Best Accessories For Your New IT Cabinet

Earlier, we talked about 5 simple ways to save money on server racks. However, building your IT infrastructure doesn’t stop with the purchase of your rack or cabinet. Cabinets are highly customizable and there are a variety of accessories that can improve your IT environment.

Today, we’ll walk through some of these great accessories and how they can improve your cabinet space.

Shelves

A sliding shelf like the Kendall Howard 20” Vented Sliding Shelf can provide a number of benefits for your cabinet. With a 100 pound weight capacity, this shelf sturdy enough to hold almost any piece of equipment that fits on it. A sliding shelf is a great addition to a cabinet that holds equipment which requires front and rear access.

Keyboard Trays

A quality keyboard tray like the Kendall Howard Stationary Keyboard Tray is a must have for any cabinet that sees a lot of use due to the way it provides ease of access. Its angled design creates a comfortable position for users and its rounded corners help eliminate accidental injury.

Power Distribution Units

Losing power to your system can have a variety of negative impacts on your business. However, these scenarios can be avoided by implementing power distribution units like the Black Box Rackmountable Power Distribution Module in combination with an uninterrupted power supply.

Security Features

Last week, we talked about 3 Tips for Properly Securing Your Computer Server. Always remember to have some form of lock on your racks, whether it’s a traditional lock and key or a more advanced system like a biometric lock.

Cable Management

Cable management is a staple ingredient in any well-run IT department. Mountable accessories like the Kendall Howard 1U 19" Cable Lacing Shelf help keep you neat and organized inside of your rack, making it easier to service or replace equipment.

Fans and Cooling

Though keeping equipment cool is a top priority, this can often times create some irritating noise for a working environment. To keep things cool without the noise, use the Black BoxQuiet Fan Panel which has two fans and easily mounts to your cabinet or rack.

There are dozens of ways to accessorize a cabinet for any given purpose. Take a trip back to our home page to browse the categories of products to find whatever it is that you need.

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