1841's and their rack mounts

MAC_Addy

Does it bother anyone else that the router can only face one way? Now, I know that cablesandkits.com sell the bracket to make it face forward, but at $50 per set is a little pricey. I'm a little **** when it comes to my rack and want everything to be neat and tidy, a bit of OCD, I think.

Anyway, since these are so bloomin' expensive, is there any type of router that's just as good as the 1841 but can actually face forward?

QHalo

Could go with something like this


1841-RACK | Cisco1841 Rack Mount Shelf 19" | Routers | Cisco Rack Mount Kits | Rack Mount Kits | Gulfstream Data LLCCisco Accessories

MAC_Addy

Yeh I found that, too. They don't have any in stock

QHalo

Cisco 1841 Rack Mount Shelf Kit First Gen, CK-1841-RACK | eBay

The only other models would be the 2800 series that you could mount in reverse.

Somnipotent

cablesandkits are a ripoff... 19" Rack Mount Brackets ACS-1841-RM-19= for Cisco 1841,Screws included | eBay

that's what i have.

QHalo

That shelf would allow him to mount the router in the position he wants which would satisfy his requirements. Otherwise he'll have to either live with them facing the wrong way, and I agree buy them on eBay for much cheaper, or buy the shelves OR go with 2800 series routers. So factor in the cost of using 2811's and regular wing brackets vs the 1841 and a shelf. Or mount everything backwards and the 1841s the only way they'll mount and turn the rack around backwards. LOL...you'd have thought I was on caffeine or something. My mind is racing!

Somnipotent

i guess i didn't read his requirements fully. i have mine forward facing so as to hide all the cables

ciscoman2012

Here's another shelf if you're willing to go that route:

For only $15.19 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Single Sided Shelf, 3.5(H)X14.5(D)X19(W), 50Lbs | Wall Mount Brackets and Shelves

MAC_Addy

ciscoman2012 wrote: »

Here's another shelf if you're willing to go that route:

For only $15.19 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Single Sided Shelf, 3.5(H)X14.5(D)X19(W), 50Lbs | Wall Mount Brackets and Shelves

That's what I thought about doing. Or I could just keep the 1841s at the top of my router stack and just not mount them at all. Or I could drill my own holes and thread it myself. I don't know how well that'll work, though.

ciscoman2012

Personally I'd get the shelves if you're willing to go that route. They're not that expensive and you can use them for other devices later on if your setup changes.

Also, like you, I enjoy keeping my rack as tidy and clean as possible. Looks more visually appealing to have them on a rack vs. just sitting on top of other devices.

Here's one more option if you love Amazon as much as I do.

Amazon.com: Odyssey ARS1 1 Space Rack Shelf Accessory: Musical Instruments