Beyond the Basics: Unpacking the True Value of Rack Diagrams in IT Infrastructure

Beyond the Basics: Unpacking the True Value of Rack Diagrams in IT Infrastructure

By - August 17, 2023

Rack and Cabinet Diagrams – why are they needed? What exactly is a rack diagram? In the IT and network world, rack diagrams are a visual representation of IT hardware equipment inside a network/server rack. They’re used to track and manage: what assets are in each rack and where in the rack are they located….

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Rack Elevation Diagrams: Your Ultimate Guide

Rack Elevation Diagrams: Your Ultimate Guide

By - February 16, 2022

I think it would be fair to call the team here at Graphical Networks experts in diagrams. Afterall, we make netTerrain — IT mapping/documentation software for networks (Logical) and data centers (DCIM) with an add-on module for fiber plants (OSP). One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, ‘hey, what’s the difference between…

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Stop Racking Up Costs: How to Increase Rack Density

Stop Racking Up Costs: How to Increase Rack Density

By - December 13, 2019

In my last article in this series on rack management using DCIM (data center infrastructure management), we talked about managing rack capacity, based on space, nameplate power, and weight availability — and how software such as netTerrain can help with the process of capacity. To review that article, click here. In this article, let’s discuss…

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Stop Racking Up Headaches: How DCIM Helps Manage Racks

Stop Racking Up Headaches: How DCIM Helps Manage Racks

By - December 9, 2019

DCIM…what does Data Center Infrastructure Management software mean to you and your organization? If you ask 100 people what DCIM means, you will get 100 different responses (trust me, I’ve talked to hundreds of folks about DCIM over the years). Truthfully, ‘DCIM’ can be defined as anything, from managing the temperature of data center devices,…

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