How many kW does a data center rack need?

12 kW per rack by 2014, according to data collected by the Data Center Users Group, sponsored by VertivTM. The need now exists for taller, wider and deeper racks to accommodate the changes in IT equipment and densities. As data center managers strive to make use of valuable space, racks are more fully filled than ever.

Why should you choose a modular rack system?

Thanks to unsurpassed reliability, efficient use of energy, cost-effectiveness, potential for expansion, and sheer power, the modular rack system offers stable data storage along with peace of mind for data center owners who look ahead to the future of their businesses and of the industry as a whole.

How do you plan a data center rack?

Hot aisle/cold aisle configuration. The key to data center rack planning is to think about flexibility and adaptability. Needs will continue to evolve, and racking solutions must be able to evolve with them. The data center must be able to adapt to each individual rack environment and rack zone. Similarly, the rack must adapt to the room.

Why should you choose a data center rack?

The racks are engineered to be easy to stack in rows, and to be highly customizable in order to cater to the unique needs and environment of each data center. Each one features a split-rear-door design, which reduces the amount of space required for hot aisles, and which also makes the already-easy maintenance even simpler.