Data Center Rack & Enclosure Market Trends

Data Center Rack & Enclosure Market Trends

Data center operators require more space-efficient solutions owing to the increasing power and cooling needs of modern servers. Manufacturers are responding by launching new high-density racks designed to hold more servers within the same space. These new racks include better airflow management systems, easy installation features, and better cable management solutions.
 

For instance, in October 2024, Eaton, a power management company launched its Eaton Heavy-Duty SmartRack enclosures, designed to help data center operators and IT managers handle the growing physical needs of generative AI computing infrastructure in enterprise, colocation and hyperscale data centers.
 

The complexity of integration and maintenance is a notable restraint on the growth of the data center rack and enclosure market, as organizations grapple with the challenges of deploying sophisticated infrastructure. Modern data centers require a seamless integration of various components, including racks, enclosures, cooling systems, and power distribution units.