Racks and Cabinets

7 Network Rack Cable Management Tips to Reduce Cost, Headaches, and Risk

Busy network engineers may feel as if they lack the time for proper network rack cable management. However, a disorganized mess of patch cords and cables will only make maintenance more difficult and time-consuming in the long run. Improper cable … Read MoreRead More

Exploring Data Center ‘Rack and Stack’ and Rack Integration Services and Solutions

Agility is the name of the game in today’s data center. IT teams must respond rapidly to business demands for new applications and services and ensure adequate resources for growing numbers of users. … Read More

What to Put in a Server Rack: Essential Components, Parts, and More

Racks and cabinets are the basic building blocks of the IT environment. They provide support and security for a wide range of equipment and create an organized structure that streamlines maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting. Well-designed racks and cabinets also enhance … Read MoreRead More

How to Cool a Small Server Room, Network Closet, or Edge Data Center

Much has been written about the cooling requirements of large-scale data centers. As data center density has increased, so has the heat load. Powerful computer room air conditioning (CRAC) systems must be supplemented with aisle containment, raised floor cooling, and … Read MoreRead More

Data Center Performance Metrics: Understanding the KPIs

Data centers play a mission-critical role in the enterprise IT environment. For organizations in the co-location, hosting, or related business, data centers are central to their revenue model. Whatever category a data center falls into, top performance is the goal. … Read MoreRead More

Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing: Exploring Their Relationship

When cloud computing first emerged, there seemed to be no end of definitions for the term. Did it mean on-demand computing? Software-as-a-Service? Internet services generally? Years later, many people still lack a firm understanding of what cloud computing is. … Read More

Exploring Server Rack Sizes and Dimensions: Depth, Width, and Height

Server racks come in “standard” sizes to enable a consistent layout in the data center. The dimensions of IT equipment, on the other hand, can vary substantially. Although many manufacturers offer compact rackmount servers, more powerful systems may be too … Read MoreRead More

Server Rack Buying Guide: How To Choose the Right Rack or Cabinet

Server racks and cabinets are fundamental parts of IT infrastructure. Think of them as the backbone of IT operations. Whether in an enterprise data center or a small server room, they house the technology most critical to keeping business running … Read MoreRead More

Exploring the Differences Between 2-Post and 4-Post Racks

2 and 4-post racks are essential IT infrastructure components and have been for many years. Generally used for enterprise network applications, they can be found in IT closets, MDFs, and IDFs of businesses across the globe.  … Read More

What Is Static vs. Dynamic Load Capacity? Exploring Server Rack Weight Considerations

As demand for IT resources continues to skyrocket, organizations are packing more processing power into their existing data center facilities. According to the Uptime Institute, the average density of data center racks increased from 5.6kW in 2017 to 8.4kW in … Read MoreRead More