Help & Knowledge
Product knowledge, technical answers and practical guidance for finding equipment and using our website.
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Product & technical help
Browse knowledge by the type of equipment you're working with.
Our Help & Knowledge library brings together questions raised by customers, installers and our support team over many years of supplying data cabinets and network infrastructure. Answers are reviewed by Data Cabinets Direct and connected to the products they apply to. Official website guidance is maintained separately.
How we maintain our product knowledge →Network Cabinets
Help with cabinet size, rack format, equipment fit, mounting, cooling, cabling and installation.
Rack Accessories
Practical help with rack mounting, fixings, shelves, drawers, cable management and blanking plates.
Power & PDUs
Help choosing, installing and using rack PDUs, including outputs, orientation, switching and surge protection.
Patch Panels
Help with patch panel selection, termination, compatibility, rack mounting and cable management.
Network Switches
Practical answers about switch speed, ports, PoE, rack mounting and network compatibility.
Network Cabling
Help with patch leads, installation cable, couplers, termination and cabling tools.
Data Outlets
Help with network outlet kits, RJ45 modules, faceplates and surface mounting backboxes.
Using our website
Help with searching, ordering, your account and website preferences.