Rack servers are computer hardware that are more appropriately called rack mounted servers. Rack servers are actually computers that are designed to be a server for a network of other computers and be stored in a rack (together with other computer servers).
The racks for computer servers usually have room for more than one computer server. Each compartment for a computer server is called a bay. They are designed to hold computer servers securely. There is one unit per bay.
These are perfect for workspaces with a lot of computers that should be connected with each other, may they be an office space or a group of computers for commercial purposes.
A single rack containing multiple servers stacked on top of each other consolidates network resources and minimizes floor space.
Here is a list of Rack Manufacturers and their Rack Severs’ product line.
Rittal Enclosure
The Rittal TS8 family is made of Rack Servers and network cabinets that are 42U in height and 32” in depth. They also produce rack servers ranging from 27U-42U in height and 40 – 42” in depth.
This product line is designed primarily for industrial purposes. It includes products that can go as far as 16 fold tubular and multi-level mounting. They boast of product strength (which is a very important aspect of rack servers) and quality.
TS8 rack servers offer multiple internal surfaces and points for mounting as well as maximum internal foot volume. These rack servers have a static weight capacity of 3250 lbs and a dynamic load capacity of 2250 lbs. The vertical mounting rails are fully adjustable and can maintain load capacity regardless of where the rails are positioned.
Liebert Racks
Knurr Rack Servers, now known as Liebert Rack Servers, delivers a versatile rack family system that simplifies equipment installation, improve cable management and increase visibility and control of equipment inside the rack.
Knurr racks serve the users with the convenience of robust 19” racks with high end features and standardized options to provide fast customization for individual site needs. These rack servers are designed for optimized ventilation and maximized utility mounting space.
Chatsworth Racks
The Chatsworth Rack Servers boast of a two-post relay rack that is designed for the value conscious, high volume market. All the needs of a high volume consumer who prioritizes cost issues with the quality and service of more pricey rack servers are then regarded.
For decades, Chatsworth Standard two-post racks have served as the industry’s standards. They set the bar for their competitive price and are still considered as a standard equipment rack of best value.
Great Lakes Case and Cabinet Co.
Great Lakes offers a wide variety of products that protect and enhance the look of your electronic environment. The product line boasts of rack servers that range from an 11U wall mount swing rack to a 45 U fully enclosed and customizable rack servers cabinets. They also have rack servers accessories such as stationary and sliding shelves, power outlet strips, cable management accessories and cooling devices.
APC Net Shelter
APC Netshelter rack servers are leading edge enclosure solution. The product line addresses many of the emerging trends and issues that IT managers face today by incorporating new features and benefits that allow the customers to create a more effective and efficient IT environment.
Among its noteworthy capabilities are increasing server depths combined with the requirement for more effective cable management and power distribution. The increase in the power densities gave lead to a need for enclosures to provide superior ventilation which was provided by this product line.
IT requirements call for variety in the dimensions of equipment and APD Netshelter offers a more robust enclosure size and options. The server racks also boast of easy to use and install enclosure solutions.