About Server Cabinets When you first started your network either at home or in the office, you might only have had a small router and a modem purhapes a switch. Now your network has grown and you now might have a serveral switches and might need patch panels. Its time to invest in a data cabinet. Data cabinets or server cabinets are secure frameworks which can be used to mount all your network hardware such as switches, routers and patch panels. All the cabling can be safely hidden away at the back of the cabinet were they do not present a trip hazard. Most have a lockable transparant door on the front to allow inspection without unauthorised access to the hardware. Depending on the amount of hardware you will be using, you may need extra cooling fans to keep the cabinet at a workable temperature. What Sizes Do I need?Most small businesses with 20 users normal have a wall mounted cabinet. These are suitable for small networks or network extensions which might be found in large buildings. You must also think able expansion, unless you have no plan to expand you work force you might have to think "What if i employee another 10 people?" will this fit in your current setup? |