Network Rack Space Calculator
Calculate rack units needed from equipment list including switches, routers, servers, UPS, and patch panels. Includes power and cooling estimates.
Inputs
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Results
Total Equipment RU
32 RU
Racks Needed
1
Estimated Power
3.65 kW
Rack Utilization76.2 %
Spare RU10 RU
Heat Output12,454 BTU/hr
Cooling Required1.04 tons
Estimated Weight960 lbs
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Number of Switches, Switch Size, and Number of Routers.
- Set Router Size, Number of Firewalls, and Firewall Size.
- Adjust Number of Servers, Server Size as needed.
- Review Total Equipment RU, Racks Needed, and Estimated Power (kW).
- Use Rack Utilization (%) and Spare RU to inform your decision.
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Formula
Total RU = Σ(Count × RU/Device); Racks = ⌈Total RU / Usable RU⌉Related Calculators
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