Historically, data center managers have been concerned with a few key specs and features when choosing server racks and cabinets. These include static and dynamic (rolling) load capacities, cable and thermal management features, shelving options, security, ease of access, and … Read More
Racks and Cabinets
What Is a NEMA Rating, and What Are NEMA Enclosures?
In many organizations, the IT environment is distributed across multiple data centers, branch locations, and edge computing sites. IT equipment may be installed in classrooms, retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and industrial sites to enable low-latency access to applications and … Read 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 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. There are a number … 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 5.6 kW in 2017 to 8.4 … Read More
Types of Mobile App Testing and Why Test on Real Devices
Nobody wants to release a problematic app to customers. It increases the time to remediate issues, limits the app’s profitability, and impacts the customer experience. Ensuring that the app functions properly on all platforms requires thorough testing, and there’s simply … Read More
What Is an IP Rating, and How Does IP Rating Work?
Edge computing allows organizations to minimize the latency caused by transferring data to and from remote data centers. It improves the performance of applications and services from the user’s perspective and enables faster processing of data collected by Internet of … Read More
4 Best Practices for Network Rack Organization
Effective management of the IT infrastructure starts with well-organized server and network racks. When IT equipment is installed haphazardly, administrators waste valuable time tracing problems and accessing resources. Poor cable management restricts airflow and further complicates troubleshooting and maintenance. How … Read More
4 Ways to Upgrade the Server Room to Meet Today’s Demands
Organizations of all sizes are modernizing their IT environments with more advanced servers, storage, and networking gear. The latest IT equipment has the performance to support increasingly complex workloads and growing numbers of users and devices. In their rush to … Read More
How to Prevent Your Network Switch from Overheating
Hot air rises. When air heats up, it expands and becomes less dense, floating on top of the colder, denser air below. It’s a basic fact of science that explains why hot air balloons can lift high into the sky … Read More