Server Racks

From ventilation needs and seismic ratings to cable management and rack mount spacing, there's a lot to learn about server racks and enclosures. Our collection of server rack-related articles is here to provide information that will help you decide which type of rack or enclosure is right for your server room, how to properly rack mount computer equipment, and why it's so important to keep patch cords organized.

• Seismic Enclosures
• 10 Tips for Rack System Installation
• Details to Remember When Ordering a Cabinet
• Open Racks versus Cabinets
• 5 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Rack System
• What I Need to Know About Racks
• Thermal Management Best Practices - How to Calculate Ventilation Required to Provide an Interior Rack Temperature of 85°F
• Racks & Enclosures Features & Benefits by Middle Atlantic
• Cable Management by Middle Atlantic
• Integrating Electronic Equipment and Power Into Rack Enclosures

• Optimize Your Space with the Great Lakes WE Server Side Wall Mount
• Cooling Off with Thermal Enclosures
• Smart and Easy Rack Cable Management with Neat Patch
• Comparing NEMA and IP Enclosure Ratings
• Standard Sheet Metal Gauges
• How to Fireproof Your Server Room
• The Do-it-Yourselfer's Guide to Setting Up a Server Room on a Budget
• How to Prepare for Your Rack System Installation
• The Top 5 Best Practices for Data Center Personnel
• NEMA Ratings: What They Mean, and Why They Matter