Secure Server Cages with Optimal Airflow.
Data centre partitioning refers to the use of mesh partition systems to create secure enclosures and segregated areas within data centres or server rooms. In modern data centres it’s often necessary to physically secure certain racks or groups of equipment. Mesh server cages are the solution: they form locked, access-controlled enclosures around IT equipment, preventing unauthorized access while allowing vital airflow and cooling to continue unimpeded.
High Security & Controlled Access
Mesh partitions turn an open server hall into segmented secure zones. The steel mesh panels create a strong barrier that cannot be easily breached. Importantly, our cages can be fitted with sophisticated lock options to integrate with your facility’s security protocols. By deploying cages, you help ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, which mandate physical security for sensitive data systems.
Preserved Airflow & Cooling Efficiency
Unlike solid walls, mesh partitions have no adverse effect on the data centre’s cooling architecture. Cold air can circulate freely through the mesh, and hot exhaust air can likewise flow out, which is critical for maintaining proper temperatures. The open design supports natural air circulation and does not block cooling systems. Additionally, fire suppression system will penetrate the mesh, so the presence of cages won’t require any reconfiguration of sprinkler head locations or delay fire response.
Visibility and Monitoring
Mesh partitions allow full visibility of the enclosed equipment from the outside. This is an advantage for both security monitoring and for operational convenience. Technicians can do visual checks of equipment without unlocking a cage, and any issues like smoke, water leaks, or unauthorized persons inside are immediately apparent to onlookers. Overall, the transparency of mesh means enhanced security without making the environment feel closed off.
Modular and Customisable Design
Data centre layouts can be complex, with raised floors, overhead cable trays, and varying rack sizes. Our data centre partition systems are highly adaptable to these conditions. We can build cages to any footprint, from a single server rack encircled by mesh panels to large, dedicated rooms created within a hall. We will work with you to tailor each partition or cage to fit your specific requirements, ensuring maximum protection and efficiency.
Colocation Data Centres
In multi-tenant data centres, mesh partitions are commonly used to create individual client cages. Each customer rents a cage which contains their racks, isolated from others. These cages may vary in size and often have requirements for specific locks or even branded colours. The cages ensure clients’ hardware is kept private and secure from any other personnel on the colocation floor.
Enterprise Server Rooms
Even within a single company’s data centre or server room, there may be a need to segregate equipment. Data centre partitions allow this internal segmentation at a relatively low cost.
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Beyond traditional data centres, consider any critical infrastructure site with electronics, power stations, substations, airport server rooms, where certain systems need to be both cooled and secured. Mesh enclosures can protect control systems or switchgear in these environments as well, offering the same benefits of security with airflow.
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