What is a media safe or data-rated cabinet and when do you need one?

A media safe carries a UL Class 125 or Class 150 rating — meaning it keeps the interior below 125°F or 150°F during a fire, which is the threshold required to protect hard drives, USB drives, optical disks, and magnetic tape. A standard Class 350 cabinet protects paper but will destroy digital media, since hard drives fail above 125°F. If backup drives, USB media, or any digital storage is in the mix, you need the data-rated option. FindOfficeFurniture.com stocks both Class 350 and data-rated cabinets — call 888-719-4960 to make sure you get the right one.