Computer cabinets are fitted with doors and side panels (which may or may not be
removable). Cabinets enclose a rack, which is a frame that provides a means for
mounting electronic equipment. Cabinets come in a variety of styles, colors, and
many contain baffles, fans, and other features. [Adapted from
The Sun Site Planning Guide for Entry-Level Servers].
The terms rack and cabinet are often used interchangeably, which is
incorrect. The rack refers specifically to the frame that provides a means for
mounting electronic equipment, while a cabinet is fitted with doors and side
panels.
Electronics Industries Association Web Site The EIA promotes the market development and competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry through domestic and international policy efforts.
ServerWatch Article: Fujitsu Adds Opteron Blades, Rack Server Following the lead of its Fujitsu Siemens counterpart, the North American Fujitsu Computer Systems Tuesday announced its first Opteron endeavor. Dual-core AMD Opteron processors will power the Primergy BX630 blade server and the Primergy RX220 rack server.
Sun Microsystems Guide Site Planning Guide for Entry-Level Servers Version 1.4. This guide is designed to assist Sun Microsystems customers who have purchased Sun entry-level servers and who seek information about the proper way to house the servers in a data center. It provides information about the servers' environmental requirements, power consumption, cooling requirements, electrical specifications, and space requirements after the servers are mounted in Electronics Industries Association (EIA)-compliant cabinets or racks.
