ELWhat type of rack do I need?
The four types of rack: wall-mount, floor-standing, open frame and enclosed cabinets. What each one offers and how to choose the one that suits your space.
There are four different types of rack on the market. See their features in detail and why you would choose each one.
Wall Mount
Wall-Mount Rack Enclosures – wall-mounted cabinets – are ideal for securely housing networking / electronic / security system equipment by mounting it on walls instead of the floor. This frees up more space and provides restricted access.
You can see Lande's Wall Mount Rack Enclosures here
Free Standing - Rack mount
Free Standing Rack Enclosures – floor-standing cabinets – are used to house networking / security system / server / UPS equipment, etc.
They are mainly used in data centers and computer rooms, as well as in places where heavy-duty equipment needs to be housed. For complete protection of your equipment from power fluctuations, choose Tescom Rack Mount UPS systems (Prime Plus, TEOS 400 SRT)
You can see Lande's Free Standing Enclosures here
Open Frame
Open Frame Wall Mount Racks – open wall-mounted frames – are used in small but secure spaces, giving easy access to the equipment they house.
Cabinets - Enclosures
Rack Enclosures – closed cabinets – are ideal for housing all types of equipment, protecting it from dust, moisture and unauthorized access. They are available with different types of doors:
- Glass, for visual access to the equipment
- Metal, so that there is no access at all to the equipment when the doors are closed
- Perforated, for housing equipment in dust-free and moisture-free spaces, with protection from unauthorized access to the equipment. They make it easier to extract the hot air produced by the devices.
The next step in choosing the right rack is working out its size. Learn more here.
