Managing Your It System

By Author: Archibald Edwards
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Many businesses depend on their servers to make sure that their network is up and running at any given time. This is not only true of businesses that operate internally on those servers but it is also true of those that regularly allow access from outside sources, such as online banks or any other system that would need access by their customers. In order to house the servers, you're going to need an effective server rack system available. When purchasing these items, regardless of whether they are new or used, you would want to make sure that you keep the following things in mind.

Most people are going to consider the type of servers that they have when they are purchasing a server rack. It doesn't matter if you are using Dell or Cisco or any other brand, it is important to make sure that you get a rack that is the right size. Of course, all of us are going to have different needs as far as this is concerned so you must take your own specific needs into account when you begin looking for what is available. Some of the things that should be kept in mind include the footprint size of the server rack, as well as any clearance ...
... that may be necessary in order to abide by safety regulations.

You would also be interested to know that many server rack companies manufacture these items in a way that they can be customized to meet your specific requirements. For example, you have the options of side or top panels, mounting rails and various types of shelving. Having them configured in the right way is going to help you to make sure that the servers themselves are protected from damage that can occur if something should happen to fall in the area. Additionally, you would want to make sure that they were made in such a way which allow for adequate ventilation, which is something that we will discuss in further detail next. Finally, look at the feet of the server rack to make sure that it is going to be stable enough if you happen to load it, as some of them can get a little bit top heavy.

Cooling is very important when it comes to running servers, particularly if you are going to be running multiple servers in a rack. If you do not have the right type of cooling system in place, you can reduce the life of a server considerably and cause yourself quite a few problems. That is why it is important that you choose a rack which is fully perforated to allow for the maximum amount of airflow in and around the servers. In itself, this can help to keep the servers much cooler and it can be used along with other types of cooling processes in some cases. Of course, you may also want to go with a rack air conditioner or liquid cooling unit in which case you would want to have your server racks fully sealed to maximize its effectiveness.

Steve Salsburry has been in the IT business for over 10 years. He helps companies set up their complete IT system. Everything from purchasing used server racks to necessary Dell parts his experience guides you to the right IT solution for you.