5 Simple Ways to Save Money on Server Racks

Cutting your costs equates to increasing your profits. So, you always want to buy at the right. But how do you do that when shopping for server racks? Follow these five rules to make sure you check off all the boxes when buying new server racks.

1. Take out the measuring tape

Have you ever tried to fit a square peg in a round hole? Avoid this exercise with your server equipment by making sure that you have a full understanding of the dimensions you will need as well as what is offered by the product in question. It is necessary to know both the interior and exterior dimensions of the rack. This will guarantee not only that the rack will fit into the space you are storing it, but that your server equipment will fit within the rack. Remember to consider door swing when examining how much floor space is available, and maintain 1U clearance (1.75” between components for airflow considerations).

2. Buy for quality, not cost

A low price product that you have to replace over and over again will end up costing more than the up-front cost of one, quality product. To maximize savings, consider the lifetime of the product. Consider the Kendall Howard 1U Vented 4-Point Adjustable Shelf. With its 250 lb. weight capacity and USA manufacturing, you can rest assured knowing that this product will outlast the competition.

3. Buy flexibility

Do you know that a new work contract will cause your demand for server equipment to double over the next year? Or, will the lease for your current space be up at the end of the month, causing you to move elsewhere? Keep an eye to the horizon when making your purchase to accommodate potential growth or the need for mobility.

4. Buy safety

Losing server equipment to theft will not only be expensive in terms of replacement costs, but also in terms of the impact it can have on your business’ performance. Cabinets with lockable doors and internally secured side panels can save you from this hassle.

5. Think ahead

You can’t fight what you can’t see, and you can’t see if you don’t look. Forecast what might be on the way for your company, and use that to guide your purchases. Although you clearly want to avoid buying something you don’t need, you also want to avoid buying things that don’t have everything that you need.