Cabinets
Looking for data cabinets, server racks, and other storage components for your hardware setups? MYITHUB has you covered. Shop our extensive catalog of computer cabinets, racks, and drawers in a multitude of sizes, styles, designs, and specifications to find something that fits your needs. We have:
- Data Cabinets
- Standard Racks
- Premium Racks
- Slide and Swivel Racks
- Server Cabinet Doors
- 2- and 4-Post Server Racks
Purchase racks and cabinets for personal use, a professional setup, or in bulk for enterprise-level operations. Shop based on your hardware, then add any accessories you need to complete your setup.
What Is a Server Cabinet?
Server cabinet racks are structures designed to house technical equipment, such as servers, routers, hubs, and switches. They are often used in data centers or communication closets to house a business’s IT hardware but can also be used in extensive at-home setups.
Server racks offer a secure and organized way to house and arrange IT equipment. They aid in wire management and are optimized to keep systems cool by encouraging proper airflow. In some cases, they include fans and other cooling equipment.
What Is the Difference Between Network and Server Racks?
Server rack cabinets are built to house servers, monitors, UPSs, or other similar devices. Although their dimensions can vary, they are usually much deeper than network racks since they house bigger equipment. They also typically have doors and side panels as well as perforation in the front door and rear panels for ventilation.
Network racks, on the other hand, are used to store routers, patch panels, and other networking equipment. They are usually shallower than server racks, have a glass or plastic front door, and don’t have perforated panels.
What Are the Different Types of Server Racks?
Server racks come in three different types:
- Floor Enclosures: These are freestanding rack cabinets that have wheels, ventilation, removable side panels, and front and rear doors.
- Open-Frame Racks: These are just open frames without sides or doors. They offer increased flexibility for wiring but less security.
- Wall-Mounted Racks: These smaller racks attach to the wall to save space. They can either be open frame or secure cabinets.
Server racks also come in different sizes that are measured by height via “rack units.” This refers to how many 1.75-inch tall spaces a rack can accommodate. The common 42U rack, for example, contains 42 rack units. “Half-racks” of 22U or 27U are also common. This is then paired with the width and depth of the rack to create its official size.
