A Free Guide to Data Center Racks

Data center racks are often taken for granted yet critically essential components of a data center infrastructure that require careful planning. Choosing appropriate racks for a data center requires assessing many key considerations, including open-frame or closed-frame design, mechanical characteristics like width and depth, power distribution methods, load balancing, thermal management, cable management, and security and access control. DCIM tools can make rack design and management much easier, helping with layout planning, capacity planning, monitoring, maintenance, and more.

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