Rackmount Solutions

DirectNET offers end-to-end rackmount solutions. Over the years, DirectNET's main focus as a company has been on the solutions-side of the industry. In 2001, we implemented a Server Rack solutions, click-and-buy superstore for
datacenter managers who are looking for limited support and know exactly what they need.

Remote Power Management
Remote power management solutions allow administrators to remotely power cycle servers and devices and troubleshoot problems, both locally and remote, from any location in the world. This provides administrators with the ability to manage servers more efficiently and reduces server downtime by affording direct access to power control. Remote power management solutions are also used by many businesses and organizations to manage servers at offices and branch locations where there are no IT staff members, offering cost-efficient “lights-out” operation at those sites.

Rack Cooling
Heat is an important factor that significantly affects IT performance. As server densities increase, their heat bi-products need to be dissipated in accordance with a well-thought-out cooling strategy. You can best mitigate heat issues if you have a thorough heat dissipation plan and invest in scalable computer room cooling solutions. There are two main approaches to datacenter cooling: ambient air cooling and liquid cooling.

Environmental/Rack Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring appliances, also called rack monitoring appliances, allow you to actively monitor multiple variables in your datacenter or server room. This proactive approach lets you address problems as soon as they occur, rather than reacting after receiving a phone call from an end-user when an application is down, or rushing to investigate a problem after being notified that a system has failed.

Rackmount LCD Monitors
A Rackmount Monitor with keyboard or Rackmount KVM switch is a space-saving solution for your computer rack environment. They allow you to save valuable rack space by consolidating your keyboard, monitor, and mouse into 1 or 2 U's of rack space. With an optional KVM switch, you can control all the servers in your computer rack as well.

Rack Cable Management
Cable management is often overlooked when server environments are created. Some racks feature cable management channels, which help reduce clutter and increase air flow. There are also many benefits to using customized cables-- utilizing cables of the proper length eliminates excess cable in an enclosure, which increases air flow and may prolong the life of the equipment. In addition, using color-coded cables in an enclosure helps administrators identify which services are running from each piece of equipment.

Rackmount Blanking Panels
Server room equipment mounted in racks cools itself by drawing air from the data center or network room. On some occasions, there is potential for hot exhaust air to be recycled into the equipment air intake. Unused vertical space in open frame racks and rack enclosures creates an unrestricted recycling of hot air that causes equipment to heat up unnecessarily. The use of blanking panels can reduce this problem.

Rackmount Shelves
There are a variety of rackmount shelves available for your server rack. The depth and weight of the equipment you are installing within your computer rack should help guide you in determining the type of shelving you need: heavy-duty, adjustable, cantilever, etc.