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Features of a Good Quality Rackmount Powerstrip

A good rackmount powerstrip goes a long way to make power requirements for all your electronic units economic and manageable. Though there are many variety of this available in the market, always go for the ones with features that suit your requirement.

By: Leslie Parker
Category: Computers:Hardware
Posted: Jun 30, 2010
Updated: Jun 30, 2010
Views: 99


With a wide variety of rackmount powerstrip ranges available in the market, it is really difficult to zero in on the one that suit your requirements. Moreover, it also becomes very tricky to choose one with really good features. Here are a few points you may consider while getting one for your computer rack or server racks.

• Go for a rackmount powerstrip that is UL tested & recognized 1363, 1449, 1950, 60950
• One Popular model has front access outlets and is recessed 4 1/2" for plug clearance
• Get any piece with surge and non-surge units but remember to check for authenticity of your rackmount powerstrip.
• See that your powerstrip has green LED indicator when the power is in the on mode. This is important to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Though they come with a standard 10' cord, they are available from 2-15' are also available with many vendors.
• Twist lock plugs are available for additional safety
• A good rackmount powerstrip comes with an encasing of heavy duty 18 GA steel for durability and is generally coated in black.

Nowadays, you can even get a rackmount powerstrip that can be custom made as per your individual choice. If you cannot find a configuration for your application, call a power vendor and you can order for one with different optional receptacles, plugs and on/off switch options.

Where to get a really good rackmount powerstrip?
Though you can get a small selection of rackmount powerstrip options in some electronic stores, you can normally find much a larger assortment with an online vendor. This normally saves you time as well as money. Most of these online stores offer a large variety of server rack and rackmount powerstrip collections and custom options as well.



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Leslie Parker is Expert author in making articles for business, server rack, computer cabinets, server racks, wallmount portable rackmount cases, computer rack, PDUs, rackmount powerstrip, Digital Multimeters and Ecommorce etc. I have made many articles on Rackmount products too.

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