L-com 19 inch Wide Wall Mount Cabinet 22U 23.6in(600mm) Depth Network Cabinet RAL9003 -Signal White

Server room equipment has been around for decades and the vast majority is offered in one color – black. However, in recent years, the trend toward lighter-colored server racks and cabinets has gained popularity among IT professionals. In response to this growing interest, ShowMeCables recently introduced a new line of white server racks and cabinets along with matching white server rack accessories.

There are many advantages of installing black-colored networking devices on white server racks, but here are five main ones we would like to share with you:

5 Advantages of White Racks and Cabinets

The trend towards white or lighter-colored cabinets has been driven by factors such as improved visibility, a cleaner aesthetic, and potential benefits in temperature regulation. Using white-colored network racks and cabinets can offer several benefits:

  • Aesthetics: A white finish often gives a cleaner, more professional, and more spacious appearance. It can contribute to an organized and visually appealing workspace, which is particularly important in areas where clients or visitors may have access. Lighter racks and enclosures also blend in with lighter-colored walls, which can make a room seem bigger and less cluttered.
  • Visibility: White cabinet interiors reflect light, making it easier to see and identify cables, connectors, and equipment. This can simplify maintenance, troubleshooting, and overall management of the network infrastructure.
  • Temperature Regulation: White surfaces reflect more light and heat compared to darker colors. In heat-intensive data centers or server rooms, this can help in maintaining a cooler environment by reflecting more ambient light and reducing heat absorption.
  • Reduced Energy Consumption: As white surfaces reflect more light, it can contribute to a brighter environment without the need for additional lighting. In well-lit areas, this can potentially reduce the need for artificial lighting, leading to energy savings.
  • Brand Image: White cabinets can be associated with cleanliness, a modern aesthetic, and a forward-thinking approach. This can contribute to a positive brand image, especially in industries where the appearance of the IT infrastructure is a consideration.

White Racks and Cabinets

ShowMeCables’ new white server racks and enclosures enhance your workplace’s clean, modern look, higher visibility, and temperature regulation. They hold standard, 19-inch-wide components and we have them in sizes to fit your largest and smallest components. We have four types of white racks/cabinets:

  • We offer a full line of white network cabinets that can be used as freestanding units or mounted to a wall. These steel enclosures have all the pro features you need: a reversible glass door, removable side panels, locks all around, cutouts on top for optional fans, adjustable depth, and a generous weight capacity of 130 pounds. Choose from depths of 17.7 or 23.6 inches and capacities of 6U, 9U, 12U, 15U, 18U, or 22U.
  • Our white, four-post open-frame racks are rock solid enough to hold 1,322 pounds, have an adjustable depth, and offer vertical capacity options of 25U, 37U, 42U, or 45U. Their caster wheels are both lockable and removable.
  • If your floor space is limited, our white, two-post open-frame racks have a small footprint but hold up to 881 pounds. If stability is a concern, we’ve drilled four holes in the steel base so you can bolt the rack to the floor. These strong but space-efficient and cost-effective racks are offered in capacities of 22U, 25U, 42U, or 45U.
  • Imagine a rack with a 20-inch depth that extends out from the wall only a few inches. That’s our white, tilt-out wall surface-mount rack. It holds 2U and is perfect as a low-profile mount for paging or security systems.

White Rack-Mount Accessories

Install white server rack accessories to enhance the visibility of your cables and devices. We offer the following:

  • White blank panels fill unused rack spaces to keep dust outside your cabinet and to give it a finished, professional look. We offer both white solid panels and white vented panels for more air flow. Both types are available in 1U, 2U, or 3U.
  • White locking rack-mount drawers keep your rack necessities safe and close at hand. Our white rack-mount drawers are a generous 13.7 inches deep and come in depths of 2U, 3U, or 4U. Common drawer items include spare cables, cable management items, documentation, flashlights, tape, cleaning supplies, and spare hardware.
  • White rack shelves let you install non-rack-mountable components in your rack or cabinet. These might include laptop docking stations, desktop computers, external hard drives, audio/video gear, and test equipment. In addition, equipment is easier to access and to move when it is shelved rather than rack-mounted. Our white rack shelves come in three designs – cantilever shelf, fixed shelf, or cabinet shelf. We offer four depths: 8, 10, 14, 16, or 21.6 inches.
  • White, horizontal cable management raceways are basically a 1U by 2.5-inch-deep box that mounts just inside your rack. Routing loose cables inside this well-vented raceway not only helps organize and protect your cables but hides them to prevent your rack from having that “rat’s nest” look.

ShowMeCables’ new line of white server racks and cabinets and matching white accessories are in stock and available with same-day shipping. In-stock products ordered before 5 p.m. ET ship the same day. Flat-rate UPS ground shipping is only $8.99.

Questions? Contact our U.S.-based customer service at +1 (888) 519-9505, email us or chat.