If you have a data center, keeping your equipment safe is important. Servers don’t grow on trees; you are responsible for using them to their fullest capacity. Did you know buying the right server rack saves money? This is something that most people don’t think about when they’re in the market for one, but it’s…
If you have a data center, you must know what an ingress protection rating is. IP ratings are given to electricity-powered products with many moving parts. Sound familiar? This is a snapshot of how protected your cables, servers, and data cabinets are against any accidents, specifically around solids and liquids. What does that mean? In…
Seismic server racks are designed to hold your mission critical equipment. It’s important to learn as much as possible about the various standards to stay informed and know exactly what your data center cabinets protect against. Learn more about the three important aspects of seismic server standards. GR-63-Core Standards At AMCO Enclosures, our seismic server racks are…
Data center technology is changing all the time, and people must stay on top of new technology as it comes out. For instance, a wide variety of racks are available for your servers and networking gear. Two of these options are 2-post and 4-post racks. You must learn their differences when trying to get the…
We often overlook the importance of cable management in our server rooms, especially since it isn’t essential to functionality. That said, you can save time for your technicians and money for your business by organizing the cables properly. It’ll look professional and make the repair process more efficient if something goes wrong with your server….
Quite a few factors determine whether a rack is compatible with a server. You have to decide between several types of racks based on your server’s size and capacity. You also have to consider whether the rack has enough space for the accessories you need, like exhaust chimneys. Read more in this beginner’s guide to understanding…
When you have a data center, you must keep it safe. Much of this involves adjusting temperature and environmental changes within certain parameters. The relative humidity of the data center has to be just the right amount for things to work properly. First, let’s define a few terms. Humidity is the moisture in the air….
There’s nothing more daunting than running a data center. You have to manage things effectively and balance several factors, such as lighting, power distribution, cooling, ventilation systems, and server accessories like data cabinets to hold the servers and other equipment. Finding the right size data cabinet can be difficult. Luckily, we’re here to help. Check…
If you have a seismic rack, you’ve demonstrated that you think far ahead, especially if you live in a seismically active place. Seismic racks are perfect for keeping your servers safe in case of emergency, but how are seismic racks important for avoiding downtime? You’ll be surprised at all the things a seismic rack can do. Seismic…
Cloud computing has gained popularity as the years go by. Because of this, many proponents of physical data centers are shifting their focus from in-house data centers to cloud computing designed to store much of the data you typically find in a conventional center. This raises the question of the benefits of having an in-house data…
When you’re first outfitting your data center, you’ll need to juggle a lot of factors. It’s important to keep power distribution, HVAC power generation, and layout configuration in mind when you’re building one. However, one of your most important decisions will involve whether or not you should get a server rack or cabinet outfitted for…
Getting a server rack seems like a simple enough decision. Server racks and server rack accessories are a key staple in any data center, but as it turns out, there are several reasons why you want to calculate what server rack height you need. You must ensure it’s the proper height for your layout, can…
