...quicker, simpler, and less costly. • Frame Relay was developed to solve communication problems that other protocols could not: the increased need for higher speeds, an increased need for large bandwidth efficiency, particularly for clumping ("burs...

...video or RGB coax cables, which often can’t be easily pulled through tight conduits and can be more difficult to terminate (for more on the limitations of simply extending video cabling, see below). • A bonus: In most buildings, copper cabling is...

...racks typically cost less than cabinets. • Types of racks. • The best place to start when picking a rack is to ask yourself: What are you going to put in it? This will help you determine if you need a wallmount or a floor-mount model and whether ...

...attach to the rails; servers or other equipment sits on the shelves. Make sure the shelf has the weight capacity you need—some can hold hundreds of pounds. For easy access to components in your cabinet, choose a sliding shelf. There are also vent...

...make choosing a data or server cabinet a daunting task. But, by considering your requirements one at a time, you can zero in on the enclosure that fits your needs best. • Size. • Before you choose a cabinet size, you need to determine what equipment...

...Box’s KVM trays are miles ahead of the competition. • Nothing reduces clutter in a server room like KVM trays that are 1- or 2U high, and mount in a cabinet or rack. Here are some of the features that set our KVM trays apart. • TFT LCD support. • ...

...heavy equipment like servers. But if you need frequent access to all sides of the equipment, an open rack might be more convenient. If your equipment needs a lot of ventilation, you’ll have to be more careful about ventilation if you enclose it i...

...such as a PC or server, can also function as a gateway. • KVMoIP switch • A KVMoIP switch contains an IP gateway, which is the pathway the KVM signals use to travel from the IP network to an existing non-IP KVM switch. It converts and direct...

...The DKM system enables mixing and matching to meet distance and media requirements. Ports are all input/output, enabling quick and easy moves, adds, and changes. • Scalable, highly reliable, flexible. • The DKM ensures a quiet work environmen...