Data Centres | Cabling, Cabinets & Power
Fairline supplies data centre, server room and comms-room products for building, upgrading and maintaining reliable IT infrastructure.
Our range includes data and server cabinets, wall cabinets, floor cabinets, cabinet accessories, copper network cabling, fibre optic cabling, patch panels, keystone modules, fibre panels, PDUs, rack power products, active networking, PoE products, KVM systems, cable management, tools and testers.
Whether you are fitting out a comms room, upgrading rack infrastructure, patching network equipment, improving cabinet power or supporting remote server access, Fairline can help you choose the right products for your installation.
Find the Right Data Centre Products
Products for data centres and server rooms are often chosen by rack size, cable type, power requirement and equipment access. Start with the part of the installation you need to improve, then choose the right cabinet, cable, power product or control solution.
Quick Picks
Cabinets
Choose wall cabinets, floor or server cabinets, shelves, blanking plates, cage nuts, fan trays and cabinet accessories for housing IT equipment.
Networking
Choose copper and fibre cabling, patch leads, installation cable, patch panels, modules and fibre termination products for structured network connectivity.
Rack Power
Choose rackmount PDUs, IEC power cables, C13, C19, C20, surge protected power and rack power accessories for distributing power inside cabinets.
User Control
Choose KVM, IP KVM, remote access, PoE switches, media converters, network adapters and active networking products for managing and expanding systems.
Data & Server Cabinets for IT Infrastructure
Data and server cabinets provide a secure and organised home for servers, switches, patch panels, PDUs, KVM equipment, cable management and other rack-mounted infrastructure.
Fairline supplies wall cabinets, floor cabinets and server cabinets in a range of sizes for office comms rooms, network installations, server rooms and professional IT environments.
Best for:
- Server rooms and comms rooms
- Network switches and patch panels
- Rack-mounted servers and equipment
- Cabinet-based power distribution
- Protecting and organising infrastructure
- Small office, installer and professional IT projects
Helpful Buying Tip
When choosing a cabinet, check the required U height, width, depth, door style, ventilation, cable entry points, mounting position and whether the equipment needs a wall cabinet, network cabinet or deeper server cabinet.
Copper Network Cabling for Data Centre Connections
Copper network cabling is used for structured data connections between switches, patch panels, servers, outlets, PoE devices and network equipment.
Fairline supplies Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7, Cat7A and Cat8 copper networking products, including patch leads, installation cable, patch panels, keystone modules, RJ45 connectors and accessories.
Best for:
- Cabinet patching
- Server and switch connections
- Office and comms-room infrastructure
- Patch panel installations
- PoE device connections
- High-performance copper network links
Helpful Buying Tip
For most office and comms-room installations, Cat6 or Cat6A is a practical starting point. Cat6A, Cat7, Cat7A or Cat8 may be used where higher performance, shielding or future capacity is required.
Fibre Optic Cabling for High-Speed Infrastructure
Fibre optic cabling supports high-speed links between cabinets, network rooms, floors, buildings and data centre equipment.
Fairline supplies singlemode and multimode fibre optic products, including OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4 and OM5 fibre patch cables, MPO/MTP cables, fibre installation cable, pigtails, adapters, patch panels and fibre accessories.
Best for:
- High-speed network backbones
- Cabinet-to-cabinet links
- Longer distance connections
- Fibre switch and transceiver connections
- Data centre and server room installations
- Future-focused network infrastructure
Helpful Buying Tip
Choose fibre products by matching the fibre type, connector type, cable length and equipment specification. Singlemode is commonly used for longer distance links, while multimode is often used for shorter internal high-speed connections.
Power Cables – Locking IEC to Avoid Loose Connections
Power leads are an essential part of running data centres and industrial management systems. Due to a variety of switches, PDUs and server-fit units within a setup, many different IEC connections are required to connect your system properly.
Fairline supplies all UK, global and IEC connection cables, including C13, C14, C15 and high-rating IEC like C19, C20 and 16A commando. Not only this, but often the length of cables, as well as the sheer amount in use, can mean the risk of sudden disconnection rises. Fairline provide a comprehensive offering of locking IEC cables.
Best for:
- Server and network cabinets
- Rack-mounted switches and servers
- Cabinet power distribution
- C13, C19 and C20 equipment connections
- Surge protected rack power
- A safer more reliable power system
Helpful Buying Tip
Choose power products by matching the connection type. Female and male connections are usually paired together (C13-C14, C19-C20). Use locking IEC cables if it is critical your setup remains powered at all times, without risk of unnecessary disconnection .
