What to look for when choosing a rack for a home lab?

Nafe92014

Hello all,

I am currently trying to figure out what to look for in a rack. I'd like something that is mid-size and upgradable for future Cisco exams that I may take. My spending budget for a rack would be $200 or less.

Thanks

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Hondabuff

Skeletek 12u

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

MTciscoguy

After looking at prices for the ones I wanted, I decided to build my own, I wanted an enclosed cabinet with fans and such and was not willing to spend $300-$400 so I figure out how to build one that is a 20U for less than $100.

Deathmage

Skeletek 24U-Wide hands-down.

ssnyderu2

I bought a small 12u rack off ebay for 31.99 with free shipping. It works just fine for holding 3 routers and 3 switches and still have room for 5 or 6 more 1u items. Here is a link to the seller that i got it from.

Cisco 12U 19" Ccent CCNA CCNP CCIE R s Voice Security Network Lab Desktop Rack | eBay

theodoxa

I found both of my mid/full-size racks on Craigslist for under $100/each.

theodoxa

ssnyderu2 wrote: »

I bought a small 12u rack off ebay for 31.99 with free shipping. It works just fine for holding 3 routers and 3 switches and still have room for 5 or 6 more 1u items. Here is a link to the seller that i got it from.

Cisco 12U 19" Ccent CCNA CCNP CCIE R s Voice Security Network Lab Desktop Rack | eBay

I have one of those I bought off Amazon [before upgrading to larger racks]. It will hold a few routers and switches and is perfect for a small lab. I had it under my desk at work when I was working on CCNP: SWITCH.

http://www.amazon.com/OnStage-RS7030-Rack-Stand/dp/B000CD1R84/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1425675588&sr=8-4&keywords=12U+Rack

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JeanM

I really like my Skeletek C28U-HD , it was under $200 shipped.

Nafe92014

After doing alot of research, I have decided to go with this rack. https://www.cdw.ca/shop/products/StarTech.com-25U-Adjustable-Depth-Open-Frame-4-Post-Server-Rack-w-Casters/3532284.aspx. The shipping fee for the Dantrak rack was ridiculous from the US to Canada.