1.8. Racks

A rack is a metal frame or cabinet into which computer components can be mounted. Racks typically ship in standard widths of 19 or 23 inches; height is specified by a unit (U) of measure that is 1.75 inches from top to bottom. An HP Rack System/E is shown in Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5. HP Rack System/E.

HP racks ship in a variety of sizes, from 14U to 47U, to offer a range of rackmount capacity. Additional features include ventilated doors and side panels, sliding shelves, and locks. HP also offers a variety of options, including a selection of rack-mountable monitors and keyboards, console switches, and cable-management solutions.

In addition, HP offers online tools to help customers design and configure a rack solution to best fit their space, capacity, and power requirements.

HP racks are designed for optimal adaptability, extendibility, strength, mobility, ease of use, and stability.