Can you reorganise a rack that is already in production?
Yes, DataRoad reorganises live racks with minimal disruption. The work is phased and scheduled in windows agreed with the company, so each device is offline for as short a time as possible. We redo terminations, install patch panels, tidy the cabling and label everything. At the end we test every connection before handing the network back to the team.
How much does it cost to organise a network rack?
The price is fixed in the proposal after the site visit, because it depends on the number of connections, the state of the cabling and the power required. The work sits within an IT Unlimited contract, from €395/month + VAT, which covers maintenance of the network once installed. We do not do one-off jobs or sell standalone equipment.
What size of rack do we need?
The right size comes from the survey: we count connections, switches, firewall, servers and UPS and leave room to grow. A wall-mounted rack serves many offices; technical rooms with servers call for a floor-standing rack. We size for the years ahead, not just for today, so the rack does not need replacing at the first expansion.
Is the rack protected against power failures?
Yes, rack PDUs and a UPS protect the equipment against power cuts and surges. The UPS gives switches, firewall and servers time not to shut down abruptly during a short outage. Its capacity is chosen according to the actual load measured during the visit, and power becomes part of network monitoring.
What documentation do we receive?
You receive the rack diagram and the connection map, with every port and cable identified. That documentation is yours and is the basis for any future maintenance or expansion. Any engineer, in-house or external, understands in minutes what is connected to what, which shortens every intervention and reduces the risk of errors.
Do you carry out periodic rack checks?
Yes, periodic rack inspection can be part of the network maintenance agreement under IT Unlimited. We check connections, temperature, the UPS and labelling after every change. That way the order achieved during the project lasts for years, instead of being lost at the first equipment swap.