What types of Networking and Power Cabling might be Required?
While there are a number of cable management options for equipment installed in rack systems, enclosures are designed to accommodate a wide range and high density of cabling for the equipment installed within the platform. An enclosure also offers a number of additional mounting opportunities for the installation and management of power and cooling systems to manage the installed equipment, assist in air flow and cooling and to facilitate cable management. Is the Space Conditioned? How Important is Air-Flow in the Application? Often times, the environment in which the equipment will be mounted can help determine whether a rack or an enclosure might work best. While a rack is open and allows air to flow completely around installed equipment, it does not offer a means to direct existing or add greater airflow. In a conditioned space, a rack can not direct airflow to the installed equipment and conditioned air often bypasses the equipment entirely. Enclosures provide better managed airflo
