Seismic Racks

Natural disasters can occur at any time or place without warning. One minute, everything is fine, and the next minute, you find yourself in the middle of a horrendous storm, tornado, or earthquake. To disaster-proof your business equipment and protect your business from earthquakes, consider investing in seismic data racks for your data center. Find…

Remote work has changed the way we do everything, especially post-COVID. It’s changed the landscape of data centers as well. If no one is physically present to manage your infrastructure, how do you do it? Data centers function as the backbone of most modern businesses, and they’re understood to house various valuable assets, from confidential…

Seismic server racks are designed to hold your mission critical equipment. It’s important to learn as much as possible about the various standards to stay informed and know exactly what your data center cabinets protect against. Learn more about the three important aspects of seismic server standards. GR-63-Core Standards At AMCO Enclosures, our seismic server racks are…

If you have a seismic rack, you’ve demonstrated that you think far ahead, especially if you live in a seismically active place. Seismic racks are perfect for keeping your servers safe in case of emergency, but how are seismic racks important for avoiding downtime? You’ll be surprised at all the things a seismic rack can do. Seismic…

Natural disasters are part of the human experience. Human beings can be astonishingly short-sighted, but we promise you, Mother Nature isn’t. A natural disaster can completely upend the operations of your business and halt any processes in place. One of the most detrimental natural disasters is an earthquake. If you have a business containing a…

With the consequences of climate change worsening, we are more vulnerable than ever to natural disasters, including earthquakes. Of all the natural disasters that can harm our infrastructure and buildings, earthquakes are among the most damaging. The importance of data center seismic protection is more evident every year, and no one should understate it since…

Once only a concern on the west coast, seismic design is now implemented at data centers across the country. All seismic design decisions are engineered calculations to reduce the risk of a server rack falling during an earthquake. So how does seismic design affect rack systems? Engineers must consider several factors when creating rack systems…

You know that there are plenty of benefits of using IT racks, but are you purchasing the best one for your company’s needs? When it comes to preventing data loss, seismic racks are a growing industry solution. When an earthquake hits, it’s important that an organization has done what it can to prevent major equipment…

When it comes to protecting an organization’s data, the physical data center needs to be safeguarded against any threats. While 65% of IT equipment failures happen because of inadequate, poorly maintained, or failed air conditioning systems, mechanical failures are not the only concern. Environmental threats can also cause entire systems failures and physical damage. And…

Most earthquakes are barely noticeable, even by people in the epicenter of the quake zone. But when “the big one” hits, homes and businesses can be completely destroyed. On February 22, 2011, a massive earthquake rattled Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving 185 people dead and thousands more injured. Then, in June of the same year, another…