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Introduction Introduction of Rack & Stack 123 TM Rack and Stack is an integration process to stack up switches, servers and storage equipment onto a rack or cabinet for data center deployment. Redundant power distribution units are also installed along with network and power cables. This process is taking place either inside a data center or off-site, and a full test cycle is often performed before plugging in the equipment to the mission critical data centers. Rack and stack simplifies asset management, logistics, implementation as well as overall business processes. A rack full of equipment and cabling is often treated as a single SKU to the end user customers. Features & Benefits Allows for Improved Airflow in Rack Cables Available in Several Colors Facilitates Rapid Installation Customized to Customer Specifications Improve Cable Management & Equipment Maintenance High-Quality Cable and Connectors www.wave-2-wave.com info@wave-2-wave.com 517 Fairview Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Rack & Stack 123
Complexity of Cabling Simplicity Cabling is often the most time consuming and complex process due to the lack of standardization. A customer tailored solution is not easily available from manufacturers. Customers may have various color preferences due to corporate branding or internal networking conventions. Due to space limitations and equipment density, cables in granular lengths are desired to save space and streamline organizations. Labeling is crucial for accurate port mapping, traceability and on-going maintenance. Cabling is often a labor intensive process that introduce a significant portion of cost and time delays. Does your data center look like this? 4 toll-free: 1-877-223-2296 office: 408-586-8800 fax: 408-586-8877
Scope of Work Rack Layout - TOR vs MOR Top of the Rack (TOR) configuration seems to be the most popular rack layout in many data center deployments. Middle of the Rack (MOR) configuration is emerging as an alternative for better streamlining of cables and alignment with PDU s. Middle of the Rack (MOR) saves 30% of cable volume and often creates a more symmetrical and balanced look. Top of the Rack Switch - Top of Rack Cable - Left & Right Sides A Typical Rack and Stack Bundle Configuration - Uses 30% More Cabling - 100% more of Wire Management Space Middle of the Rack Switch - Middle of Rack Cable - Left & Right Sides Most Efficient Cable Usage - Average Cable Length: 4.3 ft versus 6.5 ft (Top of the Rack Configuration) Most Cost Effective Solution www.wave-2-wave.com info@wave-2-wave.com 517 Fairview Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Rack & Stack 123
Scope of Work Equipment Identification Setting up the right numbering and port mapping system is a good step to streamlining operations. It s common to connect a server on rack unit #1 at the bottom of a rack to port 1 on the switches. With vendors proprietary design and limitations from power, cooling, ASIC s, etc., this is an area of complexity that directly affect cabling. Servers Storage Switches PDU s / PSU s Servers There are 3 commonly used servers in data center deployments, i.e., 1U single server, 2U single server and 2U multiple servers. These servers can come from large vendors such as HP or Dell, and they have smaller variations in terms position of power modules and networking port layouts. Dell PowerEdge 6220 Rack Server 6 toll-free: 1-877-223-2296 office: 408-586-8800 fax: 408-586-8877
Scope of Work Cabling Considerations Wave2Wave Solution can help our clients determine the best fit for their racks. As today s racks become more versatile and complex, it s critical to have the right components for our client s needs. Consider if the bundle needs what type of labeling, what color. Will it come from the top of the rack or the middle of the rack? What is the distance of the slack? We can help you determine all of these choices. Once we design the right solution, we ll append it with one part number and our client will be able to re-order the same bundle easily. www.wave-2-wave.com info@wave-2-wave.com 517 Fairview Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Rack & Stack 123
Scope of Work Overall Workflow Determine your bundle configuration in 4 easy steps Rack Worksheet 1 2 3 Switch 1 4 1U Switch 2 Console 1U Checklist (Check Ap Switch A 1 25 8 32 9 3 B 1 2 15 16 1 1 Once you have a built up rack available, W2W will provide a measurement bundle for installation and measurement. Install the measurement bundle and record the switch and server cable information. Based on these measurements W2W will create a drawing set with a unique part number, and will deliver the first article bundles for installation in your rack. C 1 9 Following installation verification, should any changes be necessary, Server Inform the bundles will be reworked as U Type: 1U necessary and updated drawings will be provided. Depth: 16 Configuration 2 8 toll-free: 1-877-223-2296 office: 408-586-8800 fax: 408-586-8877 U# Server Star U# Server End U# Ethernet 1 U# Ethernet 2 U# Console Sw 8 1
