Thinking back on technologies that had a huge impact on the computer and networking industry, the Rackmount Monitor ranks high in the list. People who work in the information technology field fully appreciate how Rack Monitors changed the face of the data center filled with servers, monitors and other networking systems. Here are reasons to love rack mountable keyboard monitors.
1-Improved Space Efficiencies - The 15, 19 or 22 inch CRT style monitors take up a lot of cubic space in a server rack, or even on a desktop. Prior to Rackmount Keyboard Monitor, these bulky monsters occupied loads of space that otherwise could be used to store a server. A server is a core service provider in a network. It provides for shared applications and file storage. The monitor is used to manage and control the server.
In terms of being a vital component of the revenue producing channel, the server is a producer while the monitor is not. Having more servers in a rack implies more potential revenue. The Rack mount Monitor solution reduced the amount of space required by a monitor from 15 inches up to just 1RU of rack space. That freed up space in the rack for more revenue earning servers.
2-Reduced Power Consumption - CRT style monitors are energy hogs compared to the LCD monitors that take up only 1U (1.75 inches) of space. Replacing a CRT with a Rackmount Monitor Keyboard reduces the amount of energy used by that single monitor. In a data center, where there may be hundreds of monitors, this adds up to tremendous savings.
3-Improved Security - The number one rule of securing data is to place the equipment in a secure environment. Rackmount Monitor units can be installed in a rack cabinet with a lockable door. If a cabinet isn't available then the device in a free standing rack still offers some security. The Rack mountable Monitor folds down into a tray and can then slide underneath other components. This places it out of view from people in the room.
Some models include an integrated KVM Switch. A keyboard, video and monitor (KVM) switch enables single or multiple users to access multiple computers from one set of controlling devices. An administrator can control a number of servers from a single Rackmount keyboard monitor combo. This means that the one-to-one server/monitor relationship is greatly reduced thereby compounding the previously mentioned benefits. Fewer monitors and keyboards allow for more revenue earning components, provides a significant reduction in energy consumption, and reduces the number of access points.
1-Improved Space Efficiencies - The 15, 19 or 22 inch CRT style monitors take up a lot of cubic space in a server rack, or even on a desktop. Prior to Rackmount Keyboard Monitor, these bulky monsters occupied loads of space that otherwise could be used to store a server. A server is a core service provider in a network. It provides for shared applications and file storage. The monitor is used to manage and control the server.
In terms of being a vital component of the revenue producing channel, the server is a producer while the monitor is not. Having more servers in a rack implies more potential revenue. The Rack mount Monitor solution reduced the amount of space required by a monitor from 15 inches up to just 1RU of rack space. That freed up space in the rack for more revenue earning servers.
2-Reduced Power Consumption - CRT style monitors are energy hogs compared to the LCD monitors that take up only 1U (1.75 inches) of space. Replacing a CRT with a Rackmount Monitor Keyboard reduces the amount of energy used by that single monitor. In a data center, where there may be hundreds of monitors, this adds up to tremendous savings.
3-Improved Security - The number one rule of securing data is to place the equipment in a secure environment. Rackmount Monitor units can be installed in a rack cabinet with a lockable door. If a cabinet isn't available then the device in a free standing rack still offers some security. The Rack mountable Monitor folds down into a tray and can then slide underneath other components. This places it out of view from people in the room.
Some models include an integrated KVM Switch. A keyboard, video and monitor (KVM) switch enables single or multiple users to access multiple computers from one set of controlling devices. An administrator can control a number of servers from a single Rackmount keyboard monitor combo. This means that the one-to-one server/monitor relationship is greatly reduced thereby compounding the previously mentioned benefits. Fewer monitors and keyboards allow for more revenue earning components, provides a significant reduction in energy consumption, and reduces the number of access points.
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