On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Jason Healy <[email protected]> wrote: > > On to the question: does anyone have a rack that they recommend for small > standalone usage? We're talking about 2 racks here, and they'll be filled > with a hodgepodge of gear (different sizes, depths, and cabling).
Jason, One thing to keep in mind is that switches usually vent exhaust to the side and rear. Depending on the amount/size of equipment, this may not be a concern and depending on budget, it may not be an addressable concern, but it's something that I've run across in the past. APC's Netshelter SX line has a Side Airflow Duct kit that could potentially address that. Chatsworth makes a network cabinet, but that'll probably run 2-3x as much as the APC equivalent. Depending on the setup and airflow, another option would be a 2-post telco rack for your network gear and then a 4-post cabinet for your servers. The 2-post gives you more accessibility, but you can't channel your airflow with the same precision as with a cabinet. Places like MonoPrice (http://www.monoprice.com) sell both power and Cat5/5e/6 cables in varying lengths so you can reduce your cable clutter even with a limited budget. HTH, M
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