Does the rack product have properfeatures for conventional,convective cooling? Server manufacturers recommend a 64%perforation pattern on the front door for optimal airflow· Does the rack have inherent features thatcontribute to hot air recirculation? Racks as narrow as 24” have openings along the perimeter thatmust be sealed to separate hot and cold air paths. 42U can helpyou ensure that the racks you select are the best solution for your current andfuture capacity and security needs. When compared to a data center’scomplex mechanical, electrical, and technical systems, a server rack is low onthe totem pole of strategic commodities. They have a few SKUs with no customization.Now, a number of manufacturers offer “tool-less” rack features to simplifyinstallation. The rack footprint, of course, must beweighed alongside real estate policies and costs. Understandall rack features. Data center floor space isexpensive, and larger cabinets will consume more of it. While the cooling process doesn’tnecessarily start there, nowhere is it more important. The unit arrives at your site ready to use. But ultimaterail spacing depends on your equipment. In these cases, your manufacturer can saveyou time and money on integration. They are thedefinition of “physical” infrastructure—welded steel that serves as yourenterprise’s last line of physical security. But this perception is belied by a few simple facts. · Hardware: Are you connecting cabinets together? Bolting them to the floor?This hardware is traditionally sold separately from the rack and must bespecified by the user. Installthe maximum footprint possible.
Servers continually get smaller and more powerful. Rack PDUs, cable managers, shelves, Plastic Folding Basket Suppliers and other rack components(like side panels and roofs) can be installed without screwdrivers or smallhardware. Clarifypublished depth versus useable depth. These tool-less features are not ubiquitous,so please consult 42U for more information on participating manufacturers andproducts. IT professionals, whenconsidering a rack manufacturer and product, need to understand how thatproduct contributes to productive cooling. From off-the-shelf for tight deadlines to specializeddesign for project rollouts, 42U has the enclosure expertise for your datacenter project.Does the rack manufacturer have coolingproducts that scale? If, through a hardware refresh, a 4kW rack load becomes12kW, does your rack manufacturer have a supplementalcooling solution? Can you add capacity without a majoroverhaul?Does your rack manufacturer offer nextgeneration cooling technologies (In-Row, In-Rack, Liquid Cooling) forday-one high density loads? A recent study by Emerson states that future datacenters will be designed to support between 10-20kW per rack—far beyond thecapabilities of conventional cooling designsYour choice of manufacturer and product today can save youtime and heartache in the future. Server RackCoolingThe only ASHRAE temperature standard exists at theequipment inlet—the front door of the rack.
Finally, and most importantly, nocooling approach can exist without taking the server rack into account. Makeuse of “Tool-less'’features. If you areconsidering a new product, make use of spec sheets and engineering drawings tounderstand the differences. 42U’s sales engineers are server rack anddata center power/cooling experts. Forinstance: · Dimensions: Cabinet depth includes both the front and rear doors. Installing the maximum practical footprint, in terms of width anddepth, provides the most flexibility in the future for ever-changing hardwarerequirements. Each manufacturer’s solution is different. The42U Advantage42U treats your dataseriously. They will collaborate with you to determinewhich of the leading rack manufacturers’ enclosures will best secure your keyIT assets as well as address current and future capacity issues.com.Many data centers historically didn't putmuch more thought into their deployment of server racks beyond basic functionalityand the upfront costs of the rack itself. Blanking panels should beinstalled in all vacant rack spaces (RU). The following recommendationsspeak to these points.Other manufacturers have assemble-to-order programs, where they can turn anynumber of rack configurations quickly. We are aligned with the leadingserver rack and enclosure manufacturers and tailor solutions to address allrackmount requirements.
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