It is common for management in a smaller company to OK new servers and somehow forget they need to go somewhere. We get frantic calls daily from customers saying they need a rackmount server or cabinet for their new hardware.
This is where things can get a bit dicey. Blade servers are more commonly used these days and they are about 29-42 inches deep. They can be very noisy and hot. One Network Manager said he thought he was sitting on the wing of a propeller driven plane it was so loud!
A special design for ventilation is required for blade servers as they blow air out at their backs. The server cabinet should have front and back holes. So that you can still see the servers while you lock the cabinet doors. A fan may also be helpful if your room still has extra space for it.
Most servers these days use a mounted braket with a flange to fit on a hole on the rack. It is important that you get a cabinet with the said rackrail.
There are other types of server racks referred to as 4-post server racks. They basically are frames with 2 sets of vertical rails that adjusts in depth. Some of the better 4-post racks can adjust from 26-42 inches deep. It's the best low cost way to start your hardware.
The following are things to consider when choosing a low cost server:
Depth of hardware including depth of cables attached
An open cabinet or a cabinet that can be closed
Is noise a concern for the location
Air source
Do you need blank panels to help direct airflow
Will you have special cabling applications
The type of powerstrip and PDU it requires
What is the ambient temperature for location
Do you need any temperature or humidity sensors
Will you use a KVM,keyboard, or monitor
As you can see, there are a lot of considerations to choosing the best server rack for your applications. The above consideartion can be accomodated with a quality rack. That being said, one of the biggest mistakes is buying a server rack cabinet that is not deep enough.
ISC has a large selection of computer racks, rackmount powerstrip and rackmount accessories. Their online catalog contains detailed descriptions.
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