDUs), power strips, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) can all be used in the data center to perform this function. … Read MoreRead More

Differences Between Network, Server, and Data Racks and Cabinets

Server racks and cabinets, network racks and cabinets, data racks and cabinets, and more. There’s an array of hardware to choose from when building out the data center infrastructure and varying nomenclature that is often used interchangeably. … Read More

Custom Server Rack Enclosures Optimize TCO in the Data Center

Server racks and cabinets play a critical role in the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the data center environment. The right rack will be easy to install, move and reconfigure, will simplify cabling and power distribution unit (PDU) management, … Read MoreRead More

Data Center Server Racks: Understanding the Basics

Server racks are much more than just support for IT equipment. They help to create a consistent and manageable IT environment that allows for greater operational efficiency. They also facilitate power distribution, airflow management, cabling management, and other critical functions … Read MoreRead More

19″ IT Server Rack Width May Be ‘Standard,’ but There Are Variables to Consider

Most data center equipment is 19 inches (482.66mm) wide, including the “ears” that allow for mounting inside a server rack. Although there are some variations, this standard provides consistency in the data center infrastructure design and greater operational efficiency. The … Read MoreRead More

The Right Server Rack Rails Aid in the Proper Installation of IT Infrastructure Equipment

Racks and cabinets are designed to protect and secure IT equipment within the data center environment. Their effectiveness depends upon the proper installation of the equipment within the enclosure. Most servers are designed to be mounted on rails Ñ it’s … Read MoreRead More