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Standard Wall-Mount Cabinet Supports IT Demands of Growing Public Schools with Limited Space

May 02, 2017

CPI Supports Education Initiatives
With technology expanding at such a fast rate, the world of education has been working hard to integrate it into classrooms, with many schools using smart boards, tablets and online lesson plans. To make this new generation of learning possible, an increasing amount of equipment is required to properly support and secure the hardware, networks and infrastructure that supply Internet connectivity. School buildings often have only a limited amount of space to store all of its technology, but with the right solution, revolutionizing your school for the digital age can become a reality.

Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia have strived to renovate its schools’ technological capabilities. With the goal of enhancing student achievement through school improvement, it realized the importance of having the right technology when it came to providing a top-quality learning environment, and it found the right solution from Chatsworth Products (CPI).

To support its growing IT infrastructure, using minimal space, Henrico County selected CPI’s Standard Wall-Mount Cabinets, two-post racks, cable managers and cable runway.

Standard Wall-Mount Cabinet is a structurally advanced, metal enclosure designed to store and secure network and communications equipment in smaller, often complex spaces. Implementing flexible, space-saving IT infrastructure product like the Standard Wall-Mount Cabinet can provide new opportunities for schools with rooms already allocated for technology equipment.

Other key features of the Standard Wall-Mount Cabinet include:

  • Unique slot-and-hook system offers swift, one-person assembly in less than 15 minutes
  • Six partially assembled panels ship in a “flatpack” carton for easy maneuvering around jobsites
  • Vents on top and bottom provide airflow. Optional accessories fan kits or perforated door options are available for improved airflow
  • Pair of 19” EIA mounting rails are adjustable in depth
  • Available in a variety of sizes, styles and upgrades

In addition, schools can make the transition to the digital age more affordable by taking advantage of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) eRate program, which makes billions of dollars available for internal connections and Wi-Fi infrastructure in U.S. grades K-12 and public libraries.

Visit the CPI Online Catalog to start helping your school earn an A in technology. Select your desired products, dimensions and quantities and add to your cart. Then, continue to checkout, where you will be able to send your cart information to your local distributor for a quote.

Shannon Ryan, Marketing Administrator

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