27 March 2006
AcoustiRACK® Cabinet - Power Without the Noise:
Announcing the First Quiet Rackmount Cabinet to Deliver Serious
Noise Reduction!
Acousti Products, a rapidly growing British company has developed
a solution to the growing problem of computer noise experienced
in many workplaces. After developing several successful product
lines for quietening PCs, Acousti Products have turned their attention
to the largely neglected issue of powerful but noisy rackmounted
computer equipment.
Many people working close to noisy servers are vocal about how
stressful the constant noise can be. The high-frequency whirring
of cooling fans coupled with the drone of other components, produces
a nerve-grating combination guaranteed to drive anyone to distraction.
Studies show that working in a noisy office can significantly heighten
stress levels and lower staff productivity.
Moreover, the problem is set to worsen as not only are faster,
more powerful and therefore hotter and noisier systems being developed
all the time, but stricter noise thresholds are now required by
new EU legislation*.
A Solution to Noisy Rackmount Equipment
Acousti Products have tackled this problem with typical thoroughness
and attention to detail. The quality steel and aluminium rackmount
cabinet is specially designed to reduce unwanted server noise, and
is lined with Acousti Products' unique dual-layer soundproofing
material. In addition, the patent pending self-venting design aids
cooling and Acousti Products have designed quality add-ons such
as an assisted venting fan roof for cooling higher thermal loads.
Tests Show Dramatic Reduction in Noise
The result is a stylish and durable product of high quality, which
delivers up to 90%** reduction in unwanted noise.
Independent tests show that housing noisy server equipment inside
the cabinet can transform a working environment. For example, standing
1m away, it can make the difference between being unable to hold
a conversation without shouting, to being able to hold a normal
conversation without any difficulty. It is that dramatic!
Dr Jeremy Goodman, Technical Director, says, "The noise
from some high-end servers can be intolerable, and this product
can help many businesses, particularly where workers are sharing
office space with rackmount equipment due to space limitations or
other considerations."
The AcoustiRACK® 24U and 42U models are now currently available
in the UK and across Europe, however, distribution partnerships
are also still available worldwide. Acousti Products welcome contact
from anyone interested in distributing or reselling the AcoustiRACK®.
To find out more, or listen to an online mp3 demo showing the impressive
noise reduction achieved by using the AcoustiRACK® visit www.acoustiproducts.com
or call +44 (0)870 190 4092.
Notes to Editors:
*New Laws on Noise in the Workplace
According to the new European
Directive for Noise Reduction in the Workplace, if
for a part of the working day employees have to raise their voices
to carry out a normal conversation when about 2m apart, then there
could be a significant noise problem.
This new directive, introduced for all EU member states from February
2006 sets a new limit on acceptable levels of office noise. This
new limit is significantly lower than the previous national legislation
for the majority of these member states. You can see the UK comparison
below:
| |
Previous UK Legislation |
New European Legislation |
| Lower Action Level |
85dB(A) |
80dB(A) |
| Upper Action Level |
90dB(A) |
85dB(A) |
| Limit Value |
None |
87dB(A) |
This reduction from 85dB(A) to 80dB(A) looks like a small difference
in numbers, but actually represents a significant reduction in noise
energy.
Here are some examples
of typical noise levels
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The new European directive aims to encourage employers to use equipment
designed to reduce noise emissions and to ensure that their workplaces
comply with the new directive.
Noise levels taken at close proximity to some high-end rackmounted
equipment could easily exceed these limits and therefore require
action by law. Even when noise levels do not exceed this, the character
of the noise, such as the frequency (pitch), can cause problems
with concentration and work output.
In an ideal environment you would replace any noisy equipment with
inherently quiet alternatives. However, in the majority of cases
this is not possible or practical. In these cases the European Directive
suggests that soundproofed enclosures should be used to isolate
the noise source.
**see www.acoustiproducts.com for independent test results.
Media Enquiries:
Bob Alexander
Marketing & Finance Director
Tel: +44 (0)870 190 4092
Email: bob.alexander@acoustiproducts.com
Jeremy Goodman
Technical Director
Tel: +44 (0)870 190 4092
Email: jeremy.goodman@acoustiproducts.com
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