RACKEON Server Racks: Supporting Critical Data Centre Infrastructure

A server rack is much more than an enclosure. It provides the physical foundation for servers, networking equipment, fibre connectivity, power distribution and the cabling that connects these systems together.

As equipment density increases, the demands placed on that foundation increase with it. More servers mean more weight and heat. Greater connectivity creates more fibre and copper cabling, while increasing power requirements place additional demands on PDU integration and internal rack space.

Poor rack design can turn these requirements into operational problems. Restricted airflow can compromise cooling, cable congestion can make maintenance difficult and poorly positioned power infrastructure can consume valuable equipment space. RACKEON is designed to address these challenges as part of the complete data centre environment.

Cooling performance does not stop at the cooling unit. Air still has to enter the rack, pass through active equipment and leave efficiently. A rack that obstructs this airflow can undermine the wider thermal management strategy.

RACKEON front and rear doors provide up to an 85% perforation rate, supporting high levels of front-to-rear airflow through installed server and networking equipment.

The internal rack structure is also designed without intermediate supports between the upper and lower profiles. This leaves more usable internal space for airflow and cable routing rather than introducing unnecessary obstructions around critical equipment.

Fibre density continues to increase inside modern data centre racks. At the same time, copper connectivity and larger power cables still need clear, controlled routes around the installed equipment.

Without dedicated cable management, this infrastructure can begin to obstruct airflow, complicate patching and make equipment replacement more difficult.

RACKEON supports vertical and horizontal cable management, with solutions ranging from guide-ring rails and cable ladders through to finger-based management columns and coiling areas for excess fibre length.

By creating dedicated pathways for fibre, copper and power, the rack can remain more organised and accessible as connection density increases.

Power distribution is another area where high-density infrastructure can compete for space. Mounting PDUs within conventional 19-inch equipment positions reduces the rack capacity available for active hardware.

RACKEON supports vertical PDU mounting within rear and 0U areas, allowing valuable 19-inch rack space to remain available for servers, switches and connectivity equipment.

Depending on the rack configuration, PDUs can be installed side by side, opposite each other or face to face. PDU mounting can also be integrated alongside cable ladders and vertical cable management, helping power and data infrastructure coexist without becoming unnecessarily congested.

Infrastructure availability depends not only on equipment reliability but also on how quickly engineers can safely access, diagnose and replace hardware when maintenance is required.

RACKEON doors open up to 180°, providing extensive front and rear access. Once unlocked, doors can also be assembled or removed without tools, helping engineers gain access to equipment without unnecessary complexity.

U markings are provided on both the front and rear faces of the 19-inch uprights, helping equipment positions remain clear during installation, moves, additions and changes.

Data centre equipment is rarely static throughout the life of the rack. Server depths change, networking platforms evolve and new connectivity or power requirements can alter the internal layout.

RACKEON 19-inch mounting uprights can be configured with different adjustment systems. Sliding variants allow adjustment in 10 mm increments, while a mechanically assisted option can reposition the rails without removing equipment already mounted to them.

This allows the rack infrastructure to adapt around changing equipment requirements rather than forcing every future installation to conform to the original rack position.

The thermal performance of a rack cannot be considered independently from the wider hot or cold aisle strategy. Gaps within the rack row can allow air to bypass equipment and reduce containment effectiveness.

RACKEON can be integrated with air dam systems, blanking panels and head-of-row arrangements to support contained data centre configurations.

This makes it possible to consider the rack, airflow management, cable routing and row containment as parts of the same infrastructure design rather than solving each issue separately after deployment.

Physical access control becomes increasingly important when racks contain business-critical servers, network infrastructure and connectivity.

RACKEON supports multiple locking technologies, allowing security to be configured around the requirements of the facility. Options include mechanical locking alongside electronic keypad, RFID and remote-control systems.

This allows rack-level access control to form part of the wider physical security strategy rather than operating as an isolated cabinet lock.

RACKEON is designed as an infrastructure platform rather than simply a steel enclosure. Telenco's role as designer and manufacturer allows the rack itself, equipment mounting, airflow, cable pathways, power distribution and accessories to be considered together.

The modular approach means each RACKEON configuration can be aligned with the technical requirements of the project rather than relying on a single standard cabinet for every environment.

Accessories can also be introduced as infrastructure develops, providing data centre operators with a rack platform capable of adapting to changing equipment, power, connectivity and operational requirements.