What is a comms rack & cabinet?

Comms racks and cabinets hold mission-critical equipment such as servers, patch panels, routers and switches. Comms racks can also be used as monitoring points with screens and keyboards installed to control the flow of data through the servers, as well as adjusting cooling and humidity systems.

Where can express data install and repair comms racks & cabinets?

We can rapidly install, move and repair comms racks and cabinets in premises large and small across the UK. From designing the best solution for your business to comprehensive aftercare and emergency call-out, Express Data are the network infrastructure installation, repair and mend specialists.

What is a new ups and battery system?

A new UPS and battery system also mean a new manufacturer’s warranty period. Most UPS system batteries are replaced within smaller systems up to 10kVA within a five-year period and when a second replacement set is required the UPS system is upgraded and the old system is decommissioned and recycled.

Why do comms racks & cabinets go wrong?

Typical reasons why comms racks and cabinets go wrong include: temperature, which should be kept at 20C to 24C for best performance, and relative humidity, ideally between 45% and 55%. Too damp will result in condensation causing rust and short circuits, while too dry can lead to electrostatic discharge causing server malfunction.