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what is a rack in a data center?
Within the context of information technology and the data center, we define a rack as a physical structure that houses hardware elements. In data center environments, racks typically hold hardware components like servers, networking devices and other IT equipment.
Racks enable organizations to store a lot of IT equipment in a relatively small space, without the need for bulky shelving units.
Racks typically come in two sizes. In the US, they usually measure nineteen inches across and are 73.5 inches tall. In Europe, the ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) standard is 23 inches.
Knowing the measurements of your rack structures is critical to mounting equipment correctly. Each rack contains several mounting slots, also known as bays, in which you can place hardware units by screwing them into place.
A single rack can house multiple servers that are placed one on top of the other, enabling organizations to minimize floor space usage while unifying network capacity and simplifying cabling design.
When using a rack for numerous servers, organizations must implement cooling technologies to ensure the servers do not overheat, which is all too possible with many heat-generating components in a confined area.
Beyond that, embracing automated infrastructure management (AIM) is vital to bringing much-needed visibility, monitoring and control to network physical-layer components like racks. Discover how our tool, PatchView+, can help you today.
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New Delhi, India - February 18, 2026 - RiT Tech, a pioneering leader in infrastructure management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with RAH Infotech, India’s leading value-added distributor for cybersecurity, cloud, and digital infrastructure solutions. The collaboration aims to introduce RiT Tech’s flagship platform, XpedITe, to the Indian market, empowering enterprises, colocation operators, and government data centers to achieve greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. India’s data center market is witnessing exponential growth, driven by the rapid expansion of cloud computing, AI adoption, and digital transformation initiatives. This collaboration comes at a pivotal time when enterprises are seeking unified, automated, and intelligent infrastructure management to optimize performance, ensure uptime, and align with sustainability goals. XpedITe by RiT Tech is an advanced Universal Intelligent Infrastructure Management (UIIM) platform that unifies data from IT, facilities, and networks to deliver real-time visibility and predictive insights. It supports AI-driven capacity planning, sustainability dashboards, automated IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) processes, and cross-layer integration, making it a complete orchestration tool for modern data centers. “As India evolves into a global data hub, the need for intelligent, integrated, and sustainable data center operations has never been greater,” said Mr. Ashok Kumar, Founder & Managing Director at RAH Infotech . “Our partnership with RiT Tech marks a major milestone in bridging the operational silos between IT and infrastructure. XpedITe’s unified platform will enable Indian enterprises to move from reactive management to predictive, data-driven decision-making. With our strong channel network and local expertise, we are well-positioned to help customers adopt the next generation of infrastructure intelligence.” “India represents one of the fastest-growing data center markets globally, and we are excited to partner with RAH Infotech to deliver our XpedITe platform to this dynamic ecosystem,” said Assaf Skolnik, CEO at RiT Tech . “RAH Infotech’s deep market presence and technical expertise make them an ideal partner to drive our vision of Universal Intelligent Infrastructure Management in India. Together, we aim to empower organizations with real-time visibility, automation, and actionable insights that improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.” Through this partnership, RAH Infotech will serve as RiT Tech’s official distributor and implementation partner in India. The collaboration will focus on partner enablement, with RAH Infotech training its extensive network of system integrators and resellers to deploy and support RiT Tech’s solutions. About RAH Infotech RAH Infotech is India’s leading value-added technology distributor and solutions provider. Headquartered in New Delhi, RAH Infotech has been providing world-class IT solutions since 2005 to a large number of channel partners and enterprises in India & SAARC regions. Our rich portfolio includes a wide range of best-of-breed solutions to address requirements across Security, Data, Network, Application, Storage, and beyond. As a top-tier technology enabler, we manage the entire value chain of data management requirements of enterprises and protect their digital assets. We partner with the finest global technology firms to develop customized IT solutions in the area of cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, data management and application management for various industry verticals. Please visit our official website: http://www.rahinfotech.com/
As RiT Tech continues to expand globally, we are pleased to announce the appointment of David Guedes as Executive Regional Business Development Director - a strategic move that aligns with our commitment to growth and boosts our go-to-market team across EMEA and the US. A well respected expert, David brings over two decades of experience in technical solution development and strategic sales within the data center environment. Throughout his career, David has gained a credible understanding of the operational, commercial and sustainability priorities that are shaping the future of data center infrastructure and operations management. “Joining RiT Tech is an exciting next step. The direction of the company perfectly aligns where I see the industry heading,” said David. “There is a real need for products and platforms that go beyond infrastructure monitoring. It is clear the future is universal and intelligent infrastructure management (UIIM). Operators are looking for tools that bring together observability, automation and operational control in one place.” An electrical engineer by background, David has led go-to-market strategies for both startups and multinationals. He co-founded the Portuguese Data Centre Association and was named one of the top 100 UK Sales Directors. “What stood out to me at RiT Tech was not just the product, XpedITe, it was the team and the mindset,” he added. “There is a culture of collaboration and long-term thinking here, which is rare. UIIM is a philosophy that helps clients move from reactive management to intelligent operations.” David sees significant opportunity in helping organisations address the complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure, meet growing sustainability targets, and adopt intelligent automation. With regulation and scale becoming more complex, his focus will be on helping clients gain visibility, control and confidence across their infrastructure environments. Assaf Skolnik, CEO of RiT Tech, commented: “David’s appointment is a significant milestone for RiT Tech in Europe. He brings a rare combination of deep technical understanding, strategic commercial leadership, and industry credibility. As data center environments become more complex and more regulated, our customers need clarity, intelligence, and confidence in how they operate their infrastructure. David will play a key role in helping our customers realise the full value of the XpedITe platform and advance their journey toward truly intelligent infrastructure.” David’s appointment supports RiT Tech’s ongoing mission to enduring digital infrastructure that thinks ahead, creating value through operational agility, intelligent automation and regulatory alignment.
An organization referred to here as GlobalFinance, a leading force in the financial sector, faced a persistent operational gap due to limited, real-time visibility into its data center environment. Without granular insight into power usage and environmental conditions, operational teams faced major risk planning, capacity forecasting, and incident resolution constraints. It became clear that closing this gap would greatly reduce risk, improve efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge, particularly in an industry where uptime and compliance are non-negotiable. As detailed in our latest white paper , RiT Tech partnered with Equinix to implement XpedITe TenantBridge—part of our Universal Intelligent Infrastructure Management (UIIM) framework that unifies operational data from colocation providers and their tenants. This was installed at one of GlobalFinance’s U.S.-based Greenfield facilities. This marks a major step forward in operational oversight for the financial sector and opens the door to significant efficiency gains, from reduced downtime to tighter control over capacity-related costs. What makes this integration a step-change in financial-sector data center management? The consolidated, real-time view of power, cooling, and environmental metrics that TenantBridge provides allows for automated alerts on excess energy use and supports far more proactive planning for demand peaks. By consolidating all data center metrics into one platform, operators can better respond to potential issues such as temperature spikes or unusual power draws, enabling engineers to resolve problems long before they escalate. This frees teams to focus on more proactive measures that further minimize downtime and speed up incident resolution. This unified view also empowers GlobalFinance to manage capacity with exceptional accuracy, avoiding overage charges and keeping usage within contractual limits, all without the need for direct power meters. That continuous visualization of real-time consumption data alongside detailed capacity reports and precise environmental and power logs also provides audit-ready records that adhere to tough financial-sector reporting requirements. Collectively, this provides an excellent foundation for far more cost-effective and compliant operations. Want to learn more about our groundbreaking GlobalFinance deployment? See our latest white paper for more details about our GlobalFinance deployment, including technical implementation insights and measured outcomes.