Wave2Wave s Rack & Stack 123 Information Collection What is your cable configuration? Wave2Wave Solution has a simple form for our clients to complete. We can meet on-site with our customer and take measurements. Provide W2W with information on your rack configuration: Type of port switch configurations: A, B or C U location and size (1, 2, 3 or 4U) of switches and servers Bundle location for console, ethernet1 and ethernet2 - middle, left or right Color of each bundle Total number of servers Switch to server depth offset Top Middle Top Left Top Right Location of unit 1? Top Bottom How many number of server ports? Rack unit size for servers and switches? What type of dongle connectors? Copper connection type? CAT5E CAT6 Copper Jacket Color? P Y W R PR O GY GN BK BL www.wave-2-wave.com info@wave-2-wave.com 517 Fairview Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Rack & Stack 123
Wave2Wave s Rack & Stack 123 Factory Cable Bundles Jacket Colors CAT5E/CAT6 Jacket Color ID Color coding is often used to identify different network segments or different functionality of networks. Cable colors are often significant in highlighting corporate branding. It s important to maintain a high level of consistency in cable colors, to demonstrate the perception of quality in a data center. Custom Label Labeling & Barcodes Wave2Wave provides cost effective standard or custom labeling options, as part of their manufacturing process. With 100% RoHS compliant materials, Wave2Wave data center labels operates within a wide temperature range: for example the area behind the server and close to the fan s heat dissipation. With triangular view print, we make sure the information is visible from all angles. Barcode labels are also printed with high readability. QSFP+ Cable SFP+ Cable Barcode 10 toll-free: 1-877-223-2296 office: 408-586-8800 fax: 408-586-8877
Wave2Wave s Rack & Stack 123 Factory Cable Kitting Power cables come in black jacket as standard market practice. Today s data centers are complex and often require identifying power cables with a coloring scheme, such as identifying primary and secondary power sources for equipment. Wave2Wave offers color power cables in custom lengths, to address these requirements. Power Cables Other Cables and accessories Power Cables RFID Scanner RFID Tag www.wave-2-wave.com info@wave-2-wave.com 517 Fairview Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Rack & Stack 123
Wave2Wave s Rack & Stack 123 Labeling in the Factory In today s data centers, cabling becomes increasingly critical in supporting highly reliable connectivity throughout high speed Ethernet, SAN and device interconnects. A consistent identification system must be provided to track assets during transit and support operations and maintenance during deployment. Wave2Wave provides a comprehensive cable identification system tailored to customer applications. White label black print vs black label white print (Helps identify cable port numbers) Triangular View Orientation of Print White label black print vs black label white print : Black (Odd) White (Even) Orientation of Print Triangular View 12 toll-free: 1-877-223-2296 office: 408-586-8800 fax: 408-586-8877
Benefits & SFP+ Bundles Cost & Time Savings Wave2Wave s Rack & Stack 123 Bundle Cable reduces customer cost by saving time and labor in deployment. In addition, the cable provides a very clean, organized and professional look eliminating the appearance of cables hanging everywhere in the data center. Additionally, the Rack & Stack 123 Bundle Cable improves cable management as well as improved airflow with its slick, customized design. SFP+ Bundles The SFP+ bundle configuration assemblies are high-performance, cost effective I/O solutions for 10Gb Ethernet and 10G Fiber Channel applications. The bundle has customized length, pre-bundle, pre-labeled to fit many server types depending on customer specifications. Cleaness and Organization The Rack & Stack 123 Bundle Cable is a custom designed solution that reduces unecessary cabling. It s designed to fit your rack with ease and simplicity. Based on your rack, our team measures and builds your cables to a tailored length. www.wave-2-wave.com info@wave-2-wave.com 517 Fairview Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Rack & Stack 123
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