What Is a Rackmount Industrial PC?

A rackmount industrial PC is a computer designed to be mounted in standard equipment racks or rack cabinets. These computers can be used especially in industrial control rooms, data acquisition centers and test systems where several systems are located at a central point.

Rackmount designs can be offered in different heights and widths. Processor performance, expansion slots, storage options and cooling design vary by model.

What should you consider when choosing a rackmount PC?

• Rack size and mounting space
• Processor and memory capacity
• PCIe and other expansion options
• Storage capacity and redundancy needs
• Power supply and cooling
• Airflow inside the cabinet and ambient temperature
• Ease of maintenance and access

Rackmount PCs can be suitable for systems that need higher processing power or expansion capacity. However, not every rackmount model is suitable for industrial environments; the product's technical specifications should be matched to the application.