Test Your Server Rack Knowledge

TEST YOUR SERVER RACK KNOWLEDGE

TO MAINTAIN AN EFFICIENT DATA CENTER YOU MUST KNOW THE INS

AND OUTS OF DATA CENTERS

Gaw Technology server rack cabinets

QUESTION:

Most server racks have four ____ to attach equipment.

These vertical uprights are also referred to as mounting posts.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

1

ANSWER:Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

Most server racks have four Rackrails to attach equipment. These vertical uprights are also referred to as mounting posts.

1

To be compliant with the Network Equipment-Building Standard, all telecommunications equipment must also follow the ______, which outlines the physical elements, dimensions and environmental criteria of equipment interfaces.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

2

QUESTION:

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

The term NEBS addresses the industry safety guidelines and

design requirements when building telecommunications

equipment.

2

ANSWER:

A _____ is the standard rack height of 1.75 in, or 44.5 mm.

When purchasing equipment for mounting a rack, the height is usually expressed using this

measurement. Paying attention to this dimension is a good way to ensure that the correct height

of the rack is purchased to house your equipment

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

3

QUESTION:

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

A Rack Unit (RU or U) is the standard rack height of 1.75 in. or 44.5 mm. When purchasing equipment for mounting a rack, the height is usually expressed

using this measurement. Paying attention to this dimension is a

good way to ensure that the correct height of rack is

purchased to house your equipment.

3

ANSWER:

________ are long, L-shaped brackets that support the edge of the equipment. Since they do not

slide or function like drawers, servers and equipment must be fully removed from the server

rack if they need to be serviced.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

4

QUESTION:

Mounting Rails are long, L-shaped brackets that support the edge of the equipment. Since they do not slide or

function like drawers, servers and equipment must be fully

removed from the server rack if they need to be serviced.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

4

ANSWER:

There are a variety of _____ available, including solid, louvered,

slotted and meshed. For top security and sound softening, the

solid type is probably best. Louvered and slotted have the

ability to allow airflow through the server rack. Meshed _____ allow

the most airflow. Evaluate the equipment and specifications to

decide which type is right for you. 

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

5

QUESTION:

There is a variety of Cabinet Doors and Panels available,

including solid, louvered, slotted, and meshed. For top security and sound softening, the solid type is probably best. Louvered and slotted have the ability to allow airflow through

the server rack. Meshed allows the most airflow.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

5

ANSWER:

This specification ______, mandated by the Electronic

Industries Association, standardizes several important features of standard 19 racks,

such as rack units, hole spacing, rack opening and front panel

width.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

6

QUESTION:

This specification EIA-310, mandated by the Electronic

Industries Association, standardizes several important features of standard 19" racks,

such as rack units, hole spacing, rack opening and front

panel width.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

6

ANSWER:

The term ___ addresses the industry safety guidelines and

design requirements when building telecommunications

equipment.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

7

QUESTION:

To be compliant with the Network Equipment-Building Standard, all telecommunications equipment

must also follow the GR-63-CORE Standard, which outlines

the physical elements, dimensions and environmental criteria of equipment-building

interfaces.

Mounting rails

Cabinet Doors and Panels

Rackrails

Rack Unit (RU or U)

NEBS

GR-63-CORE Standard

EIA-310

7

ANSWER:

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