4 FAQs about Brazil Data Center Rack 1000mm Depth Installation Solution

What size rack should a data center have?

Taller racks, beyond the common 47U (2200 mm) are also becoming more popular as data centers with room to expand vertically take advantage of headroom. The depth of rack-mounted equipment is also increasing. For example, the greatest server depth requirements in the past resulted in a rack depth of 1200 mm.

Why should a data center rack be arranged in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle configuration?

Racks arranged in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle configuration enhance equipment performance and life. This is an industry best practice that arranges a data center with a cold aisle (two cabinet fronts facing each other) and a hot aisle for component exhaust (cabinet backs facing each other).

Are data center rack enclosures a commodity product?

At one time, data center rack enclosures and related equipment were considered commodity products –simply a platform to stack equipment, with more enclosures purchased as servers and rackmount equipment were added to the IT inventory.

How deep should a server rack be?

For example, the greatest server depth requirements in the past resulted in a rack depth of 1200 mm. The introduction of side-breathing equipment makes rack width a factor as well. Racks widths up to 1000 mm are becoming common to meet equipment manufacturers' specifications that call for clearances from 150 - 280 mm.

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