Racks and Cabinets

When designing a data center, the first step is to choose the right type of rack for your particular use case. Next, you need to ensure that the rack or cabinet has the right dimensions to support your equipment and … Read More … Read More

Grounding plays an essential role in data center availability. Data centers are increasingly power-dense, and power surges are a common problem. Even miles away, a lightning strike can generate a surge that can travel through cabling and damage IT equipment. … Read More … Read More

Server racks and cabinets have their own terminology and follow standards that may seem arbitrary at first. But a look under the hood can help you understand how these terms and standards developed. … Read More

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

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 More … Read More

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 More … Read More

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 More … Read More