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  How do I know what Size Cabinet to order?
How deep should my shelving be?
Which type of door is best glass, steel or mesh?
What’s the best way to get power to the devices in my Rackmount Cabinets?
How important is it to Earth Bond my Rackmount Cabinet?
Do I need a fan in my Rackmount Cabinet?
What do I need in my Rackmount Cabinet if I’m using it for Patch cabling?
Which is best castors or a plinth?
How much will it cost to get a rackmount cabinet delivered?
Can you help with installation?

 

1. How do I know what Size Cabinet to order?
Consider how much space is to be taken up by all the equipment in your rackmount cabinet i.e. switches, consoles, panels etc and leave space for future expansion.

We are able to supply standard and bespoke sized cabinets, so no matter what your application we should be able to find a cabinet to suit. Check out our cabinet sizing page for more information.

 

2. How deep should my shelving be?
Take the depth of your equipment and add-on 10%.

 

3. Which type of door is best glass, steel or mesh?
This completely depends on your application. Glass doors are standard, but for specific application or environments, such as industrial or manufacturing, steel or mesh may be more suitable. We’ll help you decide this when you order.

 

4. What’s the best way to get power to the devices in my Rackmount Cabinets?
PDUs (Power Distribution Strips) are best for this. They’re available in a variety of options to suit most requirements – see our Rackmount Accessories Page for more.

 

5. How important is it to Earth Bond my Rackmount Cabinet?
It’s required by law to meet HSE standards!

 

6. Do I need a fan in my Rackmount Cabinet?
We’d recommend that all rackmount cabinets have at least a 2 way fan. Keeping your equipment cool will prolong it’s life and performance. If you go for a rackmount cabinet that’s over 27U consider a bigger fan, such as a 4 way. Check out our rackmount accessories page for options.

 

7. What do I need in my Rackmount Cabinet if I’m using it for Patch cabling?
As well as your patch panels you should consider cable trays, rings and raceways to help you keep your cabling tidy, orgainsied and accessible. Check out our rackmount accessories page for more information.

 

8. Which is best castors or a plinth?
This all depends on whether you want your cabinet to move or not! If it’s vital your cabinet doesn’t move, order a plinth. If manoeuvreability is important order castors. (you can also order locking castors if you’d prefer these to a plinth)

 

9. How much will it cost to get a rackmount cabinet delivered?
Our current cabinet delivery prices are £37.50 inside the M25 and £50.00 outside of the M25, South of Manchester and east of Bristol. Delivery costs are subject to size and number of rackmount cabinets and exact point of delivery (in some cases a 'sighting' fee may be payable).

 

10. Can you help with installation?
Definitely! We have trained technical staff who can help with your rackmount cabinet installation, and all the products to go with it. We can also provide maintenance contracts to ensure the smooth running of your system.
 

For more information on our bespoke server cabinets, call us on 0870 2202 370, or Click Here to use our Fast Quote feature.

 
  

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Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4QS

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