Data-driven infrastructure design

Import from our comprehensive library of switches, servers, and other data center equipment. Every device is modeled with standardized specifications that remain consistent across all manufacturers, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility validation.

• Standardized power consumption specifications across all vendors
• Unified port and connection definitions regardless of manufacturer
• Consistent rack unit measurements and mounting specifications
• Normalized weight and thermal characteristics
• Vendor-agnostic component compatibility validation
• Standardized expansion slot and module specifications

Model any type of connection between devices in your rack with comprehensive cable and connection management. Track physical connections, logical relationships, and signal paths between all your equipment with automatic validation and conflict detection.

• Physical cable connections with length and type specifications
• Network topology mapping and VLAN assignments
• Power distribution and redundancy tracking
• Fiber optic and copper cable management
• Port utilization and capacity planning

Build your rack in a full 3D CAD environment with tools designed specifically for working with racks and data center equipment. Our intuitive 3D editor provides precision editing capabilities that bridge the gap between conceptual design and real-world implementation.

• Real-time 3D visualization with pan, zoom, and rotate controls
• Precision snap-to-grid positioning for accurate placement
• Multi-view perspective including front, rear, and isometric views
• Interactive component selection and property editing
• Visual collision detection for mounting conflicts
• Automated cable routing with 3D path visualization
• Export rack to .STL format for use in other applications

OpenRack supports import/export of RML (Rack Markup Language), an XML-based format for describing racks, appliances, expansion cards, and connections. This standardized format provides a foundation for automated rack configuration and deployment workflows.

• Complete rack configuration export including all devices and connections
• Appliance definitions with full specification details
• Connection mapping and cable routing information
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure as code

View RML Documentation

Create custom appliance definitions when the equipment you need isn't available in our standard library. Our appliance builder provides a comprehensive interface for defining every aspect of your custom devices, from physical dimensions to network ports and power requirements.

• Define custom rack unit dimensions and mounting requirements
• Specify network port configurations with speed and protocol support
• Configure expansion slots and modular component compatibility
• Define cable management

Built appliances can be shared across your organization and imported into any rack design, ensuring consistency and reusability of your custom equipment specifications.