Geting a rack for one's equipment - where to look?

Cat5

I was thinking of getting a put-together rack for my sundry collection of routers/switches so I wouldn't have to stack them on a table. It would definitely save on space in the small room where I study. But where is the best place to get one? I thought about eBay, where I might could get one used, but I don't want to get burned, either. I don't have a ton of equipment, so I wouldn't need much. Btw, how much would I expect to pay for a decent rack?

TechGuru80

Dantrak Net  - New and Used Networking Equipment and Peripherals. Skeletek Racks and Accessories.

Great website for racks. I had a cheap 12U that came with my original kit that I quickly upgraded to a 28U (c model) and I love the look. It looks like they range from around $100 USD and up. The racks seem to be good quality and very sturdy. Plus you could potentially get a big rack for the future...space wise these don't take up much room.

Cat5

What dimensions do I need to make sure to get?

TechGuru80

Not sure what you mean? A normal router or switch is 1U...this means theoretically you could fit 12 units in a 12U rack. Many people put a space between units but it is not a requirement.

JeanM

And if you are wondering if you need a 4 post full depth, then no, unless you plan on racking up full depth size chassis. 2 post is fine for stuff like 17xx/18xx/25xx/26xx/28xx/29xx/35xx/36xx/37xx models.