KVM Switches

Server racks and data cabinets have become the go-to solution for housing servers, storage devices, network routers, patch panels and a host of other associated devices including uninterruptible power supplies, power distribution units and environmental monitoring systems. The choice can seem daunting but it is a relatively easy process to size, select and buy the right rack or cabinet for your installation online. This guide covers some of the general areas to consider.

Many small businesses and especially those working from home, do not have a server room in which to house their server(s) and computer networking devices. Their IT systems are often run from a corner of their office, and this can lead to several issues including risks of accidental cable disconnection and trip hazards, security to prevent unauthorised access, noise pollution and heat generation.

Computer and small server rooms tend to only have one or two server racks to protect from power outages. For these installations, a rackmount UPS if often the preferred solution. There are some factors to consider when planning to install an uninterruptible power supply in a server rack which do not apply to a floor standing tower system.