The A side of a server rack refers to the front side, also known as the “equipment side” or “customer side. ” It is the side of the rack that is easily accessible and visible to users and technicians. Each device is represented by a rectangular shape, with details such as device name, manufacturer, model number, and other relevant information included. The mounting rails allow for easy attachment and adjustment of devices within the. In this article we talk about proper placement of equipment in a rack, in other words, we take a systematic look at the operation of a server rack: from drawing up a plan and installation to wiring labeling. The entire narrative is based primarily on my experience as a data center engineer, and. Since I have little experience with racks I wonder why the switches have their ports on the front of the rack, while all the devices that connect to it (SAN, servers, tape, firewall) have their ethernet ports on the back. My assumption is that is makes it easy to plug/unplug cables, and to watch. A server rack or network cabinet is designed to accommodate different technical devices, including routers, network switches, hubs, Ethernet cables, patch panels, and other storage devices. This is only approved for the sake of neater wiring apparently.