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Understanding Server Racks and Network Equipment: Sizes and Specifications

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Server racks and network cabinets play a crucial role in organizing and securing technical equipment in data centers and IT environments. Slimline servers can be as thin as 1U, while cases designed for full-size modern graphics cards might be 4U. Racks allow for efficient use of space without the need for shelving, making them an essential component in managing a large amount of equipment in a compact area.

Understanding Server Racks and Network Equipment

Data racks and network cabinets are designed with fixed front and adjustable rear 19-inch rails and are typically 390mm deep and grey in colour. These cabinets are supplied ready-assembled, enabling easy loading with network accessories. The height of networking equipment is usually specified in Rack Units, with a common width of 19 inches to accommodate various devices.

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Server racks can vary in depth, ranging from 0 to 50 inches, although 24 and 48-inch depths are most common. They are designed to house equipment such as routers, network switches, hubs, and servers. Their tool-free interior installation, maximum load capacity, and structured cable management make them versatile for use in corridors or data centres.

Network racks are ideal for mounting, organizing, and securing servers and other network equipment. They can accommodate a 19-inch server, switch, power distribution unit (PDU), or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). An 800mm rack provides additional room for cabling and airflow, essential for maintaining network operation and access. Patch panels, often used in radio and television, are also a common component in these setups.

Orion Acoustic Racks offer a cost-effective solution for housing noisy servers and IT equipment. The cable management is designed for 10-inch SOHO cabinets, differing from the standard 19-inch data cabinets. Whether for a distribution board or server racks in an edge colocation or hyperscale data centre, the new VX IT platform is suitable for modern IT requirements.