> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://athome-1.gitbook.io/athome-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://athome-1.gitbook.io/athome-docs/assets/tabs/rack_items.md).

# Items

Racks enable precise, visual management of the physical infrastructure of an IT park. They facilitate space management, the planning of equipment additions, and the monitoring of interventions in a datacenter.

![View items of rack](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-eda86d4c8daa00884b4690d5e2534abf2b166021%2Frack_items.png?alt=media)

## Add an item

* You can an asset by clicking on **+**

![Add item in rack](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4bd7f3f371984ab53c2f45ae276aa55993b4bad0%2Frack_add_asset.png?alt=media)

* Then choose your asset in **item type** then **Item**
* Select the associated options :
  * Rack
  * Position
  * Orientation (from rack point of view)
  * Background color
  * Horizontal potision (from rack point of view)
  * Reserved positiion

![select option for adding rack](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f428fbcf4060f57e8381f7a81f98de5e9088684b%2Frack_add_asset_option.png?alt=media)

* After clicking on **+ Add**, the material appears in the rack at the position indicated

{% hint style="success" %}
If you have make a mistake, you can modify all the information by clicking on the pen on the asset
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
You can drag an item to another location to move it more quickly
{% endhint %}

## Delete an item

* To delete an item, click on the pen on the concerned item
* Click on **Delete permanently**

![Delete item](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-67174a4c0f275e8722f9d0b522c638abf027c71a%2Frack_delete_asset.png?alt=media)

{% hint style="info" %}
this only removes the connection to the rack, not the equipment itself.
{% endhint %}

## Custom an item

In order for the information in the right-hand box to be filled in (weight and power), you must enter these values manually.

![Space view](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e1a139f4254c1b1aeb91b7cd742af3391db07962%2Frack_space.png?alt=media)

* In **Setup > Dropdown > Models**, select the type of asset you want custom
* Select the asset concerned
* Fill in the necessary information
* You can add pictures that will be visible on the rack

![Custom an item](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-49a8db14d93ab4cf90559c2ee2cb182804ea9b81%2Frack_custom_item.png?alt=media)

If you don't add an image, you can set a color for each item you add. you can also switch between images and colors using the **images** button

![View custom an item](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5406b650a1ab728fbe02cd42b1b2c31bef21f390%2Frack_view_custom_item.png?alt=media)

## Power units

You can add [PDUs](/athome-docs/assets/pdus.md) from power units.

* Click on **+ Add**
* select **racked** or **placed at rack side**
* Choose the PDU in item
* fill in the following fields
  * Rack
  * Position
  * Orientation (front rack point of view)
  * Horizontal position (form rack point of view)
  * Backgroud colour
  * Reversed position

If consumption data are correctly entered, they will be fed into the power units

To delete a PDU, click on the image of PDU :

![Delete PDU](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2253c2a31b72924ca5bed948b4d7e96a4d8aa179%2Frack_delete_pdu.png?alt=media)

Click on **delete permanently**

![Delete PDU](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f64164ff528628e05739eef8becbcfae6a4bf11b%2Frack_delete_pdu1.png?alt=media)