Rack panels are used for storing electronic and technology systems, safely and securely. It is the kind of product that is difficult to get as one size fits all because all systems and servers are different. This is why custom rack panels are a popular option within the UK market.
Rack panels are used by people in many different industries, especially people who might be working for an internet-based company. All of their information will be online and stored on servers, which have to be stored in the correct way. If they aren’t, this poses a major business risk, as all information could potentially be lost. Storage is so important, as it will avoid this loss of information by storing the servers correctly and safely.
You must make sure you choose the rack panels that are right for your business. Don’t be pressured into choosing something that isn’t going to be right. Think about whether what is on offer is truly going to meet your needs and give you the storage solutions you require. Are they going to offer a long-term, realistic solution that is within your price range?
Choosing rack panels – what do you need to know?
There are lots of things to think about when choosing rack panels. For starters, will the panels meet your needs? To work this out, establish what your needs are. Think about:
- Space you have available. Do you need racking to be tall? Is there plenty of floor space for it? Do you have a good place to keep it? Or could it maybe go into a different building?
- If you do have plenty of space for racking panels, do you need it to do anything else for you? Ventilation is a good one, as servers and technology systems will often require a lot of air and space around them to keep them cool and not overheat. It could be very dangerous for the equipment to get too hot.
- Where will you get your rack panels from? There are lots of specialist manufacturers around, so pick someone that is going to do a good job for you. Check their reputation and reviews to gain a good understanding of what they can do for you.
- What is your budget? Choose a realistic budget that makes sense for your business needs.
- Size. Rack-mounted systems are measured in U, so 1U, 2U etc. 1U = 44.45mm. This will give you a choice of the size.
Custom rack panels
When you choose custom rack panels, this means everything will be created for you, for your design. You can choose everything, from the height and size of the materials, like anodised aluminium. You will have the chance to talk your panels through with the design team, so they will know exactly what you are looking for. Even if you are not completely aware of what you would like, they will be able to make recommendations based on your expressed needs. They can also examine your systems and technology if required.