Network cabinets hold the equipment that keeps data moving. Routers, switches, servers, and other hardware all play a key role in daily operations. In a colocation facility, that equipment may also sit near hardware owned by other tenants.
A locked cabinet offers one level of protection. Adding physical barriers around network equipment can take security a step further.
The first step is simple. Limit who can reach the network cabinets.
Colocation facilities often have tenants, technicians, vendors, and staff working in the same building. Each person may need a different level of access.
Our server cages create a secure area around one rack or a group of network cabinets. This setup helps keep equipment separate from other activities on the data center floor.
A lock on a network cabinet only protects the cabinet door. It does not control access to the space around it.
A wire mesh enclosure creates a larger physical barrier. Teams can secure the front, sides, and surrounding space. They can also add ceiling panels when the layout calls for more protection.
Our Style 840 Wire Partition System uses heavy-duty wire mesh to create these secure server and network equipment areas.
Think about who needs to enter the enclosure and how often they need access.
WireCrafters offers several lock options for our data center cages. Facilities can use card readers, keypads, biometrics, electric strikes, mag locks, and other access control options.
Teams can match the lock to each space's needs. This works well in colocation facilities where tenants may have different security rules.
The size of the wire mesh can also affect physical security.
Our standard server cages use 2-inch by 1-inch woven wire mesh. We also offer custom mesh with smaller openings for applications that need another level of protection.
Options include 3/4-inch and 1/2-inch mesh. These smaller openings can help limit access through the cage while still providing the benefits of an open design.
Network cabinets produce heat. Any physical security system should account for cooling from the start.
Wire mesh allows air to move through the secured space. This helps the existing HVAC system reach the equipment without being limited by a solid wall.
The open design also maintains visibility. Data center staff can see equipment from outside the enclosure and spot issues without entering the cage.
Network equipment depends on more than the cabinet itself. Power lines, data cables, overhead trays, and raised floors can all affect cage design.
Plan around these features before installation. A secure enclosure should protect the equipment without making routine service harder.
Our custom data center cages can extend below raised floors or through drop ceilings. We can also design around overhead systems and other parts of the facility.
Network needs rarely stay the same.
A tenant may add cabinets as its business grows. Another may need a new layout as technology changes.
Our modular server cages give data center teams room to adjust. Facilities can expand or reconfigure the secured area instead of committing to permanent walls.
Securing network cabinets requires more than locking the cabinet door. The space around the equipment matters too.
Our server cages, Style 840 Wire Partition System, custom mesh options, and access control solutions help colocation facilities add physical security around critical network equipment. Teams can protect a single rack or create a larger enclosure for several cabinets.
If you’re planning a new colocation space or need more security around existing network cabinets, contact our team to discuss your project or request a quote today.
We have the expertise and the capacity to craft the perfect solution for you!
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