Server Accessories

Get reliable performance with the right server accessories. Choose from a wide selection, including power and cable management solutions, server rack accessories, environmental monitoring equipment, server software and other fixtures. Some of the factors to consider when buying server accessories include the server model specifications, form factor and the expansion needs of the server unit or data center.

Rack Mounting Hardware Facilitate Safe and Secure Server Installation

Secure your server workstation installation using the right mounting hardware. Your choice of mounting hardware will depend on the mounting rails of your rack enclosure or relay rack. Cage nut tools are suitable for installing server cage nuts in server enclosures, while cluster kits are suitable for joining cabinets in adjacent positions. Tool-less server cage nuts are easy and convenient to use as they do not require separate tools or screws for installation.

Server Barebones and Workstations Are Highly Customizable

Barebone server systems offer stripped-down server kits that come without hard drives, CPUs or memory modules. They allow for maximum customization with different software. Pedestal and rackmount models are the most popular server barebones. Rackmount rail kits enable you to convert tower servers to a rackmount server system, while a sliding rail kit allows you to fully draw the servers out of the rack for convenient access. In contrast, servers consist of dedicated high-performing processors, adequate RAM and multiple hard drives that help propel data center workloads and manage new deployments. The fast processors are well-suited for operating CPU and RAM-intensive programs, such as video editing, 3D and graphic design.

Load Balancers Evenly Distribute Traffic Across the Network Infrastructure

Load balancers are standard server accessories in farms and clusters. Often used within large organizations, they help reduce congestion and effective management of network traffic. They are also well-suited for network security, response network services and priority activation, owing to their fail-over functionality. Load balancers that feature built-in hardware redundancy are reliable for router clustering and upgrading bandwidths. Most also support different network loads. These kinds of accessories combined with the right server software make a difference in a system's performance.

Proper Cable Management Minimizes Clutter Within Enclosures

Cut down the clutter using customized cables, D-ring hooks, conduits and panels. Customized cables help increase airflow and reduce cluttering within rack enclosures. Using cables with the proper length helps minimize cable clutter in the cabinet for sufficient airflow, which in turn extends the shelf life of the equipment. Choose color-coded cables for easy service identification by administrators. D-ring hooks come in a variety of sizes, and they hold the cabling in place to avoid knotting and crimping. Cable management conduits feature a removable top cover so you can easily add or remove cables before routing them through covered cable ducts. A cable management panel offers an all-in-one cabling solution, as it holds hooks, pipes and conduits of different sizes. Blanking panels help optimize airflow in the enclosure by filling the openings in unused server racks. Some filler panels have hinges with solid or vented designs to provide physical security to the server components.