Grabbing this rack, want to know something....

IBM 32U RS6000 Server Rack / Server Cabinet w/ Shelf Rails/ PDU-6 Available!! | eBay

Do you think Cisco switches and routers will fit into it? I can pick this item up and made a local offer to see if he would knock off some money if I came with cash for pickup.

Ive never bought a rack so I'm sorry about the stupid question

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pitviper

Yes, Cisco gear should fit with no problem (standard 19” spacing). The only problem with using a server rack exclusively for network gear is that the server racks tend to be excessively deep (and end up taking up a ton more space).

paul78

Also - some of these server racks tend to be quite heavy so you may need extra help to muscle it around if you are planning to put it in your home.

BTW - I think most people on TE use Skeletek racks instead of cabinets for home labs. It's probably about the same price - http://www.dantraknet.com/

I'm pretty happy with mine.

Jasiono

It's between that and the 12u from skeletek. I love the idea of having it closed up, I think it looks nicer.

I sent dank a message on eBay to see if he could swap out the router mounting brackets that come with the auction for switch ones. If he says yes I'll swing toward his auction.

paul78

Jasiono wrote: »

I love the idea of having it closed up, I think it looks nicer.

Yeah - I know what you mean. I would have got a cabinet instead if I could have got one up into my office.

BTW - You may want to ask the eBay seller if that cabinet uses EIA square holes. I couldn't tell from the picture.

Brain_Power

12U Skeletek is really small, try to get 16U if you can afford it. Also depends on how much gear you plan on getting.

Jasiono

Round holes. I'm going with skeletek. The guy on eBay seems like a real dick.

16u is only 10 bucks more.

inscom.brigade

That is beautiful, but after all of my recent moving I am favoring this style of mobility for a lab rack.

i am thinking of selling mine for one of these!

music box lab.jpg

Jasiono

What do you currently have?

this one

Brain_Power wrote: »

12U Skeletek is really small, try to get 16U if you can afford it. Also depends on how much gear you plan on getting.

+1 on this. Skeletek is a very good brand. Their racks are awesome and very sturdy. You won't be disappointed. I'm thinking of getting another 16u before the end of the year.

inscom.brigade

I was at FOSE / GOVsec conference.
they had lots of very cool racks.
also:
field style component container racks.
i will see if i can find some of the vendor names with photos.
very mobile cases, for bringing your gear with you fast, in trucks, cars, airplanes...

http://www.zerocases.com/19-warrior.php
http://www.cases2go.com/rackmount_cases.asp
http://www.marathonpro.com/mama10uefdec.html
http://www.carbonarmorcases.com/rackmount-cases.aspx?gclid=CJX7wYn1jLECFYeo4AodxxjGEQ
http://www.roadcasesusa.com/rack-mount-cases/?gclid=CJ7kwPT1jLECFcXe4AodvXFkFA
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GPro10?utm_source=none&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=none&gclid=CKe0rsj1jLECFUff4AodOQ05HA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRO-AUDIO-DJ-19-RACK-MOUNT-FLIGHT-CASE-10RU-STACKABLE-ELEC-EQUIPMENT-CASE-/280893302894?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41668ba86e