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Views: 132 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2022-11-28 Origin: Site
In the data center, we put all the enterprise network devices (servers, storage, network switches, etc.) on the server racks. And all kinds of wires, such as fiber optic cables, Ca5e/6 Ethernet cables and power cords, are spread all over the floor. Seeing all these cables tangled together without knowing which end they are traced to can be quite a disaster for operators performing troubleshooting. In addition, intertwined wires can cause cooling problems, crosstalk and interference, which can lead to performance issues. Fragile fiber can break easily in the event of negligence. All of these reasons confirm the need for proper cable management. So, how do you manage cables in server racks?
First, estimate the size of your business network, the amount of cabling and other requirements and choose the right server rack. There are three main types of server racks on the market, be sure to choose the right one for your network environment.
Open frame racks have no sides or doors to reach the open air. It provides easy access for cable management, enough open space and air circulation, ideal for high-density cabling in server rooms and data center racks. In applications where cable security is not required, you are better off using open server racks. 2-post and 4-post are the two types of open frame racks. The former requires less depth, while the latter supports more weight.
Enclosed server racks are isolated cabinets with front and rear doors and side panels. The doors can be locked to prevent vandalism and dust intrusion. 42U/45U black server racks available from FS.COM provide you with abundant rack cabling space. FS has carefully designed efficient brush guards on the top to promote air flow and ensure better cooling.
Wall-mounted server racks are used to house network equipment such as network switches and network accessories such as fiber optic patch panels. It features the ability to attach to the wall to save floor space. 9U/12U 4-post wall-mounted network enclosures manufactured by FS come with glass front doors. The drawback is that wall-mounted server racks are not as large as other server racks and cannot accommodate a large number of network devices. In this case, a larger network cabinet is a better choice.
Proper cable management cannot be accomplished in a single operation. First, carefully plan your cabling solution based on the size of your data center. Then deploy the appropriate server racks or cabinets and other cable management products - fiber enclosures, fiber patch panels, cable organizers/cable managers, cable ties, cable labels - to manage the shape of your cables and facilitate cable identification. All of this done in an organized manner will result in a clean, presentable server room and provide security for the cables and the entire system.
