[ILUG] Re: 42U Racks

[Terry Cox - Synoptix]

Power distribution is the key element, does it have redundent feeds, does it 
have power sequencers for the power distribution outlets (i.e. all sockets 
don't come on at once when powered up), do the redundant feeds power 
seperate power distribution outlets, what is the rating of each outlet and 
what is the entire power distribution strip maximum power? (i.e. an outlet 
might be rated at 10A but the whole distribution strip will not support that 
current out of every outlet). Blade chassis are particularly harsh in power 
draw and a typical 10A rated outlet on a power distribution strip will be 
overwhelmed, take care if using blade chassis.

The rest is would like to have. What options does the vendor give you in 
monitoring, remote control, security etc although most of these are 
available third party. Most rack mounted equipment is front to back cooled 
now so you should not require any forced cooling but may need it in certain 
circumstances.

Make sure the vendors rack meets the 19" Electronic Industries Association 
(EIA)
standard, EIA-310-D rack enclosures.

Terry

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> Gavin McCullagh wrote:
>> What makes some better than others?
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> Features they have to make life easier - like places to run cables or
> how the doors and sides come off.
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