Dell Introduces New Rack Server Products

Dell announced recently the introduction of next-generation data center infrastructure products that are meant to offer a simplification and easy management of data centers, while also offering more power efficiency. The new Dell PowerEdge 4220 and PowerEdge 2420 rack enclosures have been added to the company's broad portfolio of servers and storage systems. The new products allow customers to use them in almost any environment, including data centers or remote offices.

The PowerEdge 4220 and PowerEdge 2420 rack enclosures are able to deliver innovative features like power savings and effective cooling. The new products are deeper, compared to previous Dell racks, which means that the hot air has more space to move out. At the same time, the new Dell racks also come with air dams at the front mounting posts, preventing the hot air from the back of the servers to move to the front.

In addition, the new Dell racks also feature an effective power distribution, through flexible rear and side-rack power distribution unit (PDU) options, offering IT staff easy access to the power outlets within the rack. At the same time, there is plenty of space left for IT equipment. The cable management has also been simplified, including adjustable cable rings and removable “tail-bars” placed at the bottom and at the top of the rack back frame.

“Data center racks are no longer just cabinets that house servers and storage – they are an integral part of building a powerful and flexible data center infrastructure to maximize IT productivity,” said Dr. Albert Esser, vice president of Data Center Infrastructure at Dell. “With the launch of our new rack enclosures, businesses of all sizes can best manage their data centers in a cost effective and energy efficient way.”

In addition, Dell also markets the new products as being strong and secure. The PowerEdge 4220 rack features a static load rating of 2,500 pounds, while the PowerEdge 2420 comes with a static load rating of 1,500 pounds. In addition, they also sport stabilizer bars allowing the racks to be secured to the floor, as well as 'ganging kits' allowing for adjacent racks to be bolted to each other.