Racking Up Data Center Efficiency

By Joyce Ruff

Designed to meet the needs of high-density data center environments, the Dell™ PowerEdge™ 4820 rack enclosure can hold and protect a wide range of IT equipment while supporting enhanced power management, efficient cooling, and simplified component storage and mounting.

When organizations deploy or expand their data centers, they often struggle with finding the right balance between server capacity and power management. Many choices depend on the space available in the room being used for equipment storage, and IT managers must also account for weight, power, cooling, and data management requirements to help ensure that the data center is both functional and efficient. One key decision is the selection of a rack infrastructure: racks have become far more than simple cabinets, and the inclusion of features that help organizations store, power, cool, manage, and secure their hardware makes them a key part of the overall data center design.