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Server Rack and How to Take Care of It for Optimal Benefit
A server rack needs to be used correctly so that you can get the best results. In this article we offer you tips on how to take care of your server racks and also what features to look for to get the best from it.
Cooling options:
Quality server racks provides the correct air flow to remove excess heat that is generated by servers and related accessories. Since many of today's servers take in cool air from the front and blow the hot air out, the front and rear doors are normally made with a perforated steel panel that allows air flow while maintaining security. Cooling fans can also be used to facilitate proper air flow. Depending on the system, fan trays can be used at the bottom or top of the server rack or incorporate rackmount or door fans to increase the airflow from the front of the rack to the back. It is very important to evaluate the airflow into the room and the temperature to create a proper balance of hot and cold air and eliminate potential dead air space.
Appropriate plugs and power outlets:
A server rack should also be used with a compatible powerstrip or power distribution unit. It is very important to check the total amp rating to prevent an accidental overload. Using a wrong type powerstrip or overloading, it will cause serious damage if not destroy the servers. Typical power is normally 15 or 20 amp and made to fit into a server rack as either a vertical or rackmount powerstrip. Using the correct type vertical or rackmount powerstrips teamed with your server racks, can keep your servers running with much less downtime.
PDUs for uniform power distribution:
The PDU, power distribution unit, is an important device for proper distribution of power in the server rack, when higher amperage output is required. Quality PDU's can be accessed remotely, range from 15 to 30 amps and can be mount vertically or rackmounted.
Use all these guidelines to protect your server rack and get optimal benefit from it and further avoid server related problems.
About the Author
ISC has a large selection of server rack and rackmount accessories. Their online catalog for rackmount powerstrips does a good job showing your options along with detailed description so you know exactly what the rack or cabinet can do.
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HP 376357-D71 Power Distribution Unit PDU With Power Monitoring $371.83 HP 376357-D71 Power Distribution Unit PDU With Power Monitoring |
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Metered PDU PDUMH30HV19NET - power distribution unit $649.99 Tripp Lite Metered PDU PDUMH30HV19NET - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208/240 V - Ethernet 10/100 - 2U |
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Switched Rack PDU power distribution strip $791.99 APC Switched Rack PDU - Power distribution strip ( rack-mountable ) - AC 230 V - 24 output connector(s) |
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Switched Rack PDU - power distribution strip $919.99 APC Switched Rack PDU - Power distribution strip ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208 V - 24 output connector(s) |
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Metered Vertical PDU - power distribution strip $175.99 Black Box Metered Vertical PDU - Power distribution strip - AC 125 V - 24 output connector(s) |
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StarTech.com 1U Rackmount 16 Outlet PDU Power Distribution Unit RKPW161915 $61.48 StarTech.com 1U Rackmount 16 Outlet PDU Power Distribution Unit RKPW161915 |
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APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip (Rack-Mountable) $303.39 APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip (Rack-Mountable) |
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APC Basic Rack PDU Power Distribution Strip AP7516 $590.53 APC Basic Rack PDU Power Distribution Strip AP7516 |
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APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 24-out AP7540 $254.52 APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 24-out AP7540 |
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APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 12-out AP9566 $137.38 APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 12-out AP9566 |
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APC Metered Rack PDU Power Distribution Strip 1U 15A AP7800 $354.33 APC Metered Rack PDU Power Distribution Strip 1U 15A AP7800 |
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APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 10-out AP9564 $137.36 APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 10-out AP9564 |
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APC Metered Rack PDU ZeroU Power Distribution Strip 24-out AP7830 $426.58 APC Metered Rack PDU ZeroU Power Distribution Strip 24-out AP7830 |
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APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 27-out AP7563 $310.39 APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU Power Distribution Strip 27-out AP7563 |
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HP 24A High Voltage PDU Power Distribution Unit 252635-001 252635001 $123.81 HP 24A High Voltage PDU Power Distribution Unit 252635-001 252635001 |
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HP 252663B24 PDU Power Distribution Strip 200/240V 3680VA 16-out 252663-B24 $122.6 HP 252663B24 PDU Power Distribution Strip 200/240V 3680VA 16-out 252663-B24 |
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Metered Rack PDU power distribution strip $629.99 APC Metered Rack PDU - Power distribution strip ( rack-mountable ) - AC 120 V - Ethernet 10/100 - 16 output connector(s) - 2U |
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Switched PDU PDUMH15HVNET - power distribution unit $331.99 Tripp Lite Switched PDU PDUMH15HVNET - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208/230/240 V - Ethernet 10/100 - 8 output connector(s) - 1U |
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Basic Rack-Mount PDU power distribution strip $401.99 APC Basic Rack-Mount PDU - Power distribution strip ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208 V - 4 output connector(s) - 2U |
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Basic Rack PDU power distribution strip $401.99 APC Basic Rack PDU - Power distribution strip ( rack-mountable ) - AC 120/208 V - 4 output connector(s) - 2U |
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Basic PDU PDUH20HVL6 - power distribution unit $116.99 Tripp Lite Basic PDU PDUH20HVL6 - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208/240 V - 14 output connector(s) |
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Metered PDU PDUMH30 - power distribution unit $205.99 Tripp Lite Metered PDU PDUMH30 - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 120 V - 12 output connector(s) - 1U - 19" |
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Monitored PDU PDUMNH30HV - power distribution unit $506.99 Tripp Lite Monitored PDU PDUMNH30HV - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208/240 V - Ethernet 10/100 - 16 output connector(s) - 2U |
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Basic PDU PDUH20DV - power distribution unit $109.99 Tripp Lite Basic PDU PDUH20DV - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 100-250 V - 14 output connector(s) |
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Switched PDU PDUMH30HVATNET - power distribution unit $829.99 Tripp Lite Switched PDU PDUMH30HVATNET - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208/240 V - Ethernet - 19 output connector(s) - 2U |
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Metered PDU PDUMH20HV - power distribution unit $144.99 Tripp Lite Metered PDU PDUMH20HV - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 200/208/230/240 V - 10 output connector(s) - 1U - 19" |
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Basic PDU PDUV15 - power distribution unit $72.99 Tripp Lite Basic PDU PDUV15 - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 120 V - 14 output connector(s) - 0U - for OmniSmart OMNI1500 SmartOnLine SU1000 SU1500 SU750 |
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C-13 PDU Extension Bar - power distribution strip $131.99 HP C-13 PDU Extension Bar - Power distribution strip - 7 output connector(s) (pack of 2 ) - for BLc3000 Enclosure UPS R/T3000 G2 R1500 G3 R5000 R7000 T1000 G3 T1500 G3 |
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Switched PDU PDUMH20HVNET - power distribution unit $501.99 Tripp Lite Switched PDU PDUMH20HVNET - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208/230/240 V - Ethernet 10/100 - 8 output connector(s) - 1U - for SmartOnLine SU8000RT3 |
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Switched PDU PDUMH30HVNET - power distribution unit $589.99 Tripp Lite Switched PDU PDUMH30HVNET - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208/240 V - Ethernet 10/100 - 16 output connector(s) - 2U - for Corded UPS Backplate Out |
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Switched PDU PDUMV30HVNET - power distribution unit $651.99 Tripp Lite Switched PDU PDUMV30HVNET - Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208 V - 24 output connector(s) - 0U - for SmartOnLine SU10000 SU6000 SU8000 SU8000RT3 |