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Important Tips When Choosing a Wall Mount Rack Cabinet

Racks are the support framework for the IT equipment. They have to be flexible, adaptable, and modular. Avoiding mistakes such as running your power and cabling together will help you increase the efficiency of the framework.

 

Tip #1 Use Rack Enclosures to Adapt to Changing Demands

 

Rack enclosures help you reduce volume. Increasing servers or cables is future demand. Your rack enclosure should handle this easily.

 

Tip #2 Don't Confuse the Colors

 

Use a simple cable color such as Red for network printers and Green for server equipment.

 

Tip #3 Adhere to Rack Standards

 

Almost all IT equipment is 19 inches wide as set by the Electronics Industry Alliance. This standard also goes by the name of EIA-310-E.

 

Tip #4 Choose the Proper Type of Wall Mount Rack Cabinet

 

Wall-mount racks help save floor space. You might have an enclosed or an open-frame cabinet.

Tip #5 Ensure Proper Airflow for Cables

 

Use rack enclosures to improve the airflow. By keeping the size of the cables down, you have an increased space for the air.

 

Tip #6 Get Racks of the Proper Size

 

The height of the racks is 24U, 45U, or 48U which is the number of rack spaces available. Ensure the width is compliant to the EIA-310-E standard.

A little planning with your cabling will help you avoid an unnecessary mess later on. Plan for future growth and so that future deployment is easy. Keep the layout in the room simple and sensible.

 

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Uploaded on July 2, 2020