Converting logical designs into physical solutions without complexity
Many IT departments see layer one and layer zero in the data centre as an amorphous collection of widgets – a necessary (and costly) evil required to make systems work. Organizations are generally loath to spend money and ‘mind space’ on this. That’s why they often only do so when they run in to difficulties.
In reality, this amorphous collection of widgets is – or should be – made up of multiple highly engineered systems that power, cool, connect and protect business processes. What’s more, these systems offer businesses real opportunities to reduce operating costs, build in agility and streamline MACs throughout the facility’s lifecycle. Ultimately, they can bring real and tangible benefits.
However, it’s easy to see why organizations postpone upgrading layer one and layer zero services as long as possible. Disruption, risk, cost and the need for multiple skill sets are all deterrents. For many IT managers, it’s that one task that lurks on the ‘to do’ list – a can of worms that sooner or later will have to be opened.
R&M has recognised this – and is now able to provide the market with a solution. Primarily aimed at enterprise, on-premise data centres, R&M’s preconfigured cabinets have connectivity built into the cabinet’s structure, offering 188 10gb or 96 40gb connections. These don’t require any valuable rack space and importantly, using MPO connectivity; all internal cabling is configured in the factory. Upon positioning in the data centre, inter-cabinet MPO trunk cables need only be plugged into the cabinet’s connectivity ingress cassette to link all 10 and 40gb connections to the core network. An optional Rear Door Heat Exchanger that removes up to 45kW of heat is available and overhead pathway containment for both copper and fibre fixes directly to dedicated supports on the cabinet’s top cover
With this approach, cabinets become simple building blocks: pre-cabled, pre-labelled and ready to use.
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Features
Integral preconfigured, pretested copper and fibre cabling infrastructure
High-density zero U cabling system
Raceway and basket attach directly to the top of the cabinet
Colour coded, numerical labelling
1550kg load bearing capability
Perforated, lockable, curved steel front and rear door
Energy efficient cooling
Benefits
Density and performance optimization
Reduced cabinet space, floor space and labour costs
Deployment in hours rather than days
Integral cabling according to best practices
Multiple LAN and SAN architectures and protocols supported
Multiple connection types supported: CAT6, CAT6a, CAT7a, CAT8, OM3, OM4 & OM5…
Enhanced physical security
Shorter patch cords – maintains tidiness within cabinet
Optimized airflow minimizes energy consumption and risk of heat-related outages
Reduction in required skills on site
No pathway systems from the ceiling
Predictable design metrics make it easier to budget for growth
Replicating and rerouting switch ports is easy
Simplified connectivity of integrated and non integrated switching fabrics
Enables massive density of servers, network and storage hardware
Suitable for HPC environments
Enables 86% airflow optimizing delivery of cold air to IT
Reduced energy costs
Fewer skills required on site