Rack Power & PDUs for Cabinets
Rack power products distribute mains power to servers, switches, KVM equipment, storage devices and other cabinet-mounted hardware.
Fairline supplies 19 inch rackmount PDUs, UK socket PDUs, IEC C13 PDUs, hybrid C13 and C19 PDUs, surge protected rack power products, IEC power cables and high-current power leads.
Best for:
- Server and network cabinets
- Rack-mounted switches and servers
- Cabinet power distribution
- C13, C19 and C20 equipment connections
- Surge protected rack power
- Cleaner and safer power management
Helpful Buying Tip
When choosing a PDU, check the socket type, number of outlets, input plug, current rating, cable length, mounting style and whether surge protection is required.
KVM, IP KVM & Remote Access for Server Management
KVM products allow IT teams to access and control multiple computers, servers and systems from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse setup.
Fairline supplies KVM switches, rackmount KVM, IP KVM, KVM extenders, matrix KVM, secure KVM and accessories from leading brands including Adder Technology and ATEN.
Best for:
- Server room access
- Managing multiple systems
- Remote server control
- Reducing hardware in cabinets
- Out-of-band access
- Secure or controlled environments
Helpful Buying Tip
When choosing KVM for a data centre or server room, check the number of systems, local and remote access requirements, video type, resolution, USB support, security needs and cable or module compatibility.
Power Protection & Surge Protection
Power protection products help reduce the risk of damage from power spikes and provide safer, more organised power access for connected equipment.
Fairline supplies surge protected extension leads, surge protected PDUs and related power protection products for office, rack and equipment environments.
Best for:
- Protecting connected office equipment
- Rack and cabinet installations
- Workstations and desk setups
- Shared power points
- AV and IT equipment
- Reducing risk from power surges
Helpful Buying Tip
Surge protection is useful for many office and IT environments, but it is not the same as a UPS. If equipment needs battery backup during a power cut, a UPS may be required.
Tools, Testers & Installation Accessories
Tools and testers help installers and IT teams build, check and maintain copper and fibre network infrastructure.
Fairline supplies network testers, crimp tools, wire strippers, fibre cleaning tools, splice protectors, cage nut tools and installation accessories for data centre, server room and comms-room work.
Best for:
- Testing copper cable runs
- Terminating RJ45 connectors
- Preparing network cable
- Cleaning fibre connectors
- Supporting fibre splicing and termination
- Installing rack hardware
Helpful Buying Tip
Use the right tool for the cable and connector type. Fibre connections should be cleaned and handled carefully, while copper terminations should be tested before handover.
Not Sure Which Data Centre Products You Need?
Data centre and server room products vary by rack size, cable type, power rating, port count, fibre grade, connector type and access requirement. If you are unsure which products are right for your installation, Fairline can help you choose suitable cabinets, cabling, power products, KVM and accessories.
For best results, confirm:
- The cabinet size, depth and U height required
- The equipment being installed
- Whether copper, fibre or both are required
- The required cable category or fibre grade
- The number of patch panel ports needed
- The required PDU socket type and power rating
- Whether KVM or remote access is required
- Any airflow, cable management or cabinet accessory needs
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Data Centre Products FAQs
What products are needed for a data centre or server room?
A typical data centre or server room may need server cabinets, network cabinets, copper and fibre cabling, patch panels, PDUs, power cables, active networking, KVM products, cable management, tools and cabinet accessories.
What is the difference between a wall cabinet and a floor cabinet?
Wall cabinets are commonly used for smaller network installations where floor space is limited. Floor cabinets are larger and better suited to bigger comms rooms, server rooms and installations with more equipment.
What cabinet size do I need?
The right cabinet depends on the equipment size, rack depth, U height, cable access, airflow and future expansion needs. Always allow space for patching, power and maintenance access.
Do data centres use copper or fibre cabling?
Many data centre and server room environments use both. Copper cabling is often used for shorter network connections and patching, while fibre is commonly used for higher-speed links, longer distances and backbone connections.
What is a rack PDU used for?
A rack PDU distributes power to multiple devices inside a cabinet or rack. It is commonly used for servers, switches, KVM products, storage equipment and other rack-mounted hardware.
Why is cable management important in a data centre?
Cable management keeps racks easier to maintain, improves access to equipment, reduces strain on cables and can help support better airflow and troubleshooting.
What is IP KVM used for in server rooms?
IP KVM allows users to access and control servers or computers remotely over a network. It is useful for remote support, server management and reducing the need for physical access to equipment.
Can Fairline help specify data centre products?
Yes. Fairline can help identify suitable cabinets, cabling, patch panels, PDUs, KVM products, tools and accessories for data centre, server room and comms-room installations.
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