Buying a new house is a process that always seems to gain increasing layers of complexity as you build towards the moment of making the offer, getting the keys, and closing the deal. You want the third bathroom but understand that the existing two will meet your needs just fine. The garage may not need to be attached but being able to add space in the future could be a boon as your family grows. Finally, considering the ways in which you could secure your property can lead down a multitude of rabbit holes, as the home security options these days are extensive in both the interior and exterior of your new domain. There are many considerations for a prospective homeowner, and it is not always easy to make the decisions that impact your space for years to come. If there was a company out there that could make these decisions easy, affordable, and perfectly tailored to your needs, the process would be less of a stressful experience, right?
When it comes to selecting the cabinet housing for your IT equipment, Vertiv™ works with you to make the process as seamless as possible. Taking away complexity and making your IT infrastructure deployment as smooth as possible is what we are all about. When it is time to select the cabinet enclosure that will house your critical IT equipment, the Vertiv™ VR suite of cabinets and 19-inch rack accessories empowers you to be the architect of your data center estate.
Considering racks that range in heights from 42U to 48U with width and depth options perfectly spaced to hold your critical equipment is the ideal place to start. Finding the right rack model is similar to shopping for the dream home layout. Single-story ranch style or two-story split level, the selection of a Vertiv™ VR rack is the (powder-coated steel) framework from which you will build. The Vertiv™ VR rack provides a secure, organized, and efficient place to manage critical IT infrastructure and enable edge/enterprise locations to meet power and space needs. These rack solutions are offered in 10 standard sizes, and the possibilities of customization for your deployment does not stop there.
With the extension of the Vertiv™ VR rack accessory portfolio, our customers now have a full breadth of options for tailoring their cabinet to their exact needs.
Cable management: Keep the cabling secure and clutter-free
Rack cabling systems are vital to your IT operations, often handling critical circuits that must stay up and running to maintain high system availability. Ensure you have an organized rack by using the Vertiv™ VR cable management accessories to route your Cat6, power inputs, and other cables. Cable ladder kits help create a bridge between cabinets to neatly run your cabling amongst rows. Vertical and Horizontal Cable organizers offer metal D rings to assist in consolidating loose cables, and offerings in the tool-less side include Lobster Claws, Velcro Straps, and individual D rings can be used anywhere a cable is turning wayward. The Vertiv™ VR cable management accessories are organized and easy to assemble, promoting proper airflow and minimizing cable damage through efficient routing in and between the racks.
Airflow management: Stay cool (and on budget)!
When it comes to improving the airflow in your rack, cable management is not the only best practice to improve efficiency. Blanking panels allow you to close unused rack space and are easily swappable for when your IT topography changes. Rail brush strips prevent air recirculation by sealing the cable pass through holes, ensuring the air intake and exhaust is focused. A roof fan kit takes a proactive approach to heat removal by equipping your cabinet with a top-of-rack, fan-propelled exhaust system. Keeping the airflow limited to the intended paths is a great way to meet your efficiency goals and save money on overall cooling costs. If only home air conditioning was as easy as rack-level airflow management!
Shelves and mounting: Optimize space for future expansion
Like the garage that never seems to have enough space, if your Vertiv™ VR rack is starting to seem crowded, additional shelves and mounting can help to provide space and allows you to easily add surface area for future expansion. More space means more room for the IT tools in which your customers rely.
Security and Visibility options: Lock it down and get notified if there is a threat.
Your home is a castle, and you want the best protection that meets your affordability, reliability, and security needs. The days of surrounding your estate with a moat of water have long since passed, and modern home security solutions leverage state of the art technology to give you peace of mind. Your valuable IT equipment should be protected in the same vein as your castle. We all know the disruptive and costly impacts that downtime has on your business, so when configuring your equipment rack, consider the add-ons that have a focus on rack-level security. Locking handles and solid doors will assist in keeping unauthorized users from accessing the critical equipment inside the cabinet. Door-position sensors coupled with a Vertiv™ Geist™ environmental monitor such as a Watchdog 100 or a monitored rack power distribution unit (rPDU) can give you a customizable alert whenever the door is opened. This level of security at the rack and remote will minimize the time you spend worrying about downtime of your equipment due to unapproved access. If you have critical infrastructure that you would like to manage, including across multiple rooms or sites, you can get a holistic view of what’s happening with Vertiv™ Environet™ Alert , without the need to have teams on the ground. Environet™ Alert makes it easy to set up automated notifications and escalations when thresholds are breached from a single, web-accessible view .
With the Vertiv™ VR rack accessories offering extension, you can set up your IT equipment racks to be the dream homes of your critical infrastructure, configured to maximize uptime, enhance security, and improve organizational flexibility for years to come.
