Finding the right storage solutions for your infrastructure cabling and hardware is about more than cost effectiveness. You need to look at the bigger picture, considering the role cabinets and racks will play as part of your cabling infrastructure and whether they will enable you to maximize the performance of the hardware inside.
As a network systems integrator, Activo provides cabinets and racks that help you solve organizational challenges while addressing power and cooling needs. We offer a variety of solutions including enclosures, doors (two and four-post), and more from manufacturers like RF Mote and Chatsworth. For you, this translates to three things—reducing ongoing maintenance and run costs, protecting the investment you made in your infrastructure, and increasing the reliability of the network your organization depends on.
In infrastructure cabling environments, the two primary kinds are:
Size
The right rack or cabinet needs to accurately fit according to the dimensions of your equipment. Keep in mind that although width and depth are usually measured in standard units, it’s not uncommon for the height to be calculated in “rack units” (U), defined as 1.75in.
Flexibility
Ultimately, you need to be able to use your server racks and cabinets easily. There should be some useable space left after everything is in so you can access the components you need, and some racks and cabinets even come with wheels if mobility is important for you.
Strength
Your server rack or cabinet needs to be able to support all of the devices and components within it including cables, switches, and mounts.
Cooling
With cooling costs on the rise, it’s important to look for racks and cabinets that help mitigate those expenses and contribute to cooling with features like airflow management.
Security
If this is a concern for you, you will likely need to choose enclosed cabinets that feature side panels and doors.
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