The rack server, known as the rack-mounted server, is a computer dedicated to use as a server and designed to be installed in a framework called a rack.
What does a rack contain? The rack contains multiple mounting slots called bays, each designed to hold a hardware unit secured in place with screws.
- A rack server has a low-profile enclosure, in contrast to a tower server, which is built into an upright, standalone cabinet.
- A single rack can contain multiple servers stacked one above the other, consolidating network resources and minimizing the required floor space.
- The rack server configuration also simplifies cabling among network components.
- In an equipment rack filled with servers, a special cooling system is necessary to prevent excessive heat buildup that would otherwise occur when many power-dissipating components are confined in a small space.
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