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It’s very important to know what to look for when selecting a server rack frame for your
computer hardware. It must be the proper fit for both your equipment and your environment.
Incongruous enclosures pose dangerous risks to your equipment, your data and your business.
To ensure you choose the right server racks, Gaw Technology has composed seven crucial
considerations to keep in mind:
Quantity Of Units
Rack units, like cabinets and shelves, cannot be added once a server rack has been
fabricated, so knowing the quantity of rack units you need before you purchase is absolutely
key. Also, keep future expansion in mind.
Internal Dimensions
Rack unit size depends on how you want to mount the racks
and the equipment that will be housed in the server racks. If
additional rack mounted systems and server rack accessories
are needed, such as environmental monitoring, battery backup
and/or remote power management, you may require extra front
and rear cabinet space. This will ensure these extra accessories
can be mounted comfortably, both vertically and horizontally.
Use internal dimensions as a guide to assess the size and
amount of equipment you can house in the enclosure.
• Internal height: Measure from the highest point of any side
rail to the bottom of the framework.
• Internal depth: Measure from the insides of both front and
rear doors.
• Internal width: Measure from one side panel to the other.
You may request additional space to be furnished during
manufacturing to allow for side, rear and front-mounted
equipment. This supplemental compartment space is always
a good idea because it provides room for ventilation systems,
power cords and cable management mechanisms.
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