Rackmounted Desktops
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You must be dealing with non-technical management. They are trying to dream up a solution that doesn't exist like they think. Show them a quote for some thin clients and a VDI setup, as that is effectively what they are describing. No idea how rackmounted workstations would be of any advantage after adding all the cabling.... it would be a nightmare if the rack was more than 5 or 6 feet away.
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Keeps the computer out of kicking feet, cables can be managed a bit more neatly, and it looks nicer if the desk has any open sides that allow the computer to be visible.
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@Joel This normally only comes up when thinking of virtual desktops of some sort. Workstations and/or rack mount desktops will have the option of having a graphics card that can be used natively on the virtual desktop(s).
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@DustinB3403 said:
This is one type I've installed before
Those are the good ones. The ones that suspend the PC by straps are also known as "computer droppers". Both types are sketchy as frig but the metal J is better.
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Do they want PCs mounted to each desk or rackmounted? 2 different animals, one is feasible (desk mounting).
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@RojoLoco I believe rackmounted - not desk mounted.
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@RojoLoco said:
Do they want PCs mounted to each desk or rackmounted? 2 different animals, one is feasible (desk mounting).
I've seen rackmounting used this way before (incorrectly and usually by manglement) to indicate desk mounting.
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@Joel then they need to lay off the crack. Unless everyone gathers 'round the rack to work, you will need miles of cabling for each workstation. Show them desk mounting, then show them VDI. Both will accomplish a degree of aesthetic improvement in terms of visible cabling and equipment.
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I cant imagine a rack mounted situation? How on earth would that be possible without running extra long cables all around the office!!! am i missing something obvious with this???? Or having a senior moment!!!
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We use rackmounted desktops for our media systems in theaters, conference rooms, and class rooms. They fit perfectly in lockable racks, and all of the AV equipment is generally the same width so they get mounted as well.
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They must be thinking desk mounted or VDI.
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@Joel said:
I cant imagine a rack mounted situation? How on earth would that be possible without running extra long cables all around the office!!! am i missing something obvious with this???? Or having a senior moment!!!
I think there's a break in your communications train with manglement - I'd start asking questions up the chain to figure out what they really want to accomplish. Not many people wake up in the morning and ask a department to do insane things without a goal in mind.
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@coliver said:
We use rackmounted desktops for our media systems in theaters, conference rooms, and class rooms. They fit perfectly in lockable racks, and all of the AV equipment is generally the same width so they get mounted as well.
They work brilliantly for AV world.
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@Joel said:
I cant imagine a rack mounted situation? How on earth would that be possible without running extra long cables all around the office!!! am i missing something obvious with this???? Or having a senior moment!!!
No, you're not. Management doesn't understand some basic concepts in the IT world. Education needed. If they still insist on it after that, well, presenting the financials to get it done compared to the standard desktop/laptop at each desk, and accept the final decision (odd as it may be. Who knows what motivates some of these decisions.)
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@travisdh1 Thanks
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@MattSpeller I've asked and will see what they say!! Must be talking about desk mounts or a VDI solution.
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@Joel said:
Maybe a silly Q, but what are the pro's / con's about rack mounted desktops?
TBH, I didnt even know about these until a new opportunity came to me wanting to setup a new office and wanted costs for new PCS....After providing costs, they said they were discussing the options of rack mounted them....How would this work? If they are all rack mounted they'd have cables running from the rack to each work station and it would look messy no?? Unless the rack is in the middle of the desks??? Can someone explain how users would connect eg monitors, keyboards etc and what the pro's/cons are???They have to mean thin/zero clients, right? Please update this thread with what ends up happening. If people actually think this way it'll make me more optimistic about my own job.
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they came back and said a rackmounted server with VDI for each user....makes sense...
My knowledge on VDI is limited....whats the pro's / con's over this solution in your option?How does VDI work exactly? the server has the applications on and each user simply uses a remote app to open the application thats running on the server?
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@Joel said:
they came back and said a rackmounted server with VDI for each user....makes sense...
My knowledge on VDI is limited....whats the pro's / con's over this solution in your option?How does VDI work exactly? the server has the applications on and each user simply uses a remote app to open the application thats running on the server?
That's application virtualization. VDI is literally running a virtual desktop for each user. Look into XenDesktop, Horizon View, and I think Microsoft has their own they are working on.
