Racks and Cabinets

Data Center Server Racks: Understanding the Basics

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 More

19" IT Server Rack Width May Be 'Standard,' but There Are Variables to Consider

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

Most data center equipment is 19 inches (482.66 mm) 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. … Read More

Server Rack Cable Management in Today's High-Density Data Centers

Server Rack Cable Management in Today’s High-Density Data Centers

Data center density continues to increase as companies seek to generate greater performance from their IT infrastructure. However, higher density means more network cables within each server rack, which can decrease cooling efficiency by impeding airflow. That’s one of several … Read More

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

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 — it’s … Read More