Decommissioning and Upgrading Rack Systems Within Data Centers
Case Study Summary
Data Center Server Room Identification and upgrades have unique challenges that set them apart from other projects. Brady is proud to provide custom solutions for contractors and site managers.
- Facility managers are constantly challenged to maintain performance while upgrading equipment. Whether you do this work inhouse or use a contractor, labor costs are a constant concern.
- Brady products like the A6500, A6200, i7100 and M410 help improve labeling productivity while also helping maintain company standards, even when hiring 3rd party contractors.
- Our ongoing partnership allows us to introduce new products and workflows to customers, creating greater efficiencies.
Efficiencies in Cable Labeling
After analyzing their construction process, it was clear that manual labeling was standing in the way of project efficiency. With strict labeling requirements and thousands of wires requiring identification, labeling by hand was consuming hundreds of man hours and introducing unacceptable error rates.To help them get more efficient and accurate in the wire labeling process, we recommended the A6500 Wraptor and the A6200 Wraptor - two Brady products that take a series of labor-intensive, inefficient processes and turn them into a modern, automated process.
Our print and apply solutions allowed contractors to cut labeling time in half, delivering significant labor savings in less than a month. On top of that, electrical contractors were able to focus on the technical work they were hired for instead of tedious manual labeling tasks.
Using an A6500 Wraptor to automate cable labeling.
Server Rack Organization
In dense server racks, high-visibility labeling is important for easy identification. When every minute of downtime costs thousands of dollars, finding the issue quickly is key.
To facilitate quick identification, we implemented the i7100 Industrial Label Printer alongside our B-593 raised labels. This combination provided the durability of traditional engraved plates with the agility of on-demand, on-site printing. The result? Labels that deliver high-contrast visibility with an aggressive adhesive specifically engineered to meet the temperature standards for high-performance data centers.
Project Challenges
Data center sites operate under strict, no-wireless protocols to prevent unauthorized access. To meet these requirements, Brady deployed the A6200 Wraptor and A6500 Wraptor benchtop units along with our M410 portable printers. Each product operates with full standalone functionality with the capability to connect to PCs via a secure, wired connection.
Brady A6200 Wraptor applying a cable label.
Work with Brady
A partnership with Brady extends far beyond the initial deployment. Our team is here for you at every stage — from initial specification to ongoing process refinement — working to eliminate hurdles and customize solutions that grow with your operational demands.
Today, we’re continuing to work with our customer to identify workflow enhancements using our new i4311 Transportable Industrial Desktop Label Printer. The high-volume capabilities and 4.25" label width are bringing new opportunities to facility identification.
The consensus among site managers is clear: Brady’s integration into their workflows has become indispensable. Our specialized expertise has often been cited as a primary factor in their project's success.
- Identification Consistency
- Reduction or waste
- Reduction of labor costs
- Best Practice Models to be shared within your organization
Ready to eliminate inefficiencies in your construction workflows? Contact a Brady specialist to get a product demo.
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