Choosing the Right Server Lift for Your Business

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by: tiglet1taylor4
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Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 Time: 8:22 AM
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Keeping your data centre in order is good practice. however there are a few tasks that can cause problems form time to time. For example, the servers that you are installing are rather heavy and cumbersome and this can lead to lower back injuries, one of the most common types of work force injuries that happen in the workplace. In addition, lifting these items without the use of a server lift can result in equipment damage and lower your profits. That is why choosing the proper server lifter is going to make quite a difference in your business.

Several things need to be kept in mind when choosing a server lift, 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. That is why many people choose the SL500 server lifter, as it is the premier item that is used for this purpose. While 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. The lifter can also easily manoeuvre over leads or grates that may be in the way on the floor (although i would never recommend rolling heavy items over any leads within the data centre). This can make it very convenient for you to get the server lift into the area where it needs to be without having to do a lot of extra work in getting it there.

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. Employing a SL500 server lifter in to your data centre will be one of the best choices you can make, as it is efficient, reliable, fast, safe and will protect your assets, mainly your staff and your equipment.

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