Which Type of Server Rack Solution is Best for Your Business?

    LONDON, ENGLAND, February 17, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- If you are currently in the process of planning a server implementation for your business then you're probably thinking what server type and server rack will best suit both your current needs as well as your needs in the near future. Server racks are available in two common physical configurations i.e. rack and blade. Your decision to implement a particular type of server rack or blade will depend on a number of factors which includes the cost, space, nature of the application and also size of the organisation.

Distinction Between Blade and Rack
Before you decide upon what type of server rack you should get it would be a good idea to first know exactly how a server blade differs from a rack both in functionality and installation. Unfortunately the distinction between blade and a rack tends to be misleading since all blade servers are in fact constructed so that they can be mounted onto a server rack. Now that this is clear, rack mount servers are in fact computers which have been designed to function as standalone machines which run a specified number of applications. Blade servers usually consist of a chassis which houses servers with a small form factor and which tends to operate as different individual computers. Both rack and blade type severs can be housed inside of wall mounted or wall standing server racks. Your preference is going to be based on your specific business needs.

Floor Standing Server Racks
For the most part of it, floor standing server racks tend to be large and heavy but they offer lots of space for various networking equipment. Things such as cables can be neatly arranged and managed in a floor standing data cabinet, plus there is lots of room to expand by adding new components, and equipment. However, because of its size floor standing server racks tend to work best in a business environment where space is not an issue. In order to really get the most out of these racks you'll also need to make sure that your office is either centrally cooled or has the right type of circulation which keeps everything cool. For businesses which have expanding IT requirements and the floor space to spare, a floor standing server rack is a great buy. For instance data centres, web hosting companies and telecom companies will greatly benefit from floor standing server racks. Most businesses will find a 9U floor standing server rack provides them with adequate space and expandability.

Wall Mounted Server Racks
If your business needs to house lots of edge devices then a wall mounted server rack is ideal for you. Some of the most common sizes are 4U, 15U, and 12U. Small and medium sized businesses will find that a double section server rack works great since it has extra space for cables and also provides holes on the bottom and the top for better ventilation. Wall mounted server racks are great for small businesses that do not have much office space. A wall mounted rack can accommodate almost everything a small business will need except for the fact that the space can quickly run out which is why it is advised that you purchase a larger wall mounted unit such as a 14U or a 12U unit which allows you to add more components and networking equipment as your business grows in the near future. If your business's IT needs are going to remain virtually unchanged over the next five years (as is the case with many non IT related small businesses) then a wall mounted server rack will work best.

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Website: http://www.toughrack.co.uk

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