Recommended Rack Equipment for Labbing?

Alhaji265

I recently order a Cisco rack equipment that can hold up to 19 devices heres the link - Cisco Rack FOR2500 2600 2610 2620 2620XM 2924 3524 3550 | eBay. I informed the seller that I would like to cancel but insisted on sending the rack. Will this be sufficient for me to build my CCIE lab in the future?

jsb515

no I don't think so and you paid way to much look here. Amazon.com: OnStage RS7030 Rack Stand: Musical Instruments

I have that same rack and I can tell you it will not hold 19 Cisco devices.

Just read the ebay description and it says its a 19" rack that will hold 12U (units) but I think it holds more like 8.

101010

Gonna second jsb515 here. I have the same one as well and it will definitely will not hold 12 Cisco devices, and due to its tilted back design the bottom 2-3 slots are not useable. If you take a look at the bottom photo on the eBay page you can tell it has been altered to try and hide this fact.

It is a good rack for CCENT/CCNA studies, but I cant see this being sufficient through the CCIE, and definitely not for the price this shady eBay seller is asking either.

FloOz

If you plan on going further in your studies and suiting up your home lab you will definitely need a bigger rack. I recommend the Skeletek rack. I purchased it right off the bat because I knew I was going to be going for CCNP and beyond

QHalo

+1 for Skeletek. Worth the price of admission.

MAC_Addy

Another vote for Skeletek racks. Definitely worth the price. You will not ​be disappointed with it.

DB Cooper

A couple of items that I use on my lad on my desk at work, they work great for my ccna:
Cisco Rack FOR2500 2600 2610 2620 2620XM 2924 3524 3550 | eBay
Amazon.com: American Dj Pc-100A Rack Mount Power Switcher: Musical Instruments

A pic of my lab:

ShamPOW

MAC_Addy wrote: »

Another vote for Skeletek racks. Definitely worth the price. You will not ​be disappointed with it.

QFT. I ordered their 16u from dantraknet. Aside from some slightly unclear instructions, this thing is built like a tank. Love the fact it's on casters too. That alone makes it worth it to me.

Alhaji265

Thanks for the advice, so how do I get my money returned? I messaged the seller (fati_zee) and it seems that he is not going to cancel the order, what's next?

JeanM

We can't help you with your eBay order.... work with the seller and read the ad, sometimes it clearly states what options you have for a refund. Usually you end up paying for "changing your mind", but it all depends.

Btw, I have also used that rack but purchased it from Amazon and because of it's angle you can't fit long devices in the bottom spots. It's perfectly fine otherwise. I ended up buying a Skeletek rack, it's much much better but also much more expensive.

Looks like you'll need to ship it back on your dime for a refund as stated in the ebay listing -


"

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The rack included in this auction is fully tested and operational.
It is supplied with a 90 days replacement warranty for the functionality.
Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and insurance.
This listing is for hardware only. "

Alhaji265

I purchased the Skeletek rack but didn't read that it's 22" inch (Link - Dantrak Net  - New and Used Networking Equipment and Peripherals. Skeletek Racks and Accessories.. Would this been suffiecent for CCNP?

Jollycork

I use a 7' 2 post 48U relay rack. I've got 11 routers & switches in it plus 2 1U half depth servers, 2 4U servers and a 8 port KVM and I've still got space for more. Granted it's bolted to the floor with a brace to the wall, but for flexibility, can't beat it. plus the prices aren't bad. Note: [Chatsworths are about the most expensive, you can find relay racks a lot cheaper then what Chatsworth sells em for].

Cisco Inferno

Ikea Lack Rack w/ Aluminum supports

This here is about $10 and doubles as a table!
I'm planning on building this asap.