- Nov 19, 2004
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I need to build a server rack that will be located in small storage room, near a bedroom. I dont have much room to work with because the room is only about 7 x14, but luckily it has a window for venthilation.
I originally planned to go with a small rack (12-22U), but since i have a dell, the server will most likely stick out of the back and the rack will have to be heavy metal - something my gf wont really like. So to please her and me , I thought it would be best to build something out of plywood, stain it to match the room, so the room can used for another purpose too( little gym, etc). The problem i face comes in the design of the rack. I want room to expand, but not too much .
I've come up with 2 ideas. The first is a small stand about 55" H and around 13" W.
In this setup, I have the rack servers standing on their sides , more in line with the non rackmount equipment. The design provides a better use of space for expansion, but puts the rackmount servers in a difficult configuration. However, I dont plan on taking them out for anything other than a hardware problem. I'm not sure if standing the rackmounts on their sides will casue any problem. I personally dont see why it would, but you never know.
Heres a quick sketch of idea 1:
Idea 1
In idea 2, I have the whole thing basically setup like a little rack, with space for limited upgrades and other stuff. I'm not too happy with it , