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Given the stringent constraints on network cabinet operations and maintenance requirements, implementing proper organizational planning for related equipment during data center operations is critical to the efficient operation and ongoing maintenance of enterprise data centers. The organizational equipment that data center operations managers can add to a network cabinet includes open-air server racks (open-air rack, two- or four-post models), accessory racks, cabinets to house cable equipment, torsion-resistant power cord fasteners (strain relief bars), and cable management options to organize and manage airflow. Equipment racks with a two-post open frame design are most common in network enclosures, but for deeper and heavier equipment, a four-post adjustable depth equipment rack should be considered. Standard server racks are typically 84 inches high, but if operational space is at a premium in the data center, larger (96 inches) server racks may be more helpful in maximizing operational space utilization.
It is important to use EIA / ECA 310E compliant racks for 19" or 23" rack installations to help ensure uniformity and ease of installation. In addition, racks with permanently embossed Rack Mounting Unit (RMU) markings on the rack rails will make installation of equipment faster and more efficient. Last but not least: pay attention to the weight capacity of the equipment rack. We recommend that equipment racks carry a static weight of at least 1,000 pounds (454 kg) to ensure a stable support environment for your enterprise data center's costly data communications servers, network switches, etc.
While rack design is important, it is also critical to maintain the security of servers, switches and storage devices when installing network enclosures. And to aid maintenance efforts as well as simplify troubleshooting, the rack area should be free of messy data, power and network cables. Therefore, it is critical to implement cable management. Vertical cable managers should be placed at the end of each rack. We recommend using one horizontal (1 RMU) cable manager for every 24 patch cables and one (2 RMU) horizontal cable manager for every 48 patch cables in each rack. Proper cable support is critical to ensure maximum performance and facilitate efficient modifications and additions to the network cabling system.
Reliability, continuous uptime and efficiency are critical for network enclosures in enterprise data centers, which is why implementing focused protection for data center related equipment can help save time, money, and avoid certain common risks. If redundancy is required, automatic power transfer from the main power supply to the auxiliary power supply should be provided in the event of a power failure. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) that automatically transfers power from the primary to the auxiliary power supply in the event of a power failure. Protection can be further enhanced by using intelligent rack PDUs to protect equipment in the rack by monitoring and managing outlet power. By managing the software to integrate the UPS and Smart Rack PDUs, IT professionals can view and control the operational environment from any computer connected to the network server. If extended uptime is required, additional battery modules can be added to the UPS.