PANDUIT™ PatchRunner™ Rack System Reduces Data Centre Footprint by up to 16%
 London, UK (21st August, 2007) – PANDUIT™, a global supplier of electrical and network solutions, today announced the launch of the 8-foot PatchRunner™ vertical cable management rack system. Today’s data centre managers are challenged with increasing network density with limited floor space. This 8-foot (52 RU) rack system enables 16% more rack space for network equipment in the same footprint as a conventional 7-foot (42 RU) rack.
Alan Farrimond, managing director Panduit EMEA, commented, “With a healthy global economy, commercial rental prices are again on the increase. There has never been more pressure on data centre managers to find ways to offer more service within a limited physical area. The space saving offered by our 8-foot PatchRunner™ rack system is another example of how PANDUIT helps customers manage the real problems they face and make the most from their technology investment.”
The 8-foot system features two rack options. The 2-post standard equipment rack is UL listed for 454kg load rating and is ideal for supporting patch panels and smaller network equipment. The 4-post rack is UL listed for 907kg load rating with adjustable front and rear equipment mounting rails to accommodate heavy networking equipment. Both rack options are fully bonded, simplifying the grounding process, and are compatible with PANDUIT StructuredGround™ Grounding System.
The system also includes 8-foot PatchRunner™ Vertical Cable Managers designed for high-density applications, which feature moulded cable management fingers for greater bend radius control, dual hinged doors for unobstructed access to network cables and slack management spools for optimum patch cord management. PatchRunner™ Vertical Cable Managers in combination with PANDUIT angled patch panels eliminate the need for horizontal cable managers, providing additional space savings for data centre designs.
For further information and photography, please contact:
James Farquharson/Emily Monsell
Goode International Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 1491 873323
E-mail: james.farquharson@goode.co.uk
Sylvia Sielicka
Panduit Europe Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 208 601 7341
E-mail: cs-emea@panduit.com |
