Build & Price a Server Rack!
Start by selecting a Server Rack Frame by Height.Select a Server Rack Height.
(after selecting a server rack height, you can choose a leading brand rack to configure)After you select the Rack Height you need above, you will then be able to select your Server Rack Depth and Server Rack Manufacturer, and configure your rack to your specific requirements. In selecting the height of your Server Rack you will want to keep in mind both what the Cabinet's external height dimensions is, and how many "U's" (Rack Units) of rack mountable equipment you need to fit in it. 1U (One Rack Unit) equals 1.75" in mounting rail height. External Height: Determining your correct rack height is extremely important. Not only should you consider both your current and future internal rack space requirements, but please be sure to allow enough room for ceiling clearance and any cabling or site requirements as well as any dock or freight elevator limitations you may have. Rack Units: With the exception of some legacy equipment, monitors, and keyboards, most server and network equipment sold today is intended to be rack mounted. 1U (One Rack Unit) is approximately 1.75" in height, 2U is 3.5" in height, and so on. So for example if you have 20 x 2U high servers you need to mount, you will need a server rack that has at least 40U of rack space available - keeping in mind any room you need for a KVM switch, UPS's, patch panel, etc. 42U Racks:
42U Server Racks are the most common rack height sold for data centers. 42U = 42 Rack Units on your Mounting Rails = 73.5" of rack mount space available. Please note that actual internal and external height vary depending on rack manufacturer. Other Rack Heights
Depending on your application, requirements, and space limitations, a smaller more specialized rack may be best for your needs. Though it may be intuitive to think that a smaller rack would be less expensive because of less steel being used, but racks in the 42U height range are mass produced and therefore usually have far less production cost. Following are links to other rack heights we carry and can build to your specific needs. * 42U is the most common rack height sold for data centers.
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