Question

A network technician is installing new equipment into a standard 42U server rack. The equipment list includes two switches (1U each), a 2U firewall appliance, a 4U UPS, and a patch panel (2U). Following best practices for rack installation, where should the technician mount the UPS?

Accepted Answer

At the bottom of the rack to lower the center of gravity

Answer

At the top of the rack to keep it away from cable runs

Answer

In the middle of the rack for easiest access

Answer

It does not matter where heavy equipment is mounted in a rack