In today’s fast-paced data environment, colocation professionals are facing pressure on multiple fronts. Customers expect flexibility, high performance, and above all, cost efficiency. But how do you deliver all three—without compromising infrastructure integrity?

That’s exactly what our latest guide, How the Right Cabinets Help Ensure Colocation Scalability & Reduce Costs, is here to solve.

Colocation facilities are increasingly dealing with higher-density deployments. According to industry data, average rack densities have reached 8.2 kW per rack, with many exceeding 20 kW. That number is only expected to grow, and if your cabinet and cooling strategy isn’t designed with scalability in mind, you risk falling behind.

Scalability Starts with Smarter Cabinets

Scaling a colocation environment isn’t just about adding more racks—it’s about ensuring those racks can handle future demand. Cabinets must:

• Support mixed equipment sizes and high-density hardware
• Offer easy rail adjustment and tool-free installation to reduce labour costs
• Allow for efficient cable routing and compartmentalisation for multiple power feeds

Rittal cabinets are engineered to act as modular building blocks, making it easier to scale quickly without retrofitting or reengineering entire spaces. They’re also built to reduce labour with features like quick-action fastenings, integrated locks, and adjustable rails—all designed for one-person installation.

Optimised Cooling = Optimised Costs

Cooling is one of the most overlooked, yet most expensive, components of colocation infrastructure. As thermal loads increase, traditional air-based cooling becomes inefficient—and costly. Our guide explores how rack-integrated cooling systems can simplify scaling, without the need for large infrastructure changes.

Smart Choices for Long-Term Savings

Infrastructure that saves time and energy today, pays off tomorrow. The guide also shares labour-saving tips, like:

• Engineering cabinets for single-person setup
• Built-in locks and latches for faster assembly
• Compatibility with most common cable and PDU setups
  
  

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Whether you’re planning a new colocation build or upgrading an existing facility, this guide gives you the insight to choose the right cabinets—ensuring scalability, operational efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership.