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KDM Outdoor Data Cabinets

Outdoor Data Cabinets protect various data equipment from all sorts of weather conditions.

Often, data equipment needs to be housed outside, where it requires protection from dust, rain, snow, sun, lightning, corrosion, and more.

Our KDM outdoor data cabinets offer this professional protection.

We also offer an unparalleled range of additional features to create the perfect product for your business.

KDM is your reliable outdoor data cabinets manufacturer in China.

We are your one-stop solution.

Our experience, collaboration with top-notch brands, and streamlined production make us a successful company.

Contact us today to start a partnership for outdoor data cabinets. 

Below you can learn more about outdoor data cabinets and the features we offer!

Outdoor Data Cabinet

The Ultimate FAQ Guide to Outdoor Data Cabinets

What materials are used to manufacture outdoor data cabinets?

All materials used for regular electrical enclosure cabinets can be used for outdoor data cabinets as well. 

Cela comprend acier au carbone (doux), acier galvanisé, et acier inoxydable—le plus souvent des grades 304 ou 316. 

Mild steel is usually duller, more magnetic, and more malleable than stainless steel because it is composed of only carbon and iron. 

Cet acier est également sujet à la corrosion.

Acier galvanisé is a steel alloy that has a protective layer of zinc on top. 

Zinc does not oxidize the same way steel does—instead of corroding, it builds up into a stronger substance. 

Galvanized steel is perfect for outdoor data cabinets because it would not rust and serve your business for a long time. 

L'acier inoxydable est créé en ajoutant du chrome, du nickel et du molybdène à l'acier au carbone. 

Stainless steel outdoor data cabinet

Les nuances d'acier 304 et 316 diffèrent dans le rapport de ces additifs. 

Le grade 316 est légèrement plus solide et plus résistant à l’eau saline et acide que le grade 304. 

However, stainless steel grade 304 is cheaper and more common than grade 316 is.

Stainless steel is also ideal for weatherproof outdoor data cabinets. 

Of course, we also use alliages d'aluminium to manufacture our high-quality outdoor data cabinets. 

Tout comme l’acier a des nuances, les alliages d’aluminium ont des numéros de série : la série 5052 ou la série 6061. 

Aluminum alloy 5052 is more weldable, meanwhile, 6061 has a higher resistance to corrosion and is more expensive. 

   Aluminum outdoor data cabinet

This material is resistant to solvents, petrochemicals, some acids, most sulfates and nitrates.

Fibre de verre can also be used to manufacture outdoor data cabinets.

Il est très résistant, peut dissiper la chaleur et isole l’électricité. 

It is created by mixing glass fibers with plastic, which enforces the structure of the material. 

Polycarbonate can also be used as material for outdoor data cabinets.

Le polycarbonate est solide, résistant à la corrosion, mais pas aussi résistant aux chocs.

Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, envoyez votre demande maintenant pour une consultation !

Why are outdoor data cabinets useful?

Besides the first and foremost reason of providing weatherproof protection to data equipment installed outside, there are other reasons why outdoor data network enclosures are great.

Also, data equipment is often installed outdoors when there is not enough space for that indoors, or if the data equipment overheats in indoor spaces. 

• Outdoor data cabinets protect your network equipment from dust, UV exposure, air pollution, rain, snow, impact, vibrations, and microorganisms. 
• Outdoor data enclosures facilitate the mounting of wireless access points and other networking equipment. 

These cabinets are designed to be securely mounted via rails or pole mounting kits. 

Without an enclosure, hardware parts like routers or modems would have to be directly attached to surfaces, increasing the risk of all sorts of damage. 

• Wireless enclosures organize the equipment they house. 

All the components and cables can be housed in one spot, making management and maintenance easier. 

Best outdoor data cabinets 

Are there wireless outdoor data network cabinet enclosures?

Routers and modems can work wirelessly, which means that the data cabinets housing this hardware would not need cable knockouts and cable management systems.

This would lower the cost of manufacturing the enclosures, but it would also restrict the functionality of your outdoor data cabinets. 

This would make them niche, specialized for wireless devices only. 

However, a wireless outdoor equipment rack cabinet would allow installation in any location, since you would not need to worry about cables.

We would be happy to consult you on the design of your KDM wireless outdoor data cabinets! 

Wireless outdoor data cabinet

What applications are outdoor data cabinets good for?

Outdoor data cabinets are useful in a variety of ways and applications. 

These enclosures are great for residential, commercial, and industrial applications—and we will provide the perfect protection for any condition.

Outdoor data cabinets house equipment crucial for the everyday functioning of any business or home. 

This includes restaurants, airports, schools, libraries, hospitals, stores, call centers, hotels, businesses, warehouses, factories, power plants, and more. 

If your business needs an excellent outdoor data cabinet at a discount, KDM will help you. 

Versatile outdoor data cabinet

What data equipment can be housed inside outdoor data cabinets?

Outdoor data cabinets can house all sorts of data equipment.

This equipment makes the functioning of any computerized and digital system possible. 

For example, you can house modems, routers, telecom equipment, data storage, processors, DTE, DCE, switches, telephone equipment, and more.

Modems  are hardware devices that convert various digital data into a format for better transmission via a medium—like a phone. 

Without modems, communication would only be possible between devices with specialized wiring, only in a digital format. 

Routers are devices that provide Wi-Fi and are typically connected to a modem. 

They send information from the internet to personal devices like computers, phones, and tablets.

Essentially, they serve as relay stations, directing information and providing a path for it. 

DTE, or data terminal equipment, converts user information into signals and vice versa. 

A personal computer is an example of a DTE. 

DCE, or data centre/communications equipment, comprises the intermediate steps in data conversion. 

This equipment covers coding and some other functions. 

A modem is part of the DCE system. 

All of this equipment works to process data, create a network, and facilitate communication. 

Housing this equipment in an outdoor data cabinet is a great option for any application. 

DTE and DCE 

What are some features specific to outdoor data cabinets?

Outdoor data cabinets are leak-proof, water-proof, dust-tight, and explosion-proof. 

They are also built specifically to house and support data equipment.

Thus, we offer an extensive range of data ICT (information and communication technologies) product solutions.

We manufacture data racks and cabinets with a large range of accessories that include iPDUs (intelligent power distribution unit), cable management, security cages, and various cooling solutions.

iPDUs prevent the over-provisioning of power. 

These rack-mounted power distribution units help your data equipment work at its best. 

iPDU

Our cable management systems are customizable and very flexible in use. 

You can learn more about cable management systems in the next question!

Système de gestion des câbles

Security cages help protect your outdoor data cabinet from unauthorized access, tampering, and vandalism. 

These cages are also great to serve as added measures protecting from impact. 

This is great for sensitive data equipment. 

To prevent unauthorized access, outdoor data cabinets may also have portes verrouillables avec serrures à clé, cadenas, serrures électroniques et moraillons.

Lockable outdoor data cabinet

Various cooling solutions include passive and active vents. 

Ventilation—fans or breathers—help prevent overheating of electrical components inside your cabinet.

Les évents passifs ou respirateurs comprennent des trous, des mailles et des évents à persiennes.

  Aérateurs passifs à persiennes

Active vents, such as radiating fans or door fans, help cool the cabinet more intensely. 

Vented outdoor data cabinet

De plus, les évents peuvent être transformés en climatiseurs et échangeurs de chaleur.

Vous pouvez également choisir d'inclure des kits de ventilateurs, des filtres et des évents de gaz. 

To make the cabinet similar to a junction box, we can install a laptop lector or tray, so that your personnel can check the work of your data equipment more easily.

Laptop holder

KDM outdoor data cabinets also have special weatherproof gaskets, sun shields, rain caps, corrosion-proof powder coating to make the cabinets truly suitable for the outdoors. 

Waterproof outdoor data cabinets have special rubber or neoprene joints to protect the cabinet from water, oil, or coolant ingress.  

Gasketed outdoor data cabinets

Fenêtres aider le personnel à examiner les composants électriques de manière rapide et non invasive. 

Portes battantes control how and how much the door, cover, or access panel of an outdoor data cabinet opens. 

Hinged cover doors with latching water-tight lids serve well for outdoor data cabinets. 

We also offer regular doors, up-lifting covers, and down-pulling covers. 

A sun shield protects your outdoor data cabinet from direct sunlight that would heat up the cabinet.

A solar shield is basically another layer on top of a cabinet that creates a shade to keep the cabinet and its electrical components cooler. 

  Bouclier solaire

Lifting eyes help transport your free-standing, floor-mounted, or pad-mounted outdoor data cabinets. 

Lever les yeux 

Isolation is a safety feature meant to maintain the inside temperature of an outdoor data cabinet. 

Cela peut signifier prévenir l’excès de chaleur, mais aussi prévenir l’excès de froid.

A rain cap is a slanted rooftop-like piece on the top of your rainproof outdoor data cabinet.

Any rainwater will simply roll off the roof and protect the cabinet from water ingress.

Outdoor data cabinet with rain cap

Naturally, outdoor data cabinets also have service access panels to facilitate maintenance of the outdoor data devices. 

We can also add LED lights into the cabinet to facilitate maintenance for personnel.

Door alarms are also an option, to signal any unauthorized entry and tampering. 

Another feature that can facilitate the work for your personnel is a file holder on the inner side of the cabinet door.

This metal pocket can hold manuals and any other relevant documentation. 

Outdoor data cabinet with file pocket

Pour en savoir plus, n'hésitez pas à Contactez-nous pour plus d'informations ! 

Nous fournirons également toute fonctionnalité personnalisée que vous demandez. 

What is a cable management system?

As mentioned above, a cable management system includes cable knockouts, cable racks, trays, and hooks. 

Cable knockouts are gasketed holes in the enclosure that cables can pass through. 

These can be of any diameter to suit your requirements. 

Racks help manage a large number of wires and keep them from getting tangled. 

Cable racks

The hooks can be used for long cables—simply wrap the cable around the hook to conserve space.

Hooks

Trays can be used to store additional equipment and devices, or even maintenance tools. 

They can be either like shelves or have a sliding mechanism. 

Aussi, Rails DIN are important features for any cabinet.

These are metal rails with places for mounting circuit breakers, control equipment, and wireless devices inside data cabinets. 

Cable management systems are very versatile, and we can manufacture one according to your specific needs. 

How do you choose a DIN rail for an outdoor data cabinet?

Choosing the right DIN rail can present a challenge, especially if you request a unique, custom design.

Outdoor data cabinets need DIN rails to install extra devices and supporting data equipment like circuit breakers and routers. 

Nous mentionnerons certains types de rails DIN, notamment les rails chapeau, à section G et à section C.

La conception du chapeau haut de forme est conforme aux réglementations BS 5584, DIN 4677-3 et EN 5002.

Il est disponible avec une profondeur de 15 mm ou de 7,5 mm et une hauteur de 15 mm.

 Rail DIN chapeau

The G-section adheres to the BS 5825, DIN 46277-1, and EN 50035 standards.

   Section G Rail DIN

La césarienne peut être C20, C50, C30 ou C40.

     Césarienne Rail DIN

Le suffixe numérique sur les types correspond à la hauteur des rails mesurée en millimètres.

Lors de l'installation d'un rail DIN, il y a quelques éléments à garder à l'esprit. 

Namely, the DIN rail design must be compatible with the cabinet.

Specifically, the cabinet’s cooling methods, protection type, and wiring all factor into the design. 

DIN rails may be difficult to set up if your cabinet has external fans or forced air cooling.

Cependant, la température de fonctionnement ne devrait pas affecter les propriétés physiques de votre rail DIN.

Vous devez spécifier les alimentations DIN qui protègent contre les surcharges, les courts-circuits et les surtensions.

De plus, le type de connexion que vous prévoyez d’utiliser détermine le type de rail DIN que vous sélectionnez.

Contactez les professionnels de KDM pour une consultation complète !

DIN rail rack for outdoor data cabinet

DIN rail racks can be of any size and with many tiers—everything to ensure that you have the best outdoor data cabinet. 

What does 18U mean for outdoor data cabinets?

18U is a measurement of the height of a server rack enclosure.

This measurement roughly equates to 34.6 inches or 87 centimeters. 

However, this measurement is usually used for server computer cabinets. 

Other popular sizes include 19U outdoor data cabinets and 12U outdoor data cabinets.

Are servers housed in outdoor data cabinets?

No, outdoor data cabinets, also known as outdoor network cabinets, have their own purpose.

Meanwhile, servers are installed in specialized server cabinets and server racks. 

What is the difference between a server rack and an outdoor data cabinet?

Data cabinets are often confused with server cabinets. 

Il y a cependant une différence. 

Data cabinets are generally used for the storage of routers, patch panels, switches and a wide variety of networking equipment as well as networking accessories. 

In most cases, a data cabinet will be far shallower than a armoire de serveur—measuring in at less than 31 inches deep. 

Server rack cabinet

Outdoor data network cabinets generally do not have perforated panels because that would create an ingress hazard. 

The type of equipment generally housed in network cabinets does not generate the same amount of heat as that housed inside a server rack, so the ventilation of outdoor data cabinets is less active.

Server racks house large IT servers, and are always indoors. 

Although there are differences between the two types of cabinets, office spaces will require the use of both a server rack and a networking data cabinet in order to house the various equipment that will be used there.

Both types of enclosures are extremely useful, and KDM will help you design and manufacture the perfect outdoor data centre cabinet enclosure for your application. 

What temperature regulation do outdoor data cabinets require?

Your outdoor data cabinet may need cooling or heating.

High-working or outdoor temperatures can hurt your data equipment because electrical components are sensitive to overheating.

C'est pourquoi nous proposons toutes sortes d'options de ventilation pour votre entreprise, y compris des respirateurs passifs et des ventilateurs actifs. 

Choosing the right ventilation option depends on the demands of your data equipment.

Cooling ventilation in outdoor data cabinet

De même, des températures excessivement froides peuvent endommager les chargeurs de vos véhicules électriques. 

For instance, rubber in low temperatures loses flexibility and becomes brittle.

This affects the tightening and sealing of the outdoor data cabinet gaskets.

Les pièces métalliques perdent également leur flexibilité. 

Cela affecte leur capacité à résister à la pression explosive et aux impacts violents.

However, you need to be careful when heating your outdoor data cabinet to avoid overheating.

The main methods of heating your outdoor data cabinet are explosion-proof heaters, fan heaters, and PTC heaters. 

Explosion-proof cabinet heater

Explosion-proof heaters use the traditional way of heating your outdoor data cabinet.

Plus précisément, l’air froid circule dans le corps du radiateur, ce qui augmente sa température.

As this air warms up, it rises and continues to circulate within the cabinet.

On les appelle également échangeurs de chaleur. 

Fan heaters are the simplest form of heating your outdoor data cabinets.

Ils font passer le courant électrique à travers l’élément chauffant, ce qui crée de la chaleur.

As this happens, air from within the cabinet flows into the heating element via the fan.

PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heaters use specialized conductive materials that allow current to pass through when the cabinet gets cold.

Échangeur de chaleur

Lorsque la température commence à augmenter, le matériau commence à inhiber le flux de courant, empêchant ainsi la surchauffe.

You can also choose to insulate your outdoor data cabinet. 

What protection do outdoor data cabinets require? 

Outdoor data cabinets require weatherproof protection to ensure the smooth work of your data equipment through the harshest of weather conditions. 

Commonly, electrical cabinets are rated with Propriété intellectuelle ou NEMA. 

In IP ratings, the first letter denotes how dust-tight a cabinet is, while the second letter denotes how waterproof a cabinet is.

Cependant, la NEMA a un système de notation différent, où la résistance à la corrosion est codée par X après un numéro, comme dans NEMA 4X. 

Manufacturing NEMA 4R outdoor data cabinet

Weatherproof outdoor data cabinets can be IP65 to IP68, or NEMA 4X to NEMA 9. 

These ratings are the most suitable for outdoor data cabinets because they ensure no dust ingress, rainproof protection, protection against ice formation, and good resistance to corrosion. 

If you want to install your cabinets in a cold location, then NEMA 3R would be suitable, with its protection against ice formation.

Les sites industriels ou présentant des risques de corrosion peuvent nécessiter une protection NEMA 4X. 

Also, you can request your outdoor data cabinet to be UL-tested for weatherproof, waterproof, and dust-tight qualities.

UL 50 E is especially great for outdoor data cabinets. 

It deals with Enclosures for Electrical Equipment and Environmental Considerations.

These standards address additional features including tensile strength, sealants, and the torque of glands of the indoor and outdoor enclosures specified in UL 50.

Lastly, if you need outdoor data cabinets for an industrial application, we offer ATEX enclosures with enhanced explosion-proof capabilities. 

How to design an outdoor data cabinet?

Vous trouverez ci-dessous quelques points que vous devez garder à l'esprit lors de conception or proofreading designs for your perfect outdoor data cabinets. 

1. Frame

The frame is the skeleton of the cabinet.

You can choose the height, depth, and width specifications for your cabinet when you specify the frame. 

Also, we offer a swing frame option, which is an additional frame that swings out, similar to a double door.

This swing frame is great for mounting additional equipment into the enclosure. 

Swing frame

2. Doors 

You can choose a single door, or a double door for your outdoor data cabinet. 

A single door is simple and great for small cabinets.

Double doors swing out from 2 sides, and are great either for large walk-in data enclosures, or for places where there is not much space around—since double doors require less space to be swung open.

Double doors could also mean an inner and an outer door—double wall.

This configuration is great for enforcing your cabinet against tampering. 

In this case, you can opt for a large outer door and smaller inner doors for different compartments. 

Double-wall outdoor data cabinet

3. Cladding panels

Cladding panels cover the frame of your enclosure, making up the sides or the walls. 

We can insulate the cladding panels, as well as make cable knockouts in them. 

4.  Top covers

The top covers are the panels on the top of your outdoor data cabinet. 

Cladding panels make up the sides, but the top cover makes up the roof.

We can add a solar shield or a rain cap to your top cover.

Cladding panels and top cover

5. Plinth kits

Plinth kits are for the base of the cabinet.

They can be like pedestals, or just decorative.

A plinth kit can include casters or rubber feet, bottom ventilation breathers, and a spill containment. 

Plinth kits can help your enclosure be as functional as possible. 

Outdoor data cabinet plinth kit

6. Gland kits

Gland kits are cable glands designed to terminate electrical cables.

Gland kits ensure that the cables are properly attached and secured to the equipment they’re being fed into.

Also, the gland kits work well together with knockout gaskets. 

Gland kit

7. Mounting 

You can mount your outdoor data cabinet in a variety of ways, which we have outlined in this FAQ as well.

The cabinets can be wall-mounted, pole-mounted, floor-mounted, floor-standing, etc. 

For most of these mounting options, mounting brackets are necessary. 

Pole-mounted and tower-mounted cabinets need circular brackets. 

8. Rack rails

Rack rails include DIN rails, matrix rails, and an internal rail system. 

All these help you install additional data equipment devices or other devices to streamline the functionality of your equipment. 

Rail rack 

9. Locks

Locked doors help to keep out unauthorized people and to prevent tampering with your equipment. 

We offer a large range of locks, including Euro style and padlocks.

Also, we can include an escutcheon for your lock to make the cabinet look good. 

10. Dividing panels

Dividing panels, or vertical segregation panels help you customize the configuration of your outdoor data cabinet.

Using these, we can create separate compartments for different data equipment and devices.

This results in a better organization and greater safety for your equipment. 

Naturally, the dividers can be horizontal as well.

In this case, they would be either like shelves, or like trays, if you request a sliding mechanism. 

Dividing panels in outdoor data cabinet

10. Accessories 

KDM offers a large range of additional accessories that you are welcome to choose from. 

How can outdoor data cabinets be mounted?

Outdoor data cabinets can be free-standing, floor-mounted, pad-mounted, wall-mounted, pole-mounted, and tower-mounted. 

Free-standing cabinets et floor-mounted cabinets are great for commercial and industrial use, where large data centres are required. 

Free-standing outdoor data cabinet

En outre, ils peuvent être suffisamment grands pour être classés comme walk-in cabinets qui permettent à un adulte de pénétrer dans l’armoire. 

Floor-mounted means that the outdoor data cabinet is screwed into the floor or ground—it is completely stationary and fixed. 

Pad-mounted cabinets sont très similaires à ceux montés au sol. 

Ils sont dotés de socles ou de pieds spéciaux pour une installation sécurisée dans le trottoir, le béton ou le sol. 

Wall-mounted outdoor data cabinets utilisez des supports de montage, des vis et des tampons pour l'installation sur un mur. 

They can also be recessed into the wall, and are perfect for residential applications. 

Wall-mounted outdoor data cabinet

Monté sur poteau outdoor data cabinets are similar to wall-mounted ones, but they are attached to a pole using circular brackets. 

Pole-mounted outdoor data cabinet

Les professionnels de KDM peuvent vous conseiller sur la méthode de montage la mieux adaptée à votre application. 

Can outdoor data cabinets be powder-coated?

Powder-coated outdoor data cabinets can be of any colour, texture, and finish—glossy or matte. 

You can choose any RGB or RAL colour of the powder coating.

We will also polish the cabinet to achieve the perfect texture that you want. 

Aside from aesthetic qualities, powder-coating also improves resistance to corrosion, weather conditions, and impact. 

Powder-coated outdoor data cabinet

Vous pouvez également opter pour un revêtement humide ou de la peinture, mais cela devient de moins en moins populaire. 

Nous pouvons fournir n'importe quel revêtement dans n'importe quelle couleur et finition, donc Contactez-nous aujourd'hui!

Can outdoor data cabinets be electroplated?

Our outdoor data cabinets can be electroplated with zinc to create a metal layer resistant to corrosion. 

We also offer anodizing, alodining, passivation, and electropolishing coatings. 

Anodisation Le revêtement utilise des anodes pour oxyder un métal, généralement de l'aluminium, afin d'améliorer sa résistance à la corrosion. 

Revêtement Alodine, également connu sous le nom de revêtement de conversion au chromate, est utilisé pour apprêter l'acier et l'aluminium avant la peinture et améliorer la résistance du métal à la corrosion.

Revêtement Alodine

Passivation est la création d'une couche externe d'oxyde métallique pour agir comme un bouclier contre la corrosion. 

Polissage électrolytique est un électrochimique processus qui lisse le métal et améliore la finition de surface. 

How can my logo be added to an outdoor data cabinet?

Nos services de personnalisation incluent la gravure et la sérigraphie.

You can easily customize your outdoor data cabinets with these options.

La sérigraphie est une méthode simple et économique. 

Any flat side of the outdoor data box cabinet can be silk-screened with labels, warnings, directions for use, serial number, your company name, and logo. 

Custom outdoor data cabinet

In silk-screening, a thin layer of paint is transferred onto the outdoor data surface.

Lors de la gravure, environ 0,005 pouce ou 0,010 pouce de métal est retiré de la surface. 

Le symbole demandé est en fait gravé dans la surface.

Une fois le métal retiré, il est rempli de peinture époxy de n'importe quelle couleur selon vos besoins.