Why Choose A 1U Rackmount Case

2008-03-13 09:51:23

( Technology )



When choosing a server case, several factors definitely come into mind: durability, cost, cooling, and of course, space consumed. Given these concerns, a rackmount case would be the more space-to-cost efficient choice.

We are in an age where space is more valuable than ever. Hence, we see mobile phones that get thinner and thinner, and processing chips that get smaller and smaller. The issue of space becomes more pronounced in the case of server cases. Companies and individuals that need a considerable amount of servers would not want to have bulky server cases, since that would consume more office space than needed.

Rackmount cases are the answer to space problems. These cases are designed to be installed in a 19-inch rack. They are measured in terms of U, where a 1U rackmount case would measure 1.75 inches.

That means you could have a server that only consumes 1.75 inches of space. And since a standard rack is 42U high, that also means you could install up to 42 servers.

Of course, 1U rackmount cases do have their disadvantages. Like any other piece of slim and compact hardware, space efficiency translates into price. Compared to other computer casing, it is a bit more expensive. But think about it: that price would be at the least equivalent to the long-term profit you could have gained from having an additional office space.

Another disadvantage of a rackmount server chassis would be its weight. It is significantly heavier than other server chassis. Thus, moving these cases could be a burden. However, one could compare that to transporting a traditional tower case, which, while light, would be bulky and space-consuming. Transporting ten 1.75-inch cases would be less troublesome than transporting ten home-computer-sized cases.

Space is equivalent to efficiency, and efficiency translates into productivity. 1U rackmount cases, because of its small dimensions, take up only the necessary space. It would thus be the ideal and most productive server casing.


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