Want to buy a 12U rack?

Want to buy a 12U rack?

Do you have limited space to install a wired network? Buying a 12U rack can be the solution. Because of the minimal height, this mini server rack can easily be placed under a desk. Apart from the height, buying a 12U rack offers the same advantages as buying a standing server rack. It comes with adjustable feet and castors, with perforated or glass door and depth dimensions of 800mm or 1000mm.

The dimensions of a 12U cabinet

A 12U cabinet has a standard width of 600mm and a height of 720mm, including adjustable feet and castors. A height unit of a server cabinet is indicated by "U". One height unit is therefore referred to as 1U. Strictly speaking, 12 x 1U 19 inch accessories can be mounted in a 19 inch profile of a 12U server cabinet. If you have to take into account heat producing equipment, it is advisable to save some space in a 12U cabinet so that the hot air is able to circulate. If there is a possibility that the network will be expanded in the future, it is recommended to choose a higher rack to avoid a shortage of space.

Setting up a 12U server rack

A server rack, also known as a data cabinet, is the central point in a company or organisation where all UTP cabling and network accessories can be neatly stored. By setting up a 12U server rack in the right way, a network can be connected neatly and in a structured manner. When maintenance needs to be carried out, the installer can easily see what the connected cabling and hardware are used for. For example, for the connected telephones, computers and/or servers. With the help of a patch panel, the cabling can be connected. Shelves can be used to place equipment without 19 inch mounting profiles and cable management for neat and tidy arrangement of cables in a 12U server rack.