Understanding Cabinets and Racks: Types, Usage, and Market Insights
Explore the essential features and uses of cabinets and racks in various settings. This guide delves into open-frame racks, floor cabinets, and wall-mounted options, detailing their unique benefits such as cost-effectiveness and security for equipment. Learn about sizing specifications like rack units (RU) and common dimensions, alongside market trends indicating growth driven by data center developments and virtualization. Gain insights into the competitive landscape and projected industry changes, equipping professionals with knowledge to choose the right solutions.
Understanding Cabinets and Racks: Types, Usage, and Market Insights
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Text box Cabinets & Racks 101
Text box What is a rack?
Text box What is a rack?
Text box Racks Open-Frame Enclosed Floor Cabinet Wall Mount
Text box • Open-Frame • Lowest cost option • Smallest footprint
Text box • Floor Cabinet • Added security/ equipment protection • Network Cabinet • Server Cabinet
Text box • Wall-Mount • Sites with limited floor space • Few pieces of equipment
Text box Where are they used? • Server rooms • Wiring/networking closets • Data centers • Industrial facilities • Many, many others…
Text box Sizing • Height is specified in terms of rack units (RU, or just U) • Common heights are 42, 45, 47/48, and 52U • Width is typically 24” (600mm) or 30” (750mm) • Depths vary from 800 – 1200mm
Text box Cabinets & Racks Market
Text box • $1.7 billion worldwide (2011) • North America largest segment • Size • Growth • $2.6 billion in 2016 (10% CAGR) • BRIC and Middle East highest rate
Text box Market Drivers Rebounding economy Data center construction/refurbishment (est. 8% growth) Virtualization and server consolidation
Text box Trends • Data center optimization taller racks & cabinets • 15% annual growth for 48U racks (only 5% for 42U) • Greater computing densities at the rack level more cables and higher heat levels wider and deeper cabinets • 750-800mm wide cabinets will grow at twice the rate of 600mm • 1200mm deep cabinets will grow faster than any other depth(1100mm still has the greatest share)
Text box Competitive Landscape $120B Large $104B $62B $21.5B $31B C & R Focus Complete Solution $5.8 B $6.4B $2.8 B $1B $265 M $40-100M $92M $45M $21M Small $12M $5-10M
Text box Show & Tell