Obviously, since data centers house a large amount of computers, among of the most important features of the facilities are the racks. It’s helpful to have a working knowledge of a datacenter rack, if for no other reason than to help you choose the optimal data center for your IT needs. It may seem like an exhaustively boring and technical subject, but this knowledge may turn out to be useful when trying to find a data center for your needs, or even to build one for yourself.
The standard size for a datacenter rack is 19 inches, or 48.26 centimeters (A datacenter rack that measures 23 inches, or 58 centimeters, is also used but is less common). This measures the aperture at the front, which is usually surrounded by ears or edges that allows equipment to be fastened to the rack frame with screws. The height of a datacentre rack is measured in rack units, each of which measures 1.75 inches.
Interestingly enough, the datacentre rack started its life as a mounting system for the signaling relays used by railroad companies; for this reason, at times, they are still denominated relay racks. 19 inches has become the standard size for a large spectrum of professional disciplines, including audio editing, entertainment and, of course, IT. On our website, you can find a variety of ideas on uses for the rack, and can even get a free quote on it!
There are many advantages for using our datacenter rack. You save up 40% from BT prices. Our services are more reliable and well appreciated by our over 800,000 satisfied customers. You can also benefit from our single and multiple servers, cages and whole racks. If you’d like to receive more information on how to most effectively use the data rack, feel free to visit our website today! Or you can submit your questions and/or concerns via our contact form.
