bcboncs Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm trying to find some nice, inexpensive, good looking rackmounts. Preferably those that I can mount on a wall or ceiling in my basement. Thoughts? Thanks community! Quote Link to comment
mrcsx Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I had a heck of a time finding something to house my 2 super micro servers, and UPSs. The problem I kept running into was the racks I was finding were either too large (I wanted something under 15U, as space was an issue and I didn't want a full size (42u) rack), or the depth wasn't deep enough for the server cases, as they require almost 30 inches of depth with the rails. I ended up picking up a Tripp Lite 13u 4 post rack (star tech makes one as well) off ebay, which has an adjustable depth. It does the job well, but I would have preferred something enclosed. As for mounting on the wall or ceiling, it may be difficult to find something that is deep enough or that can be attached to handle the weight! Good luck with your search! It took me almost a year to find something suitable (that I wouldn't have to pay an arm and a leg for). Quote Link to comment
prostuff1 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I used this for my 4220 loaded with 16 drives. I could get another on there if I so chose to (which I probably will eventually). Quote Link to comment
bcboncs Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Not a bad idea whatsoever there prostuff1. I just might go with that honestly. How's it look though, with your server on it? Is it a bit ghetto? Quote Link to comment
prostuff1 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Not a bad idea whatsoever there prostuff1. I just might go with that honestly. How's it look though, with your server on it? Is it a bit ghetto? Depends on your definition of ghetto. I honestly don't think it looks bad at all. I will be putting up a UCD post next weekend hopefully with pictures of its finally home. Quote Link to comment
spl147 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 just buy a set of rails close to the size u need and build your own........... Quote Link to comment
bcboncs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 just buy a set of rails close to the size u need and build your own........... https://skydrive.live.com/?sc=photos&cid=9f4155d702d6e29b#cid=9F4155D702D6E29B&id=9F4155D702D6E29B%212082&sc=photos Forgive me for not being an engineer. As for that link, it doesn't work: "This item might have been deleted, expired, or you might not have permission to access it. Contact the owner of this item for more information." Quote Link to comment
spl147 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Forgive me for not being an engineer. As for that link, it doesn't work: "This item might have been deleted, expired, or you might not have permission to access it. Contact the owner of this item for more information." im not an engineer either.....basic carpentry skills is all thats needed....... Quote Link to comment
bcboncs Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Forgive me for not being an engineer. As for that link, it doesn't work: "This item might have been deleted, expired, or you might not have permission to access it. Contact the owner of this item for more information." im not an engineer either.....basic carpentry skills is all thats needed....... This is probably the most badass thing I've ever seen if you just need basic carpentry skills. Would you happen to know any good how-to's? Nice image by the way. Quote Link to comment
spl147 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Forgive me for not being an engineer. As for that link, it doesn't work: "This item might have been deleted, expired, or you might not have permission to access it. Contact the owner of this item for more information." im not an engineer either.....basic carpentry skills is all thats needed....... This is probably the most badass thing I've ever seen if you just need basic carpentry skills. Would you happen to know any good how-to's? Nice image by the way. thanx man......i do not know of any how to`s..... it really is not that difficult......i built mine out of 3/4 MDF then finished it with 1/4 birch plywood........ Quote Link to comment
mr-hexen Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 good read here.. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=788074 Quote Link to comment
lostwebb Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 That looks sweet Raj! Is that under a table? Isn't it a bit noisy? Quote Link to comment
mr-hexen Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 ahh the i-kea model Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 That looks sweet Raj! Is that under a table? Isn't it a bit noisy? That's not mine, I just stole the photo from the wiki page that I linked above. The design is based on a $10 Ikea Lack table. I've always wanted to build one, but haven't had any need for it (I prefer tower servers to rackmount). If you upgrade the fans in the rackmount case, then you can make them very quiet. I still probably wouldn't want it in my living room, but in an office it would be fine. Quote Link to comment
Alex.vision Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I only wish they were still in stock online. Looks as though they have been discontinued. Some local stores may still have some. Quote Link to comment
Johnm Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I only wish they were still in stock online. Looks as though they have been discontinued. Some local stores may still have some. they exist still. my IKEA has tons of them.. my 2 unraid boxes in a Lac i got a few months ago. Bad cell photo sorry. Quote Link to comment
Alex.vision Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wish my local store had some Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
Takkie1970 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wish I had storage like that JohnM, I better stick to the nexus prominent 9 for a while. I have got it working now. With three disks at the moment running on 4.7 as I had trouble getting 5.14 beta to work. Might switch back to it later on. Quote Link to comment
Johnm Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wish I had storage like that JohnM, I better stick to the nexus prominent 9 for a while. I have got it working now. With three disks at the moment running on 4.7 as I had trouble getting 5.14 beta to work. Might switch back to it later on. if you look really hard,,, you can see the feet from my nexus prom9 sitting on top of my lack... and a spare drive cage.. The prom is a nice case.. don't knock it. you can get 15 drives in that puppy, look super nice and stay dead silent.. Quote Link to comment
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