Rack mount server without a rack
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I have a client that will be purchasing 4 servers that will be in small field offices.
The old servers being replaced are standard Dell PowerEdge that was current 8 years ago.
I would prefer to use a small 1U rack mount server for the new ones, but I also do not want a pancake just sitting on the desk where the current PowerEdge is.
One option I was thinking was a wall mounted rack to hang the server vertically.
Any other recommendations?
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We've done that. Wall flush mounts work great.
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A wall mount would be pretty nice I'd think, especially since you're saving all of that floor space (granted in a server room / area).
Would make power and Ethernet runs a rather simple matter as well. No need to stand up a 2 or 4 post rack in the center of a room, running power and Ethernet to it.
It'd all be there on the wall already.
The only item I might see as being a bit of a pain would be the data rack and switches. You'd likely want to get a wall mount that has a hinge on it to be able to punch down new lines and connect to the switches.
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I might have to buy one of these for my house. Currently I'm using a wire rack to hold 3 2u servers and switches. A couple of these would be nice.
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@JayRMS I am sure Jay has some Ideas for you.
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We had one of these for years, until we just recently grew out of it. We've never had to punch any new lines or anything so that wasn't an issue.
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@scottalanmiller said in Rack mount server without a rack:
We've done that. Wall flush mounts work great.
What do you use to hang it, just lag screws?
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We have a couple 2U Wall mount racks in some of our locations. Work out great. Ours are Tripp Lite I believe. Couple lag screws int a wall stud and hang.
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@stacksofplates said in Rack mount server without a rack:
@scottalanmiller said in Rack mount server without a rack:
We've done that. Wall flush mounts work great.
What do you use to hang it, just lag screws?
Depends on the material of the wall but yes. We are doing some flush mounts in a few different areas around campus. We are using enclosed "racks" but they are really slim.
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@coliver said in Rack mount server without a rack:
@stacksofplates said in Rack mount server without a rack:
@scottalanmiller said in Rack mount server without a rack:
We've done that. Wall flush mounts work great.
What do you use to hang it, just lag screws?
Depends on the material of the wall but yes. We are doing some flush mounts in a few different areas around campus. We are using enclosed "racks" but they are really slim.
picture please!
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@scottalanmiller said in Rack mount server without a rack:
We've done that. Wall flush mounts work great.
I have done it as well with good results.
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I have no idea where they came from, but we bought a company that had these 4 foot tall enclosed racks on wheels in all of their field offices. they locked front and rear, and were big enough for a mouse, keyboard and monitor to sit on top. with a KVM inside the door. If you have the space, I loved these things. They were durable, enough to live in retail store back rooms, and easy to work on. Similar to this.
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@s.hackleman said in Rack mount server without a rack:
I have no idea where they came from, but we bought a company that had these 4 foot tall enclosed racks on wheels in all of their field offices. they locked front and rear, and were big enough for a mouse, keyboard and monitor to sit on top. with a KVM inside the door. If you have the space, I loved these things. They were durable, enough to live in retail store back rooms, and easy to work on. Similar to this.
I used to build racks exactly like that for Wegmans.
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@s.hackleman said in Rack mount server without a rack:
I have no idea where they came from, but we bought a company that had these 4 foot tall enclosed racks on wheels in all of their field offices. they locked front and rear, and were big enough for a mouse, keyboard and monitor to sit on top. with a KVM inside the door. If you have the space, I loved these things. They were durable, enough to live in retail store back rooms, and easy to work on. Similar to this.
I have plans to build one out of wood... but at this point, I have no need. No servers here,.. and now - no need.
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Say,..WHaaaa... Well - now I just might have to
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@s.hackleman said in Rack mount server without a rack:
I have no idea where they came from, but we bought a company that had these 4 foot tall enclosed racks on wheels in all of their field offices. they locked front and rear, and were big enough for a mouse, keyboard and monitor to sit on top. with a KVM inside the door. If you have the space, I loved these things. They were durable, enough to live in retail store back rooms, and easy to work on. Similar to this.
I have models similar to this actually at the main office of this client. But again, not needed or wanted.
