Network Pro Question

[Caleb]

I'm in the market for a 12u, full depth(35") server cabinet.... what brand, make, model do you guys recommend? I'm limited to 12u due to height restrictions and under $600 would be nice...

 

[Cameramonkey]

Ive used both Dell and APC racks. But with a budget of $600, you are only about half of what they go for typically.

And I have never seen a full depth rack below 24u.

 

[indyblue]

Do you just need a basic open frame type, or do you need locking access control doors for security?
Need wire/cable management? Data-center hollow floor access?

If you'd be swapping out hardware/upgrading often, tool-less attachment systems are nice to have.

It depends. You can spend a little or alot. A few choices from Newegg in your budget

 

[Thegeek]

StarTech cabinets are pretty good.

 

[Caleb]

Ive used both Dell and APC racks. But with a budget of $600, you are only about half of what they go for typically.

And I have never seen a full depth rack below 24u.

sysrack and a few other's offer a 35" deep 12u

 

[Caleb]

Do you just need a basic open frame type, or do you need locking access control doors for security?
Need wire/cable management? Data-center hollow floor access?

If you'd be swapping out hardware/upgrading often, tool-less attachment systems are nice to have.

It depends. You can spend a little or alot. A few choices from Newegg in your budget

Q: Do you just need a basic open frame type, or do you need locking access control doors for security?
Need wire/cable management? Data-center hollow floor access?

Locking access door, yes to wire/cable management, not sure on data center hollow floor access.

Q: If you'd be swapping out hardware/upgrading often, tool-less attachment systems are nice to have.

Not super often, but I can see tool less being nice when I have to pull a piece out for maintenance

 

[Caleb]

StarTech cabinets are pretty good.

Talking about the adjustable ones? I saw a video on youtube regarding a model of that brand, it rocks back and forth pretty easily

 

[WanderingSol07]

If you were near Lafayette I would tell you to checkout Purdue's Surplus and Salvage store. I've sent server racks (years ago) to there in the past.

 

[Thegeek]

Not sure what you mean my adjustable. The one I had was on casters and rock solid.

 

[Caleb]

Not sure what you mean my adjustable. The one I had was on casters and rock solid.

the models that I've seen had adjustable depths...maybe they have other models I haven't seen

 

[Mr. Habib]

Have you checked IU surplus on range road?

 

[fullmetaljesus]

In my experience racks are racks are racks. Find one with the specs you need for the price and slap it in.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

If you were near Lafayette I would tell you to checkout Purdue's Surplus and Salvage store. I've sent server racks (years ago) to there in the past.

Didn't even know that place existed. I found out about their butcher store on here too.

 

[Caleb]

Have you checked IU surplus on range road?

I have not...I'll have to give them a call