The Basics of Selecting a Rack System

When it comes to organizing and setting up equipment in a computer room or data center, it is important to make the best use of the space available. For this reason, open frame server racks are a great solution to help stay organized in a cost-effective manner. Rack systems also provide:

• A viable solution for many data center deployments, and address a variety of applications, from supporting active equipment, to providing a  straightforward cable patching platform.
• Straightforward access to the equipment or cabling sections—without walls or side panels, the hardware is accessible from all angles, even after the installation of the cabling and active equipment.
• Unrestricted airflow to equipment.
• Easy access which can reduce maintenance time and costs of future changes.
• Load ratings up to 1500 lb (680.4 kg) for two-post racks, and up to 2200 lb (1000 kg) for four-post racks.

In essence, open frame racks are cost effective, easily accessible and durable, which makes them a smart option for telecom equipment, servers or networking with a relative low power load where cooling requirements are not a key cause for concern.  With those benefits in mind, once you’ve determined if a rack system makes the most sense for your application, it’s time to make the right selection. Strength, stability and durability are all key factors, as is the ability to keep equipment safe and secure.

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