Thinking of the technologies that had a huge impact on the computing and networking industry, the rack mount monitor is high on the list. People who work in the information technology field fully appreciate how rack monitors have changed the look of the data center filled with servers, monitors, and other network systems. Here are reasons to love rack mountable keyboard monitors.
1-Improved space efficiencies – 15, 19, or 22-inch CRT-style monitors take up a lot of cubic space in a server rack, or even on a desktop. Before the Rackmount Keyboard Monitor, these bulky monsters took up a lot of space that could otherwise be used to store a server. A server is a central service provider in a network. Provides application sharing and file storage. The monitor is used to manage and control the server.
In terms of being a vital component of the revenue generation channel, the server is a producer while the monitor is not. Having more servers in a rack means more potential revenue. The rackmount monitor solution reduced the amount of space required for a 15-inch monitor to just 1RU of rack space. That freed up rack space for more revenue-generating servers.
two-Reduced power consumption – CRT-style monitors consume a lot of power compared to LCD monitors that take up only 1U (1.75 inches) of space. Replacing a CRT with a rackmount monitor keyboard reduces the amount of power used by that single monitor. In a data center, where there can be hundreds of monitors, this adds up to huge savings.
3-Enhanced Security – The number one rule for protecting data is to place your computer in a secure environment. Rack mount monitors can be installed in a rack cabinet with a lockable door. If a cabinet is not available, the device in a separate rack still offers some security. The rack mount monitor folds into a tray and can then be slid under other components. This places you out of sight of people in the room.
Some models include a built-in KVM switch. A keyboard, video, and monitor (KVM) switch allows one or more users to access multiple computers from a set of control devices. An administrator can control a number of servers from a single rack mount keyboard monitor combo. This means that the one-to-one server/monitor ratio is greatly reduced, compounding the benefits mentioned above. Fewer monitors and keyboards allow for more revenue-generating components, provide a significant reduction in power consumption, and reduce the number of access points.