Rack Cabinets |
| Rack Cabinets allow for the installation of Rackmount
Server's and Electronic Equipment. The Rackmount Cabinet's
must meet
Electronic
Industry Alliance (EIA) standards for mounting Rackmount Server's and
Electronic Equipment. This standard specifies that the opening of
the Rack Mount Cabinet will be 17.75" wide with a center to
center hole spacing of 18.3". The mounting holes in the Rack Cabinet
are spaced in groups of three with 0.5" - 0.625" - 0.625" - 0.5" increments.
This three group spacing is referred to as a Rack Unit which is 1.75".
The older style Rackmount Cabinets had a round hole. Typically
the holes were tapped with a 12-24 or 10-32 thread. Older IBM
Rack Mount Cabinets had round non-tapped holes and to be IBM
compatible numerous Rack Mount Cabinet Manufacturer's produced these
types of Rack Cabinets. The Rackmount Cabinets
today have a 0.25" square hole. This square hole allows for a tool-less
installation and is more versatile than just a tapped threaded hole.
The square hole accommodates the
Dell Rapid Rails which have
a square hook. The HP
Quick Rails which have a self locking cone, and the
IBM Bullet Pegs which use
a complicated spring mechanism for attachment. If a tapped hole is
required in the Rack Mount Cabinet then simple cage nuts can be
used to provide that means of attachment. |
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Rack Cabinets are available in sizes ranging from 18U to 42U.
The installation depth of these Rack Cabinets are adjustable from
6" to 30". The sides and doors are lockable and can be removed.
The doors are perforated to allow for optimal air flow. The current
standard for ventilation is a minimum of 63% perforated on both the front
and rear doors of the Rack Cabinet. If the Rack Cabinet
has a solid door then additional equipment must be installed in the rack
to provide adequate ventilation. The Fully Enclosed Rack Cabinet
provides the highest level of security for the equipment. Typically
the front and rear doors have a lock to prevent unauthorized access to the
equipment. The side panels of the Rack Mount Cabinet can be
easily removed in most models which allows access to cabling or power distribution
units which are sometimes installed in the Zero-U space in the sides of
Rack Cabinets. |
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Open Frame Rack Cabinets do not have doors or side panels.
Environments that require equipment to be secured will have to use other
means when using an Open Frame Rack Cabinet. The benefits of
using an Open Frame Rack Cabinet is largely economical.
The cost is typically less than half the cost of a Fully Enclosed Rack
Cabinet. This Rack Cabinet provides easy access to cabling
or Power Distribution Units. Optimal ventilation is achieved due to
unrestricted airflow too and from the servers and electronics. The
Rack Cabinet can be quickly assembled using only a 3/4" wrench.
The Rack Cabinet is available in numerous sizes or can be
manufactured to any reasonable size required. The Rack Cabinet
can be coupled or joined together without any additional coupling kits.
The cable management on an Open Frame Rack Cabinet is very simple.
A Cable Management Assembly is included that provides an innovative and
simple means of routing any type of cables. The optional LAN and Power
Assemblies provide the cleanest and most versatile cable management solution
available for any Rack Cabinet. |
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There are some circumstances when a full size Rack Mount Cabinet
is not required or physically will not fit in the space provided.
The Portable Rack Cabinet provides 12U of space that is completely
compatible with Dell, HP, and IBM servers and equipment. The
Portable Rackmount Cabinet is loaded with features that a full
size Rack Mount Cabinet has. The installation depth of the
Rack Cabinet is adjustable from 19" to 29" in 1" increments.
This allows for a variety of equipment to be easily installed. Cable
Management is provided on the back of the Rackmount Cabinet
as well as underneath the rack. This bottom Cable Management feature
is very innovative and provides a clean and neat appearance. The
Portable Rack Mount Cabinet was specifically designed to roll under
most desks and tables. The overall height of the Rackmount Cabinet
is only 25". Peripherals such as printers can be placed on top of
the Rack Cabinet for ease of use. Casters are a standard
feature of the Rackmount Cabinet and support up to 540lbs of servers
and equipment. |
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If there is a requirement to transport servers and equipment then the
Transport Rack Cabinet provides the ideal solution. The outer
shell of the Transport Rackmount Cabinet is manufactured by SKB Cases.
This outer shell is extremely tough and is unconditionally guaranteed forever.
There are no other manufacturer's that offer this type of warranty.
The internal frame of the Transport Rack Mount Cabinet is
suspended with eight HM-245 elastomeric shock isolators. The internal
frame is a rugged aluminum assembly built to withstand the loads of a transport
environment. The Transport Rack Cabinet provides a full 29"
of installation depth. The mounting surface has EIA standard square
holes that are compatible with tool-less rail kits from Dell, HP, and IBM.
The removable doors have stainless steel latches and are lockable.
The optional 4" casters can quickly be removed with the push of a button.
The Transport Rackmount Cabinet is available in two standard sizes:
6U and 8U. The Transport Rack Mount Cabinets can be
stacked on top of each other. |
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Relay Racks are the least expensive of the Rack Cabinets.
The Relay Racks only have two uprights to support the equipment
instead of four uprights that other Rackmount Cabinets have.
Relay Racks must be bolted down to the floor or have some type of
structural support. Servers and electronics can be installed in a
Centermount or a Flushmount configuration in the Relay Rack.
Most network and telephony equipment is designed to be installed in a
Relay Rack. The installation of servers however will require the
purchase of special Rackmount Installation Kits or Conversion Kits.
The cost of the structural support and additional Conversion Kits should
be considered when purchasing Relay Racks. The added cost can
make the use of Relay Racks more expensive than using Fully
Enclosed Rackmount Cabinets. Relay Racks provide optimal
ventilation due to unrestricted airflow too and from the servers and electronics.
The access to the equipment and cabling is easy using Relay Racks.
When purchasing Relay Racks an important feature to look for is the
manufacturing process. The higher quality Relay Racks are made
using an extrusion process. This means that the aluminum upright is
formed and not bent into shape. |
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When space is at a premium the Wallmount Rack Mount Cabinet provides
the solution. The Wallmount Rack Cabinet is available in two
different models and two different sizes. This versatile Rackmount
Cabinet can be installed vertically or horizontally. The Wallmount
Rack Mount Cabinet can be installed on any flat surface. Put
the Rack Cabinet on the back of a door or under a desk, wherever
the equipment needs to be placed. The Wallmount Rackmount Cabinet
is completely compatible with Dell, HP, and IBM servers and equipment.
The installation depth is adjustable from 10" to 30". Each Wallmount
Rack Mount Cabinet comes standard with a cover that protects the
equipment. The Secure Wallmount Rack Cabinet has a lockable
cover and the equipment is completely enclosed. Available sizes are
1U and 2U for the standard Wallmount Rackmount Cabinet and
2U for the Secure Wallmount Rack Mount Cabinet. |
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The Wallmount Brackets take a minimalist approach to rackmount installations.
There are three sizes available that provide EIA standard mounting for Dell,
HP, and IBM servers and equipment. Wallmount Brackets can be installed
on any flat surface. The servers and equipment can hang vertically
on a wall or door. The versatile Wallmount Brackets can be installed
in pairs to provide a rear attachment point for the equipment. This
allows the equipment to be installed horizontally under a desk or table.
Patch Panels, Network Switches and Routers, and Powerstrips can be installed
quickly and easily without purchasing Rack Cabinets. The installation
depth of the Wallmount Brackets range from 0" to as far apart as you can
install the rear Wallmount Bracket. Rackmount Shelves can be installed
with the Wallmount Brackets to provide installation of Non-Rackmountable
equipment where ever the equipment needs to be put. The Wallmount
Brackets support equipment ranging from 35lbs to 105lbs. |
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