In most data rooms, expensive rack server units and IT equipment are housed in lightweight server rack solutions made of thin sheet metal. While these cabinets are familiar and practical, they offer little to no protection against physical attacks – even if the door is locked. A skilled intruder can access a standard server cabinet rack and the sensitive data within in a matter of seconds.
For many organizations, the rack server hardware inside these cabinets is mission-critical – essential for business continuity and data security. That’s why physical protection for your server rack is no longer optional; it’s a necessity.
Option 1: Placing a Standard Server Rack in a Secured Room
One way to protect your infrastructure is to place a standard server cabinet rack in a specially reinforced room. This requires strengthening walls, floors, and ceilings, and ensuring the door and locking systems are strong enough to resist forced entry. However, building such a secure space isn’t always feasible or cost-effective for every server rack deployment.
Option 2: Upgrade to a Certified Kaso R16 Server Cabinet Rack
The most efficient way to secure your hardware is to upgrade to a tested and certified Kaso R16 IT Safe. Unlike an ordinary server rack, the Kaso R16 is a specialized server cabinet rack designed to withstand physical attacks, providing a new level of protection for your critical rack server infrastructure. With Kaso, you safeguard your business, not just your equipment.
Key Benefits of Kaso R16 for Rack Server Protection
Kaso high-security IT safes have been developed for the increasing demand for physical security for rack server hardware and data intrusion protection. These units are certified according to ECB-S R16 Guidelines to Grade I against intrusion and manipulation.
Technical Specifications and Advanced Features
This section details how the Kaso R16 outperforms standard IT housing in both security and usability.
- Flexible 19-Inch Rack Server Installation: Each Kaso server rack safe is supplied with a removable pull-out 19-inch rack, enabling easy installation of rack server units and cabling. The rack is depth-adjustable to fit various hardware requirements.
- Integrated Ventilation and Cable Management: These server cabinet rack solutions are equipped with integrated and active ventilation systems with thermostatic control. Dedicated cable and power conducts ensure convenient assembly and operation.
- Certified Locking and Anchoring Options: Standard features include EN 1300 certified high-security key locks (Class B). To prevent unauthorized removal of the entire server cabinet rack, cabinets are supplied with floor or wall anchoring options.
Explore our full range of R16 IT Safes for detailed technical specifications.
