The backbone of any data center is the server cabinet, which is a vital piece of infrastructure that impacts airflow, cable management, scalability, and security. Yet many OEMs and IT managers underestimate the importance of choosing the right cabinet, which leads to inefficiencies, overheating, and unnecessary expenses. Let’s take a look at the top features to look for in server cabinets, and how Vander-Bend manufactures cabinets that exceed these standards.
The Value of Effective Server Cabinet Design
Because of increasing rack density and higher heat loads, effective server cabinet designs are needed now more than ever. Data centers also require modularity and flexibility due to space constraints and security requirements. Server cabinets must also comply with evolving data center standards which typically regulate fire safety, as well as architectural and electrical elements, so it’s crucial to ensure that your server cabinets are designed to be efficient, safe, and high-performing.
Top Features for Quality Server Cabinets
High-quality sheet metal construction is a must for exceptional server cabinet manufacturing. It’s important to maintain structural integrity under heavy loads, and materials must also be corrosion resistant. Precision tolerances are also necessary in order to facilitate better server fit and rack alignment. With proven quality and compliance, OEMs can expect fewer risks and more project success.
Top-tier server cabinets also facilitate more efficient airflow and thermal management. Optimized airflow and compatibility with hot/cold aisle containment increases both efficiency and performance. Server cabinets must include both passive and active cooling integration for better functionality.
Smart cable management systems can severely impact serviceability and airflow. In addition, server cabinets must include modular features that can accommodate scalability requirements. Examples here include removable side panels, top covers, and adjustable rails, as well as expandable or stackable configurations.
Finally, it’s important to consider security features when designing your server cabinets. That includes locking mechanisms and tamper-proof designs that comply with essential physical security standards.
How Vander-Bend Delivers All of These and More
At Vander-Bend, we have over 25 years of experience in the data center industry, and our precision engineering services support custom server cabinet design, as well as rapid prototyping. Our fabrication services include expert laser cutting, forming, and welding, which allow for perfect fits, and our controlled environments make for greater assembly. As a proud U.S.-based manufacturer, we utilize quality materials that are sourced from the U.S. and we also offer rapid tooling and scalable production.
Vander-Bend’s customization capabilities offer more configurable options for sizes, doors, rails, and accessories. We also offer integrated features that OEMs appreciate, like built-in cable and airflow features, expert DFM input, and rigorous quality control processes at every stage. We already support hyperscalers, and our fully integrated, U.S.-based, vertically aligned capabilities allow us to simplify the supply chain, reduce risk, reduce time-to-market, and scale seamlessly with demand.
Trusted by top-tier OEMs and systems integrators, our customer service and engineering support provides agile responses to design changes. We offer domestic manufacturing with scalable capacity and we consider ourselves a strategic partner for data center infrastructure components, not just a supplier.
Vander-Bend offers automated sheet metal manufacturing, early stage design for manufacturing support, assembly services, and much more. We know how important it is to consider these valuable features in modern server cabinets, and we know that it’s even more important to get them from a trusted and experienced manufacturer.
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