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Considerations for Selecting the Right Four-Post Rack for Your Application

April 22, 2015

Four-Post RacksHaving easy access to equipment and cabling is crucial for organizations that need to continually install, maintain and service equipment.

That’s why many industry professionals prefer four-post open racks over enclosures.

CPI’s Four-Post Racks provide a sturdy, feature-rich solution for supporting rack-mount network, computer server and data storage equipment in data centers, computer rooms and other IT facilities. 

But which product is best for you? 

There are some basic considerations, such as what type of equipment you will be mounting, how much overhead room is needed for cable pathway, or whether you need tapped or square-punched rails, etc. 

The video below talks about four considerations of when selecting the right Four-Post Rack for your application

Also, consult our Quick Reference Guide for detailed information, or read this case study to find out why the second largest community college district in California chose CPI’s Four-Post Racks for its telecommunication rooms.

Raissa Carey, eContent Specialist

 
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