IT RACKS – WHAT PART DO THEY REALLY PLAY IN YOUR DATA CENTER?

Want to assess how a nation’s economy is performing? Data center infrastructure and equipment is a leading indicator because countries that have the right infrastructure in place are ready to face the future of digital commerce. What are the main criteria for data center operators to future-proof their data centers? Availability and security of applications rank at the very top of the list of key requirements for data center operation, and the people responsible for setting up IT infrastructures also find their choices driven by rising energy costs and increasing packing densities. Participate in any market-specific discussion, attend any industry event, or peruse any brochure on the subject, and it’s guaranteed that integrated DCIM software solutions, standardized data centers straight from the box, environment and power management, as well as cooling solutions geared toward more efficiency and higher packing densities will feature prominently. All these solutions have their place, and all play their part in helping operators get to where they want to be – but this journey all too often neglects one crucial element of IT infrastructure – the 19-inch cabinet – despite its crucial role in protecting sensitive electronics that process applications and data. The IT cabinet is much more than a sheet-metal box or a couple of welded steel rods. What are the relevant standards and other aspects that need to be considered? Below we explore some of the areas leading the cabinet selection process.

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