Download PDF - Black Box (UK)

Cabinets & RacksFreestanding CabinetsServerBuyer's Guide | RAK-IT Server CabinetsGlass Front Door, Perforated Rear DoorPerforated Steel Front & Rear Door24U Server CabinetsPartcode RKT24610G RKT24610PExterior Height 1168mm 1168mmExterior Width 600mm 600mmExterior Depth 1000mm 1000mmUseable Height 24U 24UUseable Depth 750mm 750mmWeight 75 kg 71 kgPrice CALL CALLExterior HeightExterior WidthExterior DepthUseable Height (U)Useable Depth* Please add 60mm fortransport castors or 100mmfor heavy duty castors andplinth to the overall heightof the cabinet.30U Server CabinetsPartcode RKT30610G RKT30810G RKT30610P RKT30810PExterior Height 1435mm 1435mm 1435mm 1435mmExterior Width 600mm 800mm 600mm 800mmExterior Depth 1000mm 1000mm 1000mm 1000mmUseable Height 30U 30U 30U 30UUseable Depth 750mm 750mm 750mm 750mmWeight 86 kg 94 kg 82 kg 89 kgPrice CALL CALL CALL CALL42U Server CabinetsPartcode RKT42610G RKT42612G RKT42810G RKT42812G RKT42610P RKT42612P RKT42810P RKT42812PExterior Height 1968mm 1968mm 1968mm 1968mm 1968mm 1968mm 1968mm 1968mmExterior Width 600mm 600mm 800mm 800mm 600mm 600mm 800mm 800mmExterior Depth 1000mm 1200mm 1000mm 1200mm 1000mm 1200mm 1000mm 1200mmUseable Height 42U 42U 42U 42U 42U 42U 42U 42UUseable Depth 750mm 850mm 750mm 850mm 750mm 850mm 750mm 850mmWeight 108 kg 128 kg 119 kg 139 kg 102 kg 121 kg 110 kg 130 kgPrice CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL48U Server CabinetsPartcode RKT48610G RKT48612G RKT48810G RKT48812G RKT48610P RKT48612P RKT48810P RKT48812PExterior Height 2250mm 2250mm 2250mm 2250mm 2250mm 2250mm 2250mm 2250mmExterior Width 600mm 600mm 800mm 800mm 600mm 600mm 800mm 800mmExterior Depth 1000mm 1200mm 1000mm 1200mm 1000mm 1200mm 1000mm 1200mmUseable Height 48U 48U 48U 48U 48U 48U 48U 48UUseable Depth 750mm 850mm 750mm 850mm 750mm 850mm 750mm 850mmWeight 119 kg 139 kg 131 kg 150 kg 112 kg 122 kg 124 kg 144 kgPrice CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALLConfigure theexact cabinetyou needVisit www.blackbox.co.uk/cabinetwizardto configure your cabinet today!info@blackbox.co.uk | www.blackbox.co.uk3

Cabinets & RacksFreestanding CabinetsDataRAK-IT Data CabinetsOur no compromise, cost-effective cabinet solution.• Weight capacity of 750 kg(distibuted evenly).• Constructed of CR4 steel.• In excess of 180 O front and rear dooropening.• Multi cable access through the lid andbase.• Quick release cladding.• Rigid bolted construction.• Quick-release split side panels provideinstant access to components.• Installation friendly.Vented cableentry top cover.Quick-releaselocakable sidepanels.Choice of glassor perforatedsteel front dooras standard.Lever latch lockWhat’s included• (1) Lockable glass or perforated steelfront door with lever latch lock.• (4) 19" Adjustable mounting profiles.• (2) Lockable steel side panels.• (4) Transport castors.• (1) Locakable steel rear door.• (8) Cable management rings.Black powdercoated steelconstruction.See our complete range of RAK-ITData Cabinet accessories, p. 119-121.RKT4266GOptional plinthsand heavy-dutycastors.The Black Box range of RAK-IT datacabinets provide all the features you need,at a price you can afford to pay. Featuringfour corner-posts, with mounting angles ateach post, and supplied with four travelcastors, these cabinets are able to supportup to 750Kg evenly spread throughout thecabinet. They are manufactured from CR4steel and constructed using a rigid bolteddesign.The ventilated steel front door provides72% air flow and is easily removed by theuse of two sprung hinges that give positivefeedback when they are locked. The reardoor is hinged on the same quick releasemechanisms.Suitable for use in all conventionallycooled data centres, as well as both coldaisle and hot aisle containment systems, andall the doors and side panels are quickly andsimply removed, offering immediate accessto the entire cabinet easing installation andtherefore reducing costs.Each cabinet is also shipped with 8jumper rings for vertical cable management.To ensure adequate air flow, each cabinetalso has a vented top cover and an openbottom. Air can be drawn through from thebottom of the cabinet for cold aislecontainment, or through the vented steelfront doors for hot aisle / cold aislecontainment applications.All of the range come complete withtransport castors enabling the cabinet to betransported over rough surfaces such astarmac car parks, and concrete floorswithout damaging the final castors or plinth.4 Tech Support: 0118 965 6000 | Sales: 0118 965 6150

RAK-IT Cabinet AccessoriesPremium quality accessories for our RAK-IT cabinets.RAK-IT Fans/Fan TraysItem Code PriceFor Data Cabinets OnlyTop Fans2-Way RKT2FAND CALL4-Way RKT4FAND CALLFor 600mm Deep Midi Cabinets OnlyFan Tray2-Way RKT2FAN6 CALLFor Server and Midi Cabinets OnlyTop Fans2-Way RKT2FAN8 CALL4-Way RKT4FAN8 CALLFor all CabinetsRackmount Fan Tray2-Way RKT2FANRM CALL4-Way RKT4FANRM CALLCabinets & RacksFreestanding CabinetsRAK-IT Cabinet AccessoriesRAK-IT Jumper Rings• Come in bags of ten.Item Code Price50mm x 70mm Jumper Rings (Bag of 10)(For use with 600mm wide cabinets)RKT50JRCALL115mm x 115mm Jumper Rings (Bag of 10)(For use with 800mm wide cabinets)RKT115JR CALLRAK-IT Loop Jumper Ring PanelsUse RKT2FAN6 for 600mm deep and RKT2FAN8or RKT4FAN8 for 800/1000mm deep cabinets.FREE 24/7 Tech support: 0118 965 6000Item Code PriceLoop Jumper Ring Panels1U x 4 Loops RKT14JRP CALL2U x 4 Loops RKT24JRP CALLNeed help?Call our FREE 24/7 TechnicalSupport hotline and speak toone of our expert advisorsabout your cabinetrequirements. As well as ourhuge range of standardcabinets we can alsosupply bespoke optionssuch as differentcolours, doors,specifications andmore...info@blackbox.co.uk | www.blackbox.co.uk9

Cabinets & RacksWall Mount CabinetsSolid, Two-Section & Side-DoorRAK-IT 600mm Solid Wall Mount CabinetsThe perfect entry level wall mounted cabinet.• Cable access holes with gland plates top and bottom.• Welded mild steel construction providing high load capacity.• 90 O door opening with quick release pins.• 'U' height position markers for accurate equipment positioning.• All round ventilation.• Enclosed perspex front door with locking mechanism.• Available in 6U, 9U, 12U, 15U, 18U and 21U.• Powder coated black steel finish.What’s included• (1) Lockable perspex front door in steel surround.• (2) 19" Adjustable mounting profiles• (1) Earth bonding kitImage for illustrative purposes only, cabinets come inblack powder coated steel finish.RAK-IT 600mm Two-Section Wall Mount CabinetsIdeal if you need constant access to your cabinet.• Cable access holes with gland plates top and bottom.• Welded mild steel construction providing high load capacity.• 90 O door opening with quick release pins.• 'U' height position markers for accurate equipment positioning.• All round ventilation.• Enclosed perspex front door with locking mechanism.• Available in 6U, 9U, 12U, 15U and 18U.• Powder coated black steel finish.What’s included• (1) Lockable perspex front door in steel surround with lever latch lock.• (2) 19" Adjustable mounting profiles• (2) Lockable steel side doors• (2) Vertical cable management panels• (1) Earth bonding kitImage for illustrative purposes only, cabinets come inblack powder coated steel finish.RAK-IT 700mm Side-Door Wall Mount CabinetsIdeal if you need constant access to your cabinet.• Cable access holes with gland plates top and bottom.• Welded mild steel construction providing high load capacity.• 90 O door opening with quick release pins.• 'U' height position markers for accurate equipment positioning.• All round ventilation.• Enclosed perspex front door with locking mechanism.• Available in 9U, 12U, 15U, 18U and 21U.• Powder coated black steel finish.What’s included• (1) Lockable perspex front door in steel surround with lever latch lock.• (2) 19" Adjustable mounting profiles• (2) Lockable steel side doors• (2) Vertical cable management panels• (1) Earth bonding kitImage for illustrative purposes only, cabinets come inblack powder coated steel finish.10 Tech Support: 0118 965 6000 | Sales: 0118 965 6150

Cabinets & RacksWall Mount CabinetsAccessoriesBuyer's Guide | RAK-IT Data CabinetsPerspex Front Door, Steel Rear Door600mm Solid Wall Mount CabinetsPartcode RAKWB6 RAKWB9 RAKWB12 RAKWB15 RAKWB18 RAKWB21Exterior Height 335mm 470mm 605mm 740mm 870mm 1010mmExterior Width 600mm 600mm 600mm 600mm 600mm 600mmExterior Depth 450mm 450mm 450mm 450mm 450mm 450mmUseable Height 6U 9U 12U 15U 18U 21UUseable Depth 390mm 390mm 390mm 390mm 390mm 390mmWeight 12 kg 14 kg 16 kg 18 kg 20 kg 21 kgExterior HeightExterior WidthExterior DepthUseable Height (U)Useable DepthPrice CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL600mm Two-Section Wall Mount CabinetsPartcode RAKWB6SB RAKWB9SB RAKWB12SB RAKWB15SB RAKWB18SBExterior Height 335mm 470mm 605mm 740mm 870mmExterior Width 600mm 600mm 600mm 600mm 600mmExterior Depth 550mm 550mm 550mm 550mm 550mmUseable Height 6U 9U 12U 15U 18UUseable Depth 490mm 652mm 452mm 652mm 452mmWeight 15 kg 17 kg 20 kg 77 kg 60 kgPrice CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL700mm Side-Door Wall Mount CabinetsPartcode RAKWB9SD RAKWB12SD RAKWB15SD RAKWB18SD RAKWB21SDExterior Height 470mm 605mm 740mm 870mm 1010mmExterior Width 700mm 700mm 700mm 700mm 700mmExterior Depth 500mm 500mm 500mm 500mm 500mmUseable Height 9U 12U 15U 18U 21UUseable Depth 390mm 390mm 390mm 390mm 390mmWeight 17 kg 20 kg 23 kg 26 kg 29 kgPrice CALL CALL CALL CALL CALLRAK-IT Wall Mount Cabinet ShelvesThe perfect fit for your wall mount cabinets.• Available in both 1U and 2U high.• Finished in black, powder-coatedsteel.• Choice of 200mm, 300mm or 400mmdeep.• All shelves are front-mounting.Item Code PriceWall Mount Cabinet Shelves1U, 200(D) mm RKT12CSH CALL1U, 300(D) mm RKT13CSH CALL2U, 400(D) mm RKT23CSH CALLNeed help?Call our FREE 24/7 Technical Support hotline and speak to one of our expert advisors about yourcabinet requirements. As well as our huge range of standard cabinets we can also supply bespokeoptions such as different colours, doors, specifications and more...CALL NOW: 0118 965 6000info@blackbox.co.uk | www.blackbox.co.uk11

vs Containment Systems.Hot Aisle ContainmentHot aisle containment is similar but focuses on the exhausted hotair from the rear of the cabinets. The hot air is extracted from abovethe cabinets and is directly chanelled back to the coolers. This air is notmixed into the data centre but is only fed back to the coolers. Thecoolers reduce the air temperature and push the resulting cold airthrough under floor ducting, to the floor in front of the cabinetswhere it is drawn up through the cabinet again, completing the cycle.The advantage of this system is that it is much easier to install into anexisting data centre, as the additional equipment required is fittedabove the cabinets, easing the installation and reducing costs.In the event of a cooler failure, the ambient data centretemperature is able to cool the equipment for longer, giving a greaterresilience against fast temperature increases. The effectiveness of thesystem is increased further as the hot air is still removed from the topof the cabinets, removing the effects of the exhausted hot air mixingwith the cold air from the coolers.This sytem allows the coolers to run more efficiently than with othersystems because the return air is that much hotter. The data centreitself will be regulated at a comfortable temperature since it is nolonger the space that the residual heat is dumped to.Alternative Cooling SystemsTemperature Controlled FansOne easy to install and cost-effective solution can be to installtemperature controlled fan trays into existing cabinets. These trays aretypically installed into the top of the cabinet and when thetemperature rises above a user defined point, the fans come on tohelp exhaust the hot air from the cabinet. They have their ownthermostat built in and only require a single mains socket to work.Since fan trays are installed into the roof of the cabinet, the heatgenerated by the fan will be exhausted into the air space above thecabinet, which means that temperature controlled fans do not add tothe heat inside the cabinet.A typical 4-way rackmountable temperature controlled fan.Climate CabinetsClimate cabinets are cabinets that have their own air conditioningsystems built in. This system has some advantages such as the abilityto place the cabinet anywhere, even if there is no false floor or noexisting air conditioning system. These cabinets are ideal for smalleroffice, where a dedicated server room is difficult, or where there isonly a small amount of the equipment to be cooled. They work thesame way as any air conditioning unit and require a thermal exchangeunit to be placed remotely from the cabinet, usually on the outside ofthe building.They are not the most efficient way to cool equipment, since the airconditioning unit will have a fixed exchange rate. So although thecabinet may start off with only a few items of heat generatingequipment, if more kit is scheduled to be added, the air conditioningunit will have to be specified as a larger unit, minimising the efficiencyuntil the cabinet is complete. The correct blanking panels wouldneed to be removed and thrown away when more equipment is to beinstalled.Cabinets & RacksData Centre CoolingData Centre Cooling vs Containment SystemsA wall mountable cabinet with built-in air conditioning unit.ConclusionThe least economical form of cooling is perimeter cooling, so anymove from this system is likely to increase efficiency and reduceenergy bills. A large green field data centre may consider cold aislecontainment as the ideal solution, but for many existing data centres,hot aisle containment looks to provide the best overall increase inefficiency and potentially the best cost saving in energy reduction. It iseasier to install and maintain, which helps reduce both the initial costand the on-going maintenance costs.In both hot aisle and cold aisle containment solutions, it is imperativeto ensure the correct flow of air is present and that all cabinets haveblanking plates, where required, to force the air to follow the desiredpath. Whichever solution is opted for, correct air flow is the key toensuring the best, most effective cooling.Climate cabinets, with their built-in air conditioning systems, provide agreat solution for individual cabinets. Smaller installations where littlemore than a single wall mounted or floor standing cabinet arerequired, are the perfect place for this solution. Climate cabinetsprovide the cooling required, in an easy to install solution, withoutsome of the wastage associated with other cooling methods. TheBlack Box range starts with an 800 BTU wall mount cabinet and goesright up to an 8000 BTU full height floor-standing cabinet.For cabinets without the massive heat generation of servers andblade servers, roof-mounted temperature controlled fan trays are theanswer. If the cabinet contains a few Ethernet switches and routers, itwill not generate the same level of heat as a cabinet full of bladeservers, so why pay more for an expensive solution you don’t need?As each and every site is different and every customer has a differentrequirement, allied to the fact these solutions are mostly modular, wefeel it’s best to discuss each customer’s requirements with them. Sogive us a call about the solutions available, and we’ll help you choosethe system that’s right for you.Contact us today on 0118 965 6000 and talk to one of our technicalexperts about your requirements.info@blackbox.co.uk | www.blackbox.co.uk15

Cabinets & RacksCooling CabinetsColdLogikColdLogik CabinetsWhen cooling is everything.ColdLogik — How It Works1. Chilled water is provided by a free cooling module,chiller or a combination of both.2. The resulting chilled water is pumped through thepipework by the patent pending Leak Prevention System.3. Chilled water is then drawn through each rear doorcooler. The waste heat from the active equipment housedwithin the cabinets is rejected to a heat exchanger matrix.The net result is that the exhaust air returning back intothe room is at ambient temperature and therefore has noimpact upon the interior of the data centre.4. The ColdLogik system controller's continually monitorthe 'air off' temperatures and the returning watertemperature. This in turn regulates the rear door coolerfan speeds, the inlet water temperature and volume.Saving Money — Free Cooling ModuleFree cooling modules can be supplied as a factory fittedextra within the chiller cubicle when space is at apremium or as a separate self-contained unit. All theunits are designed to the closest ambient for the desiredsystem water temeperature which at worst case is within3 O C. Our free coolers are all fitted with inverter drivenenergy efficient fans to increase energy saving whenambient falls below the point of free cooling. These canbe fitted to an existing facility when changing from astandard CRAC to ColdLogik system.Cooling Distribution UnitIn many cases it is necessary to tap off an existing chillerwhich already supplies chilled water to other on siteservices at 6 O C. If chilled water from the primary circuitwere to remain at this temperature condensation wouldbe induced within the rear door coolers. The CoolingDistribution Unit has been designed to provide closecontrol cooling to the rear door coolers eliminating thepotential of condensation. The process side water,otherwise known as the secondary circuit is a sealedpressurised system with the heat extracted from the reardoor coolers being rejected to a raw chilled water circuitvia a stainless steel plate heat exchanger.Rear Door CoolerIntelligence — ColdLogik Management SystemThe key element to controlling the room environment isthe 'ColdLogik Management System'. Each rear doorcooler is intelligently manged for optimum efficiency byembedded computers that continually adjust theoperational parameters in response to the heat removaldemands placed on the system. By making continualload adjustments the ColdLogik System Controllersmaintain the room ambient temperature.Peace of mind — Leak Prevention SystemThe patent pending Leak Prevention System is anotherColdLogik initiative. By putting the data centre loopincluding the rear door coolers on a negative pressurecircuit the whole data centre is safe from potential leaksin places where it can beleast afforded. In the unlikelyevent say a coupling became loose or a hole was drilledinto a pipe, air would be pulled into the gap/hole,thereby preventing water from escaping. The resultingair now in the circuit is drawn through to a tank inside oroutside the chiller, where it is finally vented out of thesystem and prevented from continuing back around theloop. Inline sensors detect a leak which in turn providesa warning, alerting the user to the problem. Importantlythe ColdLogik system will continue to work, with nonotable effect to its cooling capabilities. As with allaspects of the ColdLogik system the 'LPS' can beretrofitted to an existing circuit, is modular in design andtherefore scalable, so it grows with your data centre.Energy Efficient — ChillerOur chiller systems use the latest technology with eitherhigh efficiency scroll compressors or oil-less magneticallydriven centrifugal compressors both with high EER andESEER energy figures. Our custom built units from 10 to250kW can cater for any ambient from -40OC to +55OCor adverse environmental conditions. The chillers can besupplied complete as a standalone package with pumpsand tanks or as part of a larger system. The chillercontrols communicate directly with the ColdLogik systemcontroller and can vary the water temperature asrequired.Cost ComparisonA cost comparison between a standard hot/cold aisle server room and a ColdLogik server room with the followingspecifications.- Room: 8 x 13 metres (104 m2)- 2-3kW per cabinet- (24) Blade Servers (each producing 2.65kW)Standard Hot Aisle/Cold AisleDescription Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost19" Cabinet 24 £750 £18,000Chiller (NO Free Cooling) 1 £21,250 £21,25036kW Down Flow CRAC 2 £8,000 £16,00Rear Door Heat Exchanger 0 £0 £0Raise Floor 1 £300 m 2 £30,160NO - Leak Prevention System 0 N/A N/ATotal Cost £85,410.00ColdLogik SystemDescription Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost19" Cabinet 8 £750 £6,000Chiller (NO Free Cooling) 1 £32,870 £32,87036kW Down Flow CRAC 1 £5,500 £5,500Rear Door Heat Exchanger 8 £1,550 £1,550Raise Floor 0 £0 £0NO - Leak Prevention System 1 £5,500 £5,500Total Cost £62,270.0016 Tech Support: 0118 965 6000 | Sales: 0118 965 6150

The Black Box range of ColdLogikcabinets, feature a water cooling system thateffectively reduces the heat generated byequipment at source without the usual riskof leaks. Water and electricity obviously donot go well together, and traditional systemsdo not offer any solution to the possibility ofwater leakage, an effect that would bedevastating to a cabinet of live equipment.The Black Box ColdLogik range of cabinetsemploy a ‘pull’ pump for the water coolingsystem, rather than the traditional ‘push’pumping system. This ensures that if a leakoccurred, air is sucked into the pipe workrather than water spilling out. This type ofpump system is called a negative pressuresystem, as there is no ‘positive’ pressure forcingthe water out of the pipe. Instead, thesucking effect of the pump pulls the waterthrough the entire system, and leaks willonly serve to add air into the flow. This air isremoved from the pipes further down thechain.Due to the high efficiency of the coolingsystem, the water temperature can be muchhigher than the traditional 6 O C, which meansa smaller chiller size may be employed,reducing both capital expenditure andongoing running costs, and increasing theavailability of energy efficient ‘free cooling’.The water temperature may be comfortablyset between 14 O C and 22 O C and yet stillachieve the maximum heat dissipation of45kW. The requirement for a smaller chillerreduces the typical energy consumptiondown by 35%. For a further 60% in energysavings. When these savings are addedtogether, an energy saving of over 90% canbe achieved.These energy savings can be equateddirectly to qualifying companies, as arecognised reduction in carbon foot printand therefore taxation benefits through theCarbon Trust and the Enhanced CaptialAllowance Schemes initiatives.To add further savings, because thewater temperature is higher than thetraditional 6 O C, there is no need to purchasecondensation prevention equipment as thereis no chance of condensation forming at thewater temperatures used.Capital expenditure is a major issue withany new build or new requirement, but forgreen field sites, the decision is now a nobrainer. The Black Box range of ColdLogikcabinets require no false floor for coolingducts, and they require no hot aisle or coldaisle containment systems. They provide abetter use of the available space and lose no‘U’ space from within the cabinet. They evenrequire no side of cabinet space at all andwithout doubt offer the best solution forrequirements where space is a real issue. Thismakes the range ideal for installing intocabinets that are already being used. Withno demand for under floor space or overcabinet ducting, these cabinets provide theideal solution at a cost effective price.CablingCooling CabinetsColdLogikRetro FittingOne of the best features of the Black BoxColdLogik range, is that it can be retro fittedto existing cabinets. All of the cooling apparatusis built into the rear door, which can befitted to any existing cabinet. By coolingdown the exhausted air of the cabinet, toless than the ambient room temperature,these cabinets can actually be used to keepyour whole data centre cool. You can evenswitch off your existing CRAC units in mostsituations. When installed with the free coolingmodule, these cabinet rear doors, canhandle 40kW of heat entering them, andstill only exhaust an air temperature of 12 O C.Typically, these cabinets will require a watertemperature of between 14 and 20 O C. Mostcustomers run them at 14 O C. This reducesthe amount of energy required by at least athird. After installing a free cooling moduleand turning down the CRAC units, you canexpect a total energy reduction (based onthe cost of the data centre cooling) ofaround 90%. The ability to add this featureto any existing cabinet from anymanufacturer makes this a very powerfulsolution to the cooling conundrum.The cooling doors weight a lot. The40kW units weigh well over 100kg, but thecabinet does not take the weight. The doorsare connected to the cabinet, but the weightis taken by an independent pole system sothe cabinet is never put under any stress. It’sthis clever mounting design that makes itpossible to use these doors as an upgrade toANY existing cabinet.Black Box ExplainsColdLogik Cabinets.Traditional cooling in data centres is provided by edge coolingas already described. This is an inefficient method of cooling thedata centre as not only are the cabinets cooled, but also all thespace above and below the cabinets, and to the sides, and ofcourse the front and the rear. Most of this air does not requirecooling. As such, cooling the areas other than the cabinetrepresents a huge loss in efficiency and a huge gain in runningcosts..Hot Aisle and Cold Aisle containment systems are basedaround the idea of either controlling the hot air or controlling thecold air, but both are based on the premise that one should bekept away from the other. Both these systems increase efficiencyover the traditional method.ColdLogik cabinets employ a different approach again. Theybring the cooling right into the actual cabinet and remove theheat at source. This system uses the smallest amount of space ofall the systems, ideal for where space is at a premium.The ColdLogik range are the only cabinets to boast a leakprevention system. Other cabinets can only provide a leakdetection system. And as we all know, prevention is better thancure.Most water cooled cabinets push water through the system usinga pump. If a hole develops in the pipes, the water is pushed outinto the inside of the cabinet. Where all the sensitive equipmentis.By employing the pump at the far end of the system, thewater is pulled through, known as negative pressure. If a holedevelops in a pipe, the water is still pulled through the system.The worst case is that some air will also be pulled into the system.Therefore no water will leave the pipe work, keeping all theelectronics safe and secure, and cool.How it works – Water is chilled by the free cooling module, achiller, or by both a free cooling module and a chiller. Theresulting chilled water is then drawn through each rear door ofthe cabinets via the pipe work, using the patented negativepressure Leak Prevention Systems. The waste heat is rejected to aheat exchanger matrix. This air is then expelled into the room atthe ambient room temperature, therefore having no effect onthe air in the data centre. The ColdLogik system controllerscontinually monitor the exhaust air temperature and thereturning water temperature, modifying the rear door cooler fanspeeds, the inlet water temperature and the volume of water.info@blackbox.co.uk | www.blackbox.co.uk17

Cabinets & RacksAcoustic CabinetsuCoustic CabinetsuCoustic CabinetsReduce noise and manage heat — all in one cabinet.• Reduce noise by up to 28.5dBA.• Heat dissipation of up to 7.2kW.• Independently tested.• Available in active or passiveconfigurations.The Black Box range of acoustic cabinetsfeature 28.5dBA of noise attenuation whilststill maintaining adequate heat control. Thesecabinets are available as either active coolingor passive cooling and can dissipate up to7.2kW of heat. The uCoustic range have beensuccessfully tested by MIRA Test Laboratories(Sound Power Measurement in accordancewith ISO3744) and are fully compatible withall the leading server brands including the fullrange of blade servers available.Typical office environments tned to havenoise levels of between 48dBA for a quietoffice and 78dBA for a noisy office. A humanwhisper is aorund 23dBA so by using theBlack Box uCoustic range of cabinets, it ispossible to reduce cabinet noise to less than ahuman whisper — quiet enough to beunheard in a normal office environment.The uCoustic range of cabients areavailable in three sizes, 12U, 24U and 42U,and all are 780mm wide and 1100mm deep,ideal for servers and blade servers alike eachcabient is available in either passive coolingor active cooling configurations, and allcabinets are shipped with load bearingcastors, removing the need to replace castorsupon delivery.• Three sizes available — 12U, 24U and42U.• Manufactured to IEC 60297specifications.The active cabinets feature a temperaturecontrol sensor and variable speed fan mountedon the rear doors. These active cabinetsprovide 7.2kW of heat dissipation, whereasthe passive cabinets provide up to 2.75kW ofheat dissipation.Cable entry is via the base of the cabinetand the cabinets come complete with a cableentry acoustic foam block and acoustic foamcladding to the sides and doors, which istested for flammability to the followingstandards: FMVSS 302 — Pass. U194: V0, Hf1ISO 9001 Acrreditation.All the foam cladding is easily removedand heat management can be added byusing the quick fit blanking panels, whichadd a further 0.5dBA of noise attenuation.Air flow is deisgned into the cabinet, withcold air being drawn into the front of thecabinets, and the hot air exhausted throughthe rear of the cabinets.As a further option, dust ingressprotection is available through the use ofdust filters. Each cabinet can also beoptionally installed into the universal plinth.Finally, to complete the installation, earthbonding kits are available for both thepassive and active ranges of cabinets.Buyer's Guide | uCoustic CabinetsuCoustic CabinetsPartcode ACAB12UP ACAB12UA ACAB24UP ACAB24UA ACAB42UP ACAB42UAActive or Passive Passive Active Passive Active Passive ActiveExterior Height 716mm 716mm 1250mm 1250mm 2050mm 2050mmExterior Width 780mm 780mm 780mm 780mm 780mm 780mmExterior Depth 1100mm 1100mm 1100mm 1100mm 1100mm 1100mmUseable Height 12U 12U 24U 24U 42U 42UUseable Depth 850mm 850mm 850mm 850mm 850mm 850mmExterior HeightExterior WidthExterior DepthUseable Height (U)Useable DepthWeight 110 kg 118 kg 167 kg 179 kg 275 kg 298 kgMax. Load 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg 500 kgPower Consumption N/A Lamp N/A Lamp N/A LampAttenuation Performance 28.0dBA 28.5dBA 28.0dBA 28.5dBA 28.0dBA 28.5dBAMaximum Heat Load 1.75kW 7.2kW 2.25kW 7.2kW 2.25kW 7.2kWPrice CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL* Please call us for uCoustic Cabinet accessories such as dust filters, Plinths, Bonding Kits, Blanking Panels and Trunking.18 Tech Support: 0118 965 6000 | Sales: 0118 965 6150

Cabinets & RacksAcoustic CabinetsuCoustic CabinetsCold Air FlowCold air is drawn in through the front doors ofthe cabinet. This air is drawn through the frontof the equipment by the internal fans present,and exhausted into the rear of the cabinet. Thecold air may be chilled by traditional perimetercooling, or by hot/cold aisle containment.Hot Air ExhaustOnce the air flow has been through theequipment it will be hot. Typically, this air couldbe as high as 40°C or even higher, so the trickis to exhaust the hot air outside the cabinet asquickly and efficiently as possible. Typically, thehot air is exhausted through the sides of therear doors..Limited Space Hot Air ExhaustIn some cases, for instance in area's of limitedspace such as a corner of an office, the hot airis exhausted through the top of the rear doorsensuring that the exhausted hot air is keptaway from the cold air stream presented to thefront pf the cabinet at all times.Solution ProfilesA small firm of solicitors recently upgraded theservers in their office. To try and save costs, theyupgraded from four individual servers to a smallblade server box offering better resiliency and, ofcourse, better future proofing. Unfortunately, theexisting cabinet was in the corner of the main officespace, and after the blade server was switched on, itbecame apparent that the level of noise producedwas unacceptable. The office contacted Black Box tosee if there was anything we could do.The first suggestion we gave was to relocate thecabinet, however due to space and patchingrequirements, this was not deemed a very practicalor cost-effective solution. We then suggested one ofour uCoustic cabinets to replace their existingcabinet. These cabinets are lined with specialacoustic foam and are designed to reduce noiselevels by 28dB. By installing blanking panels, thetotal noise reduction is 28.5 dB. We removed the oldcabinets and installed the new uCoustic cabinet inits place.The blade server was estimated to be around 80dB which is slightly higher than the typical level of anoisy office (78 dB). After the cabinet was installed,the level was approximately 55 dB. Normalconversation is typically around 60 dB and a quietoffice is around 48 dB, so the difference the cabinetmade was startling. To reduce the level to its lowest,Black Box installed the acoustic blanking panels.These quick fit panels also ensure that the air flowsthrough the cabinet correctly, from bottom to topand from front to back. This is critical to maintaininghealthy blade servers.Since the cabinet was in the corner of the office,the only remaining task was to ensure adequate airflow and cooling ability for the equipment inside,especially the blade server itself. Since the uCousticrange of cabinets come with an active fan tray thatis mounted in the roof of the cabinet, the fact it wasplaced in the corner did not cause any problems tothe air flow. To ensure that no power is usedunnecessarily, the fan tray is controlled through athermostat and is only switched on when required.Even the fan speed is controlled to ensure that thetemperature inside the cabinet is kept safe and consistent.info@blackbox.co.uk | www.blackbox.co.uk19

Cabinets & RacksRacksIntroductionElite Rack ManagerExtensive cable management on a footprint that fitson a 24-inch floor tile.• Weight capacity of 450 kg.• Waterfall trays on the top front and rearmaintain proper cable bend radius.• Rack is designed with abundant cablemanagement for high-density networks.• Side channels measure a whopping7.6(W) x 30.5(D) cm.• Eight cable rings can be rotated forhorizontal or vertical cable management.• Keep cables tidy with the more than 88cable tie slots.• This standard 19" EIA 310-D compliantrack can be adjusted to 23".• Features tapped 12-24 rails.• WARRANTY — Lifetime.Adjustable waterfall trays run front to rear.Use with a Ladder Rack to maintain proper cablebend radius.Comes with eight cable rings, which can bemounted in any direction. (Not all are shown here.)Designed with more than 88 cable tie slots.Features eight large 1.75" x 6" slots (four in front,four in rear) on each upright for cablemanagement.Large side openings for better cable management.Super-sized channels are 12"D and 3"W to handlehigh-density network connections.Networking holes line up the 4-post racks.Buyer’s GuideExterior Height 84.0"Rack Units45UBase Depth 21.0"Base Width 23.9"Weight Capacity450 kgItem Code PriceElite Rack Manager RM945A CALLBase can be adjusted to 23".Rack ManagerTake control of cable management with this steel rack.• Weight capacity of 340 kg.• Constructed of 14-gauge steel.• Standard drilled and tapped 12-24 holes.• Each base panel measures 4.25"D.• Racks may be joined togetherfor multirack systems.• Meets EIA standards.• Base has predrilled holes forbolting the rack to the floor.• WARRANTY — Lifetime.What’s included• (16) cable rings• (2) rails• (2) base angles• Top horizontal bar with attached cablewaterfall• Top horizontal bar without waterfall• (2) front-to-back supports• (24) hex head bolts• (70) panhead screws• (24) hex nuts• (48) flat washers• (24) split lock washersBase featurespredrilled holesfor boltingthe rack to thefloor for extrastability.Top channel is designed with anadjustable waterfall to support cablesand protect bend radius.Features 16 built-in steel cable rings,(8 in front, 8 in back). Cable ringscan be adjusted 90 degrees.Side channels feature 6" holes forthreading cable. Additional front andrear cable access cutouts provide morecable management options.Extra-wide and extra-deep uprightchannels provide plenty of room forcable management. Channels measure3.5"W x 6.5"D.Buyer’s GuideExterior Height 84.0"Base Depth15.5" totalRack Units45UInterior Height 78.9"Weight20.5 kg.Item Code PriceRack Manager RM940A CALL20 Tech Support: 0118 965 6000 | Sales: 0118 965 6150

19" Wall Mounting Frames RacksCost-effective solution where space is limited.• Manufactured in the UK.• Ideal for installation sites where space is at a premium such as in risers or shafts.• Standard black finish.• Easy access to internal equipment.• WARRANTY — 15 Years.The 19" Wall Mounting Frames are idealwhen space is at a premium.The steel framework provides sufficientdurability for environments such as risers orshafts. The design enables maximum accessto the internal equipment through the top,base and side entrances. The Wall MountingFrame can also be a cost-effective solutionfor smaller networks where a cabinet is notrequired.Cabinets & RacksCable ManagementAccessoriesItem Code Price19" Wall Mounting Frames2U, 20(D) cm RMU032-02 CALL3U, 20(D) cm RMU032-03 CALL4U, 20(D) cm RMU032-04 CALL6U, 20(D) cm RMU032-06 CALL3U, 35(D) cm RMU034-03 CALL6U, 35(D) cm RMU034-06 CALLHook and Loop Bundle WrapWrap and roll — cable management at your fingertips!Cable TiesAll-purpose ties for securing cable bundles.FT8310FT8361FT8360• The black cable wrap is 5/8" wide andcomes in 15- and 75-foot rolls.• Simple to use — just wrap and cut.• Keeps all your cables organised. No moretripping over unsecured cables in youroffice or home!• WARRANTY — Lifetime.NOTE: FT9555A comes as (8) 75-foot rolls.• Cable Ties secure the tags on your cable.They’re ideal for bundling cable.• Plenum Cable Ties don’t release toxinswhen burned.• Cable Ties with Screw-Down Loop have acircular opening on one end to accept ascrew for fastening the tie.• Cable ID Ties with ID Plate include abuilt-in label area.• Mini Cable Ties are designed to fitthrough small slits in patch panels tomanage cable.• WARRANTY — All: Lifetime.Item Code PriceHook and Loop Bundle Wrap, 5/8" Wide15-ft . FT9545A CALL75-ft . FT9550A CALL600-ft. FT9555A CALLFT611FT610Item Code PriceMini Cable Ties, 1 ⁄8"W x 4"L, 100-PackBlack/Natural FT610 CALLAssorted Colors FT611 CALLu FT611 includes (20) each of red, yellow, blue,fluorescent green, and orange ties.Cable TieCable Tie with Screw-Down LoopFT8350Item Max. Bundling Dia. Length Code PriceCable Ties, 100-Pack Short 0.9" 4.0" FT8110A CALLMedium 1.9" 7.5" FT8120A CALLLong 4.0" 14.5" FT8130A CALLPlenum Cable Ties, 100-Pack Short 0.9" 4.0" FT8210A CALLMedium 1.9" 7.5" FT8220A CALLLong 4.0" 14.5" FT8230A CALLCable Ties with Screw-Down Loop, 100-Pack 1.8" 8.0" FT8310 CALLCable ID Ties with ID Plate, 100-Pack0.3" x 1" Plate 0.75" 4.0" FT8350 CALL0.5" x 1.2" Plate 1.75" 7.5" FT8360 CALL0.5" x 2.25" Plate 4.0" 14.5" FT8361 CALLHook and Loop Plus Cable WrapsCables stay put with these solutions!• Fully adjustable and reusable.• Anchor them anywhere you can install ascrew!info@blackbox.co.uk | www.blackbox.co.ukA reinforced mountinghole and durable cinchbuckle hold cablestightly!Item Code PriceHook and Loop Plus Cable Wraps,1/2" x 9", 10-PackBlack FT9420 CALLRed FT9421 CALLBlue FT9423 CALLYellow FT9422 CALLOrange FT9425 CALL21

Cabinets & RacksWhitewith5th blackdiamondBLACK BOX®SalesTechnical SupportE-mailWebsite0118 965 61500118 965 6000info@blackbox.co.ukwww.blackbox.co.uk