A few Things to Consider When Choosing a Server Lifter

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Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 Time: 12:03 AM
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Maintaining a data centre can be rather difficult and there are quite a few different problems that can arise from time to time due to the work that is necessary. On of the main issues are lifting servers in and out of racks, servers are quite heavy and difficult to man handle and they can also lead to lower back pain or even time off work if not handled correctly. There may be even a chance of dropping or damaging these servers whilst man handling them. That is why choosing the proper server lifter is going to make quite a difference in your business.

There are a few things to consider prior to choosing a lifter, such as the amount of room that you have between the server racks and the size and height where any of these items are going to need to be installed. The best lifter of choice on the market is the SL500 Server Lift, as it is the premier item that is used for this purpose. Though you certainly have many different choices available to you, there are several key points that need to be considered which will help to show you that SL500 is the right choice for your business as well.

One of the first things that you need to consider is the size of the server lift that you are purchasing. The SL500 has a slim footprint of only 24" wide, this means that it can operate in rack isles of 26" and above. In addition, the server lifter is designed in such a way that it can easily roll over any grates or cords which may be on the floor. The server lifter can basically move around your data centre with ease and can save you time or extra work getting it around.

Another feature that you are going to find to be very beneficial about the SL500 server lifter is the fact that it does not employ the use of hydraulics. Hydraulics may come loose or even leak which can cause hazards to your staff or time to clean up the mess that this can cause. The battery is a sealed unit which also helps prevent battery leaks as well as a feature that allows the battery never to be overcharged. It is standard practice to leave the lifter plugged in charging as this will help maintain the overall life of the battery.

Another great feature is the braking system, once locked the server lifter is going nowhere. The sliding shelf can move 6" in to your racks to allow the equipment to slide on to their rails without the main lifter moving. Having a server lifter in your data centre is going to be one of the best decisions that you ever made, both in terms of workplace efficiency and the safety of the servers and your employees.

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