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, NavePoint recently introduced a new line of white server cabinets, open-frame racks, and matching rack accessories. They hold standard 19-inch-wide components and include:

• White server cabinets
• White four-post racks and white two-post racks
• White cantilever shelves, white cabinet shelves , and an extra-deep white fixed shelf
• White rack-mount drawers
• White rack-mount blank panels
• White horizontal cable management raceway

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

5 Advantages of White Server Cabinets and Open-Frame Racks

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: White surfaces reflecting more light 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.

NavePoint White Server Cabinets

NavePoint’s new white server cabinets for 19-inch-wide components enhance your workplace’s clean, modern look. Mount them to a wall or leave them free-standing. The tempered glass door lets you monitor your components and it’s reversible to best fit your room arrangement.

Key Features:

• All Sizes – Six vertical capacities, from 6U to 22U
• Depth Options – Max. rail depths of 11.75, 15.5, and 21.5 inches
• Stable – Cold-rolled steel construction and 130-pound carrying capacity
• Secure – Locks on the front door and on each removable side panel
• Cooling – Vents high and low and cutouts for two optional fans on top

NavePoint White Open-Frame Racks

Our white four-post open-frame racks are made of cold-rolled steel, rock solid enough to hold up to 1,322 pounds. We have your size, with vertical options of 25U, 37U, 42U, or 45U, and adjustable depths of 15.7 to 40.7 inches. Their caster wheels are both lockable and removable.

NavePoint’s white two-post open-frame racks have a small footprint but hold up to 661 pounds. They come in vertical sizes of 22U, 25U, 42U, and 45U. They are made of cold-rolled steel or lightweight aluminum. The ones with a flat base can be bolted to the floor for added stability, or get one with caster wheels if you want more mobility.

New NavePoint White Rack-Mount Accessories

These new white accessories match our cabinets and open-frame racks.

• 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, cabinet shelf, and fixed shelf. We offer four depths: 8, 10, 14, 16, and 21.6 inches.
• Rack-mount drawers keep your rack necessities safe and close at hand. Our locking 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.
• Blank panels fill unused rack spaces to keep dust outside your cabinet and to give it a finished, professional look. We offer white rack-mount blank panels in both solid and vented for more air flow. Both types are available in 1U, 2U, or 3U.
• A raceway is basically a box that mounts just inside your rack that helps route cables and tucks them away for a cleaner look. Our well-vented white horizontal cable management raceway is 1U by 2.5 inches deep. It will help you organize and protect your cables while hiding them to give your rack a more organized look.

Our white server cabinets, open-frame racks, and matching rack accessories are in stock now and available with FREE standard same-day shipping. If you have product questions or need recommendations, contact our U.S.-based team of experts at +1 (866) 312-5401 or email us at sales@navepoint.com.