Thinking of the technologies that made a huge impact on the computer and networking industry, the rack mount monitor ranks high on the list. People who work in the information technology field fully appreciate how rack monitors changed the look of the data center packed with servers, monitors, and other network systems. Here are reasons to love rack-mountable keyboard monitors.

1-Improved space efficiencies – 15, 19, or 22-inch CRT-style monitors take up a lot of cubic space in a server rack, or even on a desktop. Before Rackmount Keyboard Monitor, these bulky behemoths took up a lot of space that might otherwise be used to store a server. A server is a central service provider on a network. It provides shared applications and file storage. The monitor is used to manage and control the server.

In terms of being a vital component of the revenue generation channel, the server is a producer while the monitor is not. Having more servers in a rack means more potential revenue. The rackmount monitor solution reduced the amount of space required by a 15-inch monitor to just 1RU of rack space. That freed up rack space for more revenue-generating servers.

2-reduced power consumption – CRT-style monitors consume a lot of power compared to LCD monitors that take up only 1U (1.75 inches) of space. Replacing a CRT with a rack mount monitor keyboard reduces the amount of power used by that single monitor. In a data center, where there may be hundreds of monitors, this adds up to huge savings.

3-enhanced security – The number one rule to protect data is to place the equipment in a secure environment. Rack mount monitors can be installed in a rack cabinet with a lockable door. If a cabinet is not available, the device in a separate rack still offers some security. The rack mount monitor folds into a tray and can then be slid under other components. This places it out of sight of the people in the room.

Some models include a built-in KVM switch. A keyboard, video, and monitor (KVM) switch allows one or multiple users to access multiple computers from one set of control devices. An administrator can monitor a number of servers from a single rackmount keyboard monitor combo. This means that the one-to-one server/monitor ratio is greatly reduced, compounding the aforementioned benefits. Fewer monitors and keyboards allow for more revenue-generating components, provide a significant reduction in power consumption, and reduce the number of access points.