Datanet Infrastructure Group would like to make you aware of the industry standards for rack building.
With the rapid advancement in server and telecommunications technology, rack or enclosure manufacturers as they are often referred to, have had to understandably improve on quality and tolerances in their industry. It goes without saying that there are many “low end” manufacturers vying for a share in the market, these often smaller manufacturers will always have a place with customers who are on the lookout for a bargain.
Keeping costs low is very important to all parties but everyone knows that is only one of the many criteria needed when trying to build or set up data centres or even just a small server cabinet. Ask any technician what the biggest frustration about an installation was and you will not hear a word about the price he had to pay but more likely about how he had to drill or cut holes to fit equipment, or how he had to wait for weeks to receive his rack delaying his project and ultimately costing him money.
Modrac cabinets distributed by Datanet are by no means expensive though, what we do offer is a top end product which is backed by a world-class manufacturing facility and design team, all of which conforms to a recognised quality system - DQS GmbH (Deutsche “German Quality System”) with all products backed by a quality workmanship guarantee.
The questions to ask is: What does the above statement really mean? How does Modrac conform and to what recognised rack building standards?
There are a number of associations/commissions/standards out there; here is a list and short description of the main ones of which Modrac proudly conforms to.
DIN (Deutsches Institute fur Normung; in English, the German Institute for Standardization). The DIN is part of the German ISO members body (DIN ISO#) and today is used around the world as a 19-inch rack standard.
IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). The IEC is a non -profit, non governmental international standards organisation that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. About 90% of those who prepare IEC standards work in the industry. South Africa is a member country.
EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance) The EIA represents mainly electronic manufacturers in the United States. The EIA-310 is a specification standardising several important features of 19-inch racks such as the rack unit (RU or U), vertical and horizontal hole spacing and rack opening.
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute). The ETSI is an independent, non-profit, standardisation organisation in the telecommunications industry. ETSI standardised racks are not commonly used in South Africa but occasional requests do come through and Modrac can easily manufacture to this standard.
Modrac (Pty) Ltd prides itself on not being a “job shop”, by focusing on our primary function as rack builders we can offer high quality products built to international standards thereby offering our customers trouble-free installations and peace of mind.
Should you require more information on our cabinets and racking systems, please contact our Modrac Product Manager, Mike Vagle, at Datanet on (011) 990-6000, or e-mail mikev@datanet.co.za. We are looking forward to being of service to you.
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