The benefits of reduced energy consumption and improved performance by adding cold aisles to rows of data centre servers are well know, but if the cabinets in the row are, as is often the case, of different heights, retrofit implementation has previously been difficult, requiring custom components. Schroff UK, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of datacoms infrastructure hardware, has developed a simple low cost modular system of standard compon...

The new Series 236 Card-Lok from Schroff incorporates a dual-thread design that allows the device to be compressed from both ends by turning a single screw, which means that it can be tightened or released twice as quickly as conventional PCB retainers, thereby helping to reduce installation time.

New from enclosure specialist Schroff is the ZonEX range of stainless-steel wall-mount enclosures, which are ATEX certified for housing electronic or electrical equipment in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous locations.

Schroff UK has expanded its 19in. maxpowerPRO family of switched-mode power supplies with the addition of a 6U model designed specifically for high-power CompactPCI applications. Featuring an output of 500W, the new 13100-145 power supply operates from a wide input voltage range of 90 to 264V AC with PFC and delivers output voltages of 5V, 3.3V, 12V and -12V.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has introduced a new hybrid system that combines established bus formats such as VME or CompactPCI with the emerging technology of MicroTCA in a single 3U-high 19in. subrack.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has appointed Rochdale-based Bus Solutions as its first value-added reseller for the UK market. The agreement will enable Schroff customers to obtain highly integrated, bespoke systems in short timescales with no minimum order quantities.

By installing hot aisle/cold aisle containment, re-routing cable runs within the server cabinets and reconfiguring the floor tile layout, Schroff has been able to save some 35% of the previous air conditioning energy usage and provide headroom for the installation of additional servers in the existing cabinets. At the same time, the temperature gradient within the server cabinets was reduced, extending the life of the servers and improving reliab...

Now available from electronics packaging specialist Schroff is a new catalogue detailing the comprehensive range of ruggedised PCB retainers manufactured by Calmark. Schroff and Calmark are sister companies within the Pentair Electronic Packaging Group, and Schroff is now the exclusive supplier of Calmark’s products in the UK.

Enclosure specialist Schroff has launched a new dehumidifier system that is designed to remove moisture from the air within an enclosure, providing an inexpensive yet highly effective way to protect electronic and electrical components from condensation.

Now available from electronics packaging specialist Schroff is a series of PCB retainers that provide a clamping force of more than 4000N, making them ideal for use in the most challenging environments, especially those associated with defence and aerospace systems.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has developed a new retention device for securely fastening AdvancedMC modules into a MicroTCA subrack to enable such systems to withstand the extreme shock and vibration conditions laid down in the recently issued MicroTCA.1 specification.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has introduced a Power Search facility on its website to simplify the task of selecting products from its comprehensive range of europacPRO subracks. Through a step-by-step process of choosing the appropriate options for parameters such as height, width, depth, shielding and backplane compatibility, users are presented with the part number and details of a subrack to meet their exact requirements.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff will be exhibiting a complete family of ruggedised enclosure solutions designed to protect sensitive electronic systems in the most demanding of environments. From 19in. cabinets and subracks to retainers for printed circuit boards (PCBs), Schroff’s comprehensive range of products for military applications provide high levels of resistance to shock and vibration, suppression of electromagnetic interferen...

The Datacoms Division of Schroff UK has enhanced the power distribution capabilities of its core range of thermally managed cabinets through a partnership agreement with Raritan. Schroff cabinets can now be factory fitted with single- and three-phase high output intelligent power distribution units giving up to 22.1 kW per cabinet input power.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has introduced a new 3U, 4-slot MicroTCA system that has been developed to provide a convenient platform for the testing and evaluation of AdvancedMC modules. Based on Schroff’s ratiopac-PRO 19in. desktop case, the new integrated system includes a special MicroTCA backplane, four extra-wide AdvancedMC slots, a 400W ATX power supply unit with a wide input range of 90 to 264VAC, and active cooling using a...

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has announced that it is now the exclusive UK supplier of the ranges of ruggedised PCB retainers and associated products manufactured by Birtcher and Calmark, which are Schroff’s sister companies within the Pentair Electronic Packaging Group.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has launched a new edition of its main catalogue. Running to over 1100 pages, Edition 23 provides detailed technical information on the company’s complete range of products, including cabinets, cases, subracks, plug-in units, embedded systems, backplanes and power supplies.

New from electronics packaging specialist Schroff is a compact MicroTCA system that can accommodate up to six single mid-size AdvancedMC modules in a 19in enclosure with a height of only 1U. Featuring a special case design that ensures efficient cooling of the modules, the 1U MicroTCA system is ideal for use in high-performance multi-processor systems where rack space may be limited – for example, in industrial or transportation applications.

Schroff UK has developed a range of modular standard components to create cold, or hot, aisle contained areas between rows of server housings. Significantly improving the thermal efficiency within data centres, the range of doors and top cover mounted sealing panels can be fitted to any new or existing cabinet installation, irrespective of the rack manufacturer.

New from electronics packaging specialist Schroff is a 16-page, full-colour brochure detailing the company’s capabilities for producing complete enclosure systems, which typically comprise a subrack or case, backplane, power supply, cooling unit and system management module.