When storing vital servers and network equipment, rack enclosures (NEMA rated or vented) are a must for large companies and IT departments. A vented rack enclosure provides functionality, proper arrangement, passive cooling, and, above all, security. In the beginning of the purchasing process, a customer or end-user should ask various questions to find the perfect vented enclosure solution.

Questions to Find the Best Vented Rack Enclosures

1. How much equipment will be stored?
Prior to installing electronics, it is crucial to assess the quantity of equipment that will be placed within the enclosure. This evaluation is essential in determining the overall size of the ventilated enclosure or the total rack mount space (each U representing a height of 1.75 inches) required. In order to accommodate a significant amount of network or electronic equipment, it is possible to combine and secure multiple enclosures together.

2. What type of cable management is necessary?
If a large amount of cables (wires or cords) are needed within the vented enclosure, effective cable management is required for organizing the cables and maintaining proper connectivity. With differing accessories, cables may be positioned vertically or horizontally. To facilitate the entry of cables, split panels, metal or plastic conduit, sleeves, or small openings should be provided. Additionally, these items help prevent cables from getting pinched or cut when closing the enclosure door.

3. Does the equipment need a lock?
A vented enclosure, along with internal electronics, may require security measures, namely being locked and kept private. When opting for an enclosure which needs to be safeguarded, it is advisable to select one equipped with key locking latches on all doors and side panels. This allows for convenient accessibility, while ensuring the protection of the enclosed equipment.

4. What type of add-ons are needed?
When buying a vented server or network enclosure, it’s important to think about useful accessories. These include air circulating fans (often available in single, double, or quadruple options), rack mountable surge protectors, power cords, drawers, shelves (both stationary and sliding), filler panels, levelers, bolt down legs, and industrial grade castors. These accessories help create an organized and easily manageable environment within the vented enclosure.

Carefully consider each question, or your vented enclosure choice may not be the ideal solution. Before purchasing an enclosure, always create a list of everything that is needed. The correct enclosure is will keep electronics safe and secure for many years in the future. This will save money and prevent unnecessary downtime.

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Mt. Pleasant, Pa (May 29, 2015) — ITSENCLOSURES is proud to announce its 30^th year in business. When ITSENCLOSURES first started in 1985, the median home price was about $72,000, ‘The Cosby Show’ was #1 in the Nielsen ratings, and movie theaters were packed with crowds wanting to go ‘Back to the Future’ with Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson. ITSENCLOSURES has come a long way from those early days, but they have never given up on their one true goal, “To safely enclose electronic devices in any environment, protecting them from harsh surroundings, making them more powerful tools, extending their useful life, and above all else, protecting the customer’s processes from costly and unnecessary downtime.”

“Each and every day, everyone at ITSENCLOSURES strives to deliver the most innovative and highest quality products to our strong base of customers,” said JT Spangler, CEO and President of ITSENCLOSURES. “At ITSENCLOSURES, we strive to make our customer service the best asset that we can offer. Our products speak for themselves and our employees consistently work to keep every customer happy with their enclosure purchase, whether big or small. Obviously, we want every customer to be repeat customers.”

For over 30 years, ITSENCLOSURES has been expertly creating and constructing the toughest and strongest electronic enclosures on the market. The large line of NEMA rated PC enclosures are ideal for any setting where dust, dirt, grease, liquids or corrosives are present. ITSENCLOSURES’s advanced products, such as IceStation, NetStation, and ViewStation have become synonymous with the utmost excellence in the enclosure industry.

In the past six months, ITSENCLOSURES has added exciting new products to their already successful line, including the stainless steel IceStation TITAN – NEMA 4X and ViewStation’s Fan Cooled Outdoor Digital Menu Boards for the Quick Service Restaurant Industry, which boasts a 66% energy consumption reduction, compared to compressor based solutions.

“At ITSENCLOSURES, we feel that digital menu boards are the future of not only our company, but the future of quick service restaurant drive-thrus across the country and around the world,” Mr. Spangler explained. “They are vibrant, eye-catching, and can increase efficiency both in customer ordering and in thermal management. Plus, a quick service restaurant’s sales can increase by 8% at the drive-thru, when utilizing digital menu boards. We are thrilled to offer these proven and heavily tested products.”

ITSENCLOSURES plans on adding fresh and ground-breaking products to the marketplace this year and for countless years to come. Through many years of experience, the staff knows that the company must continue to be state-of-the-art to be ahead of the curve.

“Inventiveness will always be our #1 goal for the future and our pledge is to always provide the finest, fastest and most flexible service available,” Mr. Spangler exclaimed. “We know that our products are the best and we will constantly work to get that central message out to the masses.”

About ITSENCLOSURES:

Located 36 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, ITSENCLOSURES has been designing and building the toughest computer enclosures you can find. Their NEMA rated PC enclosures are ideal for any and all environments where dust, dirt and exposure to liquids or corrosives are present.

Their line of computer enclosures, printer enclosures, server enclosures, network enclosures and electronic enclosures protect your investment and allow you to maximize the life of your electronics. ITSENCLOSURES’ products are always ‘Made in the USA’ and allow companies to safely use any computer or monitor in the harshest operating environments. The company has been helping companies protect their technology investments and realize the maximum life cycle of their equipment since its founding in 1985.

For more information on ITSENCLOSURES and their wide array of innovative products, please email ITSENCLOSURES directly (info@itsenclosures.com) or call 1-800-423-9911 to speak to a salesperson.

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ITSENCLOSURES just announced the launch of the company’s new, mobile friendly website, www.itsenclosures.com, which provides customers with a brand new experience. While the URL remains the exact same, the website has a renewed look and clean feel with easier navigation on any computer browser, tablet, or phone. The NEMA 12 IceStation TITAN is just one of the many products that makes a big splash on many of the site’s updated pages.

Fresh Features:

• Quick buttons to download brochures, request a quote, live chat, & email
• Product pages with more useful, straight to the point information
• More videos and imagery for product lines, like IceStation, ViewStation, & NetStation
• Uncomplicated to navigate with updated navigation bar & dropdown menus
• More responsive on desktop computers, tablets, & smartphones
• High resolution banners that showcase the hottest, innovative products

JT Spangler, Owner and President of ITSENCLOSURES, loves how the new site functions and is excited to start collecting quote requests, “Our website is now easier to navigate with updated content and forms. The ITSENCLOSURES team studied and evaluated how customers interacted with our homepage and product pages and we hope that everyone will see a huge difference in how user friendly the site has become. Our plans are to continually refine our web presence, so our site continues to be a useful resource for our current and prospective customers.”

Since the site’s launch at the beginning of the month, the ITSENCLOSURES team has had an overwhelmingly positive response from users of the website. Customers can keep up to date with various product announcements, monthly blogs, and videos showcasing our products features.

“I love to see informative videos, large high resolution pictures, and bold colors and fonts. Our site really stands out when compared to other enclosure manufacturers and I hope that people will take notice and visit often. The overall goal is to grow our business and I believe that this new site will help us in that exciting endeavor.” added Mr. Spangler.

Visit the site, www.ITSENCLOSURES.com and see for yourself!

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About ITSENCLOSURES

Located Southeast of Pittsburgh in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, ITSENCLOSURES designs and builds the toughest industrial enclosures on the market. ITSENCLOSURES’ large line of enclosures protect a company’s investment and maximize the lifetime of the electronics protected. ITSENCLOSURES’ products are always ‘Made in the USA’ and allow companies to safely use any electronics in the harshest operating environments. ITSENCLOSURES has been helping companies protect technology investments and realize the maximum life cycle of their equipment since its founding in 1985.

To learn more about ITSENCLOSURES, contact the Sales Department: 1-800-423-9911 –or– info@itsenclosures.com

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