IT Equipment Racks come if different types and styles for different uses.

There is an Enclosure style Cabinet – primarily used in Data Centers and Server Rooms.                

There is Open Frame Post – Also used in Data Centers, and Wall Mount /Cabinet style, for use in smaller spaces typically in Classrooms, Retail and public locations. Shown below.

Racks are measured in Rack Units - A rack unit, U or RU is a unit of measure for the height of electronic equipment designed to mount in a rack. One rack unit is typically 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) high.

• • The 19 inches (482.60 mm) reflects the width of the equipment mounting frame in the rack including the frame.
• • One rack unit is typically 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) high.
• • Equipment designed for racks is typically 17.25 in (438 mm) wide.
• • The height of rack mounted equipment is frequently described as a number in "U". For example, one rack unit is often referred to as "1U", 2 rack units as "2U" and so on.
• • A typical full size rack is 42U, which means it holds just over 6 feet (1.8 m) of equipment and can hold up to 42 rack units.
• • The rack mounting depth is important to make sure your equipment can fit. Dell, HP, and IBM all make servers ~30” (762mm) in depth. Racks designed for servers can be 42” (1066.8mm) or even larger to accommodate for cables, etc.

Rack Holes 

Rack equipment attaches to racks via the rack holes. Three types of rack holes are available in racks. Threaded, Round, and Square.

• • Square holes allow equipment to easily latch to the lip allowing ease and flexibility in installation.
• • Equipment not designed for square hole racks can still be used by simply using cage nuts that will fit in square hole rack rails.
• • All V7 Racks use Square Holes and include cage nuts

For more information on how V7 racks can help your business contact us today at v7bids@ingrammicro.com

This years event was held at the Gaylord convention center in Denver Colorado where more than 1700 attended. V7 was a prominent exhibitor displaying close to 100 products from multiple product categories.

This years final night out was held at the “Wings Over the Rockies” air and space museum where a good time was had by all under the wings of historically famous aircraft.

CETPA is the only association in California focusing on the needs of the IT Professionals working in schools.  Sessions and labs focused on the most relevant issues facing IT, including classroom technology. 

We showcased our latest Charge Cart, Interactive Flat Panel and more!  This week the team is out at Ingram Micro ONE in Colorado. Look for a full recap in the post next week.

For all your education product needs, look no further than V7. For more info contact us at v7bids@ingrammicro.com.

It’s more common than you may think. There are over 2,000 backpack related injuries each year and over half of people carry loads that are excessive.

Is your pack too heavy?

If you experience any of these symptoms, take some of that weight off.

• Hard to put back pack on or take off

• Experience back pain

• Get tingling or numbness in your back

• Have strap marks on your shoulders

If your backpack is too heavy your body will strain to compensate for the extra weight on your back.

You may be leaning to far forward causing you to potentially lose your balance and fall more easily. You may also be putting too much weight on the natural curve of your back, causing muscle strain.

It is recommended by medical professionals that you should carry no more than 10% of your body weight on your back to reduce the potential for injury and fatigue.

So, for example a 10 year old weighing 70lbs. should carry no more than 7 lbs. in their backpack, or a college student weighing 175lbs –should be carrying no more than 17.5lbs.

Here’s a couple of simple tips on packing your backpack. Take only the essentials. Books can weight 2-3 pounds and snacks and drinks add a few more pounds. If you’re not going to use it that day don’t pack it. Your backpack is not a storage locker.

Place heavy items low and closest to your back. Lighter items should be in pouches and higher towards your shoulders. Always lift with your legs, not your back. Lift straight up and don’t shift while lifting.

Use both straps so that the weight can be distributed evenly. Padded straps and back pads can help reduce friction and rubbing. Make sure to not overload your pack today to save your back tomorrow.

For backpacks, laptop bags and more – contact us at v7bids@ingrammicro.com

What’s the difference between SSD and Mechanical HDD? The simple answer is that SSD has no moving parts and functions similarly to USB memory sticks, while the Mechanical HDD has a magnetic tape and a lot of moving parts. SSD is also considerably smaller and takes up less space in a PC case, in some instances even mounted directly to the motherboard. SSD is also way faster – 10 times faster than an HDD.

What is SSD Storage? 

SSD stands for Solid State Drive, and it’s like an oversized, more sophisticated version of a USB memory stick. Like a USB memory drive, there are no moving parts, and the data is stored in microchips. Storing data on a chip is what makes the SSD so much faster. A typical SSD uses what is called NAND-based flash memory, which is a non-volatile type of memory. A non-volatile memory is that it will not forget where the data is store when the disk is off. An SSD does not have any mechanical components to read and write data, instead it relies on an embedded processor called a controller to perform operations related to reading and writing data. The controller is a very important factor in determining the SSD read and write speed. As the controller will make decision to where it will store, retrieve, cache and clean up data that can determine the overall SSD performance. 

What is HDD Storage?

Hard Disk Drives or HDD, was first introduced by IBM in 1956 and uses magnetism to store data on a rotating platter. A read/write head floats above the spinning platter reading and writing the data. The faster the platter spins, the faster an HDD can perform, a typical laptop drives today spin at either 5400 RPM ( revolutions per minute) or 7200 RPM, though some server based models are up to 15,000 RPM. 

When it comes to appearance, the most common size for laptop hard drive is 2.5” form factor while a larger 3.5” form factor is used in desktop computers. The larger size allows for more platters inside and thus creating a larger storage capacity. 

This chart breaks down the major factors of storage between HDD and SSD.

Now if we tally up the total, the winning category is SSD with 9. This means that SSD will be the replacement technology for all HDD in the near future. As new technology is being released, lower capacity SSD will be cheaper than a standard HDD and will be at the same price point. By that time, there will be no benefit to choose an SSD over an HDD.  

V7 will be launching a complete line of SSD products in the next few months so stay tuned for more. For more information contact v7bids@ingrammicro.com.

Students in the digital classroom now are connected to their learning curriculum through Chromebooks, watch presentations on smartboards, check their grades on LCD monitors, and carry their homework in laptop bags.

V7 supports our schools with products that are feature rich and durable, while still being cost effective.

The new V7 charge carts and charging station can recharge multiple Chromebooks at the same time while keeping them safe and secure.

The mobile TV cart supports screens up to 70” and allow teachers to easily move their presentation screens from room to room.

A large offering of laptop bags and backpacks ensure there’s the perfect solution for any size laptop and style preference.

Our headsets and headphones come in a variety of sizes and styles. They provide excellent sound quality and are built for all-day comfort.

We believe that making products that supports the education market can be done efficiently and cost effectively. Education happens with V7 products. 

For more information on contact us at v7bids@ingrammicro.com

The results are in! First place wins a 27" 2K Monitor – 2nd Place winners receive a USB Docking Station and 3rd place wins a Powerbank.

Thank you all who entered – Congratulations to the winners!

Get ready to lay down your tracks with a digital desktop recording studio.

One of the best recording studio packages for the money can be found at Guitar Center. 

The Complete Desktop Recording Studio comes with all the equipment and software needed to get you on the road to stardom.  This recording studio features a Mac Mini Computer, V7 21.5” Widescreen LED Display, Audio Interface, Studio Microphone, Studio Headphones, V7 Keyboard & Mouse and complete software recording suite. 

The V7 21.5” Widescreen LED Display, Keyboard and Mouse have been an integral part of the Guitar Center Recording Package for more than two years.

Like all V7 products, you’ll have the functionality and durability needed to ensure a successful recording session, all at a price that won’t break the bank. Free up your musical imagination and get your ticket to ride with this complete digital recording studio featuring products from V7.

For more information on V7  please contact us at v7bids@ingrammicro.com

Latam One 2019 At A Glance.

This year Ingram Micro hosted one of the largest events supporting Latin American markets.

Latam One was held September 9^th to the 11^th in Florida. The event’s key message was themed “Imagine Next” which illustrated how Ingram Micro is helping customers grow their business in ways they haven’t thought of yet. With nearly 900 attendees and 49 vendor sponsors, the show provided the perfect stage for collaboration and insight into current and future product solutions.

V7, Ingram Micro’s house brand, displayed several products at our booth during the ”Solution Showcase”. V7 sales manager, Charles Erdei commented “There was a great deal of interest in our new ergonomic input devices. There is definitely a growing trend in this area.”  Being an international brand, V7 is dedicated to supporting the Latin American market with high-quality, cost-effective products that provide a better over all value to channel partners and consumers.   Having over 22 product categories and over 1000 active skus, V7 has the right products to support your customer’s core solution requirements.

Now it’s time to look forward, because just around the corner is the Ingram Micro ONE event, this November in Denver, Colorado.  This year’s event is sure to be the largest ever with channel partners coming from all over the world to attend.

If you are getting ready to purchase Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat7 RJ-45 Ethernet network cables, of course you’ll want to make sure the ones you are choose offer quality, durability and performance. 

Pure Copper Cables vs. Copper Clad Aluminum Cables

One of the common tactics of some manufacturers to save cost is to use aluminum instead of copper for the core of the cable. This can lead to issues with your network transmitting and receiving data from having inferior materials that are less durable. It is not easy to tell the difference between them especially from a visual inspection. 

The safety and performance safety of cables made with aluminum can violate IEC and TIA standards for Cat5 and Cat6 cables. CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum also known as CCE for Copper Clad Ethernet) can have higher attenuation leading to loss of packet data resulting in slower network because of re-transmissions. Aluminum cables are compounded by the fact that they are less resistant to heat, and can cause issues for installers as fail much easier when bent or pulled. Make sure you use pure copper cables.

All V7 Ethernet cables are guaranteed to use pure copper

CPR (No 305/2011,EN50575)

The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) includes requirements for CE marking of cables for Safety in the Event of Fire. This impacts all cables that are being used as a Construction product as part of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR No. 305/2011). The inclusion of EN 50575, “Power, control and communication cables – Cables for general applications in construction works subject to reaction to fire requirements" in the OJEU provides the standard that all cabling must meet to achieve a CE mark for certain fire performance categories.

UL Verified

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). When a product has been UL Listed, a representative sample has been tested by UL and found to meet all relevant UL-published Standards for Safety as a product in its own right.

Verified to ANSI/TIA-568.C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 and EN50173-1

V7 network cables have our cables have met high performance, quality, and reliability design standards to ANSI/TIA-568.C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 and EN50173-1.The IEC (International Elecrotechnical Commission) and TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) standards designed to ensure networking products for consumers and businesses are safe, durable, reliable, and adhere to strict specifications ensuring optimized performance. These standards are led by a collaborative group of engineers that focus on network operation and structured cabling.

All V7 Ethernet cables include these industry certifications

• UL/cUL listed
• Verified to ANSI/TIA-568.C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 and EN50173-1
• CPR (No 305/2011,EN50575)

For more information on V7 cables, or to place an order please contact us at v7bids@ingrammicro.com

Choosing the right keyboard and mouse can help improve posture and minimize the risks associated with repetitive motion and daily tasks of being in front of a computer. 

There are a variety of products from gel wrist pads to compression wrist gloves that help deal with the symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) but these are usually used as a last resort remedy since they don’t address the issue of the keyboard or mouse as the main cause.

Mice also come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate multiple users and a vertical ergonomic mouse can encourage a vertical wrist posture to help reduce pressure to the wrist.

For a closer look at the MW500 Vertical Mouse - you've got to see it from all angles. 

For more information on all of our ergonomic product offerings, and how V7 can help your team increase productivity, contact us at v7bids@ingrammicro.com today. 

Of the roughly 40 million Americans suffering from hearing loss, 10 million can be attributed to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL can be caused by a one-time exposure to loud sound as well as by repeated exposure to sounds at various loudness levels over an extended period. Damage happens to the microscopic cells found inside the cochlea part of the inner-ear. These cells respond to mechanical sound vibrations by sending an electrical signal to the auditory nerve. The healthy human ear can hear frequencies ranging from 20Hz to 20,000 Hz, and different groups of these cells are responsible for different frequencies (rate of vibrations). Over time, the cell’s hair-like stereocilia may get damaged or broken and if enough of them are damaged, hearing loss results. The high frequency area of the cochlea is often damaged by loud sound.

How is Sound measured?

The energy in a sound wave is measured in Decibels (dB). Like a temperature scale, the decibel scale goes below zero. The average person can hear sounds down to about 0 dB, the level of rustling leaves. Some people with very good hearing can hear sounds down to -15 dB. But if sound reaches beyond 85 dB it can cause permanent damage to your hearing. The longer you listen to a sound at high dB will affects how much damage it may cause. Low range sounds may be listened to safely, they will cause damage even over extended periods, but exposure to even some common sounds may cause permanent damage. And extended exposure to sounds above 85 dB can cause permanent damage to the cells in your inner ear, leading to hearing loss. 

Many common sounds may be louder than you think…

• A typical conversation occurs at 60 dB – not loud enough to cause damage.
• An idlingdiesel engine is loud enough at 85 dB to cause permanent damage after only 1 workday (8 hours).
• When listening to a personal music system with stock earphones at a maximum volume, the sound generated can reach a level well over 100 dBA, loud enough to begin causing permanent damage after just 15 minutes per day!

Decibel Exposure Time Guidelines

Recent studies suggested that nearly 50 percent of teens and young adults get exposed to unsafe volume levels from mobile devices. And 40% of that is potentially damaging levels of sound. That’s over 1 billion people at risk, which is why setting a volume limit is probably a good idea.

Some studies have found that people in their 20s have hearing loss more typical of people aged 50 years and older because of exposure to music at this volume.

For every 3 dB over 85dB, the permissible exposure time before possible damage can occur is cut in half. - Recommended permissible exposure time for continuous time weighted average noise, according to NIOSH and the CDC, 2002.

FAQS

– Do manufacturers provide info indicating how loud their devices actually are?

Audio devices and mobile phones including iPhone have a sound level of 100 dB or louder. iPhones can produce a maximum of 115 decibels (software limits European iPods to 100 dB; U.S. models have been measured higher), the equivalent of attending a rock concert amplification.

–  Does loudness vary a great deal from one brand/model to another?

The output levels across various brands of models tested are about the same, especially in the high decibel output. Apple’s iPhone iOS and the latest versions of Android OS have a ‘safe volume’ warning built into their software. 

– What about the headset, over the ear vs. ear buds; is one less damaging than the other?

It can depend on how loud you set the volume and for how long you listen to that volume.  Despite their inclusion with every mobile phone, researchers stress caution when using earbuds.

Because of their ‘in-ear’ design, earbuds are more likely to cause hearing damage than headphones that sit on or over the ear. They can also be up to 9 dB louder than over-the-ear headphones. This isn't a big deal when going from 40 to 50 dB, but more serious when going from 70 to 80.

– How loud is too loud when the volume control doesn’t provide information on the output level?

A rule of thumb is if you cannot understand someone talking to you in a normal speaking voice when they are an arm’s length away… it’s probably too loud. This rule works with standard earbuds and headphone. 

– Is there a rule of thumb about setting limits on the volume wheel?

Since the combination of volume and length of listening can cause hearing loss, researchers recommend applying the 60/60 rule. This rule suggests listening to an iPhone for 60 minutes at 60 percent of its maximum volume, then taking a break. Ears that get a rest have time to recover and are less likely to be permanently damaged. No more than 30 minutes at the 80% volume.

– Loud music damages the nerves in the brain

Loud music on headphones has the same effect on nerves as multiple sclerosis and causes hearing loss.

Loud music played on earphones causes hearing loss by having a similar effect on nerves as multiple sclerosis, research finds. The research shows that noise levels above 110 decibels strip insulation from nerve fibers carrying signals from the ear to the brain. Loss of the protective coating, called myelin, disrupts electrical nerve signals.

The same process, this time due to an attack from the immune system, damages nerves in the brain and results in multiple sclerosis.

It is well known that loud noises can lead to hearing problems such as temporary hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and even permanent hearing loss. But this is the first-time scientists have been able to identify damages to nerve cells as a result of noise exposure.

"The research allows us to understand the pathway from exposure to loud noises to hearing loss. Dissecting the cellular mechanisms underlying this condition is likely to bring a very significant healthcare benefit to a wider population. The work will help prevention as well as progression into finding appropriate cures for hearing loss", said the lead researcher Dr. Martine Hamann, from the University of Leicester in the UK.

Hearing can recover

Scientists found that myelin loss, as a result of noise exposure, re-grows in time, meaning hearing can recover.

The work is part of ongoing research into the effects of loud noises on the cochlea nucleus, a brainstem region that receives sound signals from the inner ear. Based on these results, scientists may be able to develop a future treatment method.

We at V7 are working on adding volume control limitations to headsets made for the education sector. This will help limit some of the early exposure of damaging sound levels. As part of our constant effort to bring our customers high-quality products with top features for less than the competition.

 The results have been published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

We have an extensive library of product collateral, for you to provide information to your customer.  Check out the V7world Resource Center:

http://www.v7world.com/reseller/resource_center

You’ll find information on the V7 Brand, our Product Catalog, Category Feature Brochures and Product Line Cards.

All documents are provided in PDF format for easy distribution.

 Other helpful resources can be found at the bottom of the page including:

The Bid Desk, Product finders, link to our Product images library and V7 Logos.

Create the solution with V7.

The V7 brand exists to help our partners create solutions. Our broad line of accessory products can turn a single product into a solution increasing our partners’ margins.

The profit is in the details.

Competition on a core product like notebook, desktop, or server have compressed margins. With V7 accessories, partners make the margins they deserve, with products their customers need. Our accessories allow partners to offer best in class products, at aggressive prices. V7 products are available only from Ingram Micro.

Here's a quick example for the Education market.

End user wants 10,000 new Chromebooks deployed throughout the school district.

The Solution 

• 10,000 Chromebooks 

• 278 charge carts (36 Chromebooks per charge cart) to store and charge the devices 

• 10,000 notebook cases for the one-to-one programs (children taking the notebooks home)

• 10,000 audio headsets for testing in the digital classroom

Here’s an example for Corporate/Enterprise market.

End user wants 500 notebook computers for their expanding workforce.

The Solution 

• 500 notebook computers

• 500 docking stations

• 1000 monitors

• 500 monitor mounts

• 500 keyboards and mice

• 500 USB headsets

For more information on how you can maximize your margins with V7 accessory products, contact us today at v7bids@ingrammicro.com.

A Better Value
V7 is a high-value, alternative brand of products and accessories. We have equal or better quality and function compared to well-known brands. We offer higher margins for Ingram Micro resellers and lower price points for consumers.

The Value of V7
We design and test products to be equal to name brand products. We ensure no sacrifice to function and quality while providing products at a lower cost. 

Wide assortment of products and categories
We have an extensive product portfolio to support your customer’s core solution. We maintain 22 product categories and over 1500 skus.We have the right product at the right price to support your customer’s needs.

Consistent availability, in stock when you need it
When your customer is ready to pull the trigger, you’ll be ready to get what you need when you need it. We ensure that V7 products are in stock around the world and ready when you need them.

Backed by Ingram Micro customer support
Your reputation with your customer is a paramount concern with us. At V7, we provide excellent no hassle support for our products.

We help resellers win business opportunities
We provide high quality products at the most affordable price points. This allows you to submit competitive bids while still making a decent profit. V7 products help you win business opportunities while still making a profit.

Only sold at Ingram Micro
V7 products are only sold by Ingram Micro reducing over distribution, this also helps reduce value erosion.This in turn ensures the value of V7 products are consistent across the channel.

Need more info on the value of V7? Contact us today at v7bids@ingrammicro.com

A well-renowned School in Orange County, CA recently deployed 54 of the new V7 Charge Carts to secure, store, and charge over 1500 new Chromebooks in their school.

They chose V7 Charge Carts because of the feature set including sliding shelves, numbered 1:1 numbered power supply management and ease of deployment in that the carts are fully assembled and the cable routing and built-in convenience features. The V7 Team worked with the Ingram Micro representative, the reseller and end user to help answer questions and helped submit quotes to the RFQ at attractive pricing. V7 explained the value by going through the main selling features bullets with high end features at great prices.

“V7 Charge Carts have the best power supply management available, and prices that can’t be beat.”

Benefits:

• Carts allow secure storage and mobility for up to 36 Chromebooks, Notebooks, or Tablets

• Accessible maintenance with numbered 1:1 power supply and cable management makes it easy to swap power supplies

• Easy for teachers and staff to move around with nice big 5” casters

These Charge Carts are available in the US and Europe, and are a great addition to the already robust education market V7 offering for schools including laptop sleeves/backpacks/bags, audio headsets, input devices, cable adapters and more.

For more information - contact us at v7bids@ingrammicro.com or give us a call at 716-633-3600.

Monitors are in more sizes today than ever before. But with all the resolutions to choose from – which one is right for you?  Lets’ start with the basics – screens are made up of pixels.  A Pixel is basically a point on a monitor that is composed of 3 dots Red, Blue, and Green.

And the term Resolution refers to how many pixels are on the screen both horizontal and vertical.

The standard from a few years ago was 720P, nowadays we’ve gone way past that.

• 720 x 1280 — HD is 720p
• 1920 x 1080 — FHD is 1080p
• 2560 x 1440 — QHD (Quad HD) is 2K 1440p
• 3840 x 2160 — UHD (Ultra HD) is 4K 2160p

Also, as monitor physical sizes have increased the need for more resolution has also increased.

This is because of the number of pixels needed to create sharp imagery. The term PPI or Pixels Per Inch basically measures pixel density. The higher the PPI the more pixels make up any image and create a sharper visual.

The benefit of a larger screen and higher resolution is that images onscreen are sharper and you can fit more windows and programs on-screen for increased productivity. For anyone using graphics or video programs this is a no-brainer, but even spreadsheets and web browsing is enhanced with greater resolution displays.

For all your monitor needs – look no further than V7 Ingram Micro.

First, what is RAM ?

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is your computer’s short term memory or cache. When the computer needs information and does not find it in the RAM, it then tries the hard drive to retrieve the data, which is a much slower process. Many older PCs that feel sluggish can increase performance by adding more RAM or switching to higher capacity RAM. Yet, capacity is only one specification based on the computer. RAM is also available in variety of versions and speeds. A 2GB stick of DDR2 800 RAM is not the same thing as a 2GB stick of DDR3 1333 RAM. Its important to understand the difference because computers only accept certain types of RAM based on Motherboard.

What does DDR stand for?

The term “DDR” stands for Double Data Rate. This term came into use when the first Double Data Rate Ram modules arrived. DDR RAM is capable of two data transfers per clock cycle, which gives the theoretical peak bandwidth of previous SDRAM while running at the same clock speed.

How can you tell the difference between speeds, DDR3, and DDR4?

The DRAM modules have different shapes, and the pin-out will only fit on the mother board based on the recommend memory that the manufacturer. As DDR4 will only work in DDR4 compatible motherboards and DDR3 will only fit in DDR3 compatible motherboards. The speed is backward compatible but will need the motherboard to be compatible. In other words, if you buy a 2666 MHz memory module, and the motherboard can only support 2133 MHz, the memory will go down to 2133 MHz.

A comparison for the RAM memory chipsets can be found in today’s computer which includes SDR, DDR, DDR2 and future DDR3 modules:

In the future when memory speeds increase to DDR5, there will be an increase in "clock speed" which means a faster data transfer rate and improved system performance.

For all your DRAM memory needs – V7 Ingram Micro has you covered.

Be ready for power surges and protect your devices with V7 Surge Protectors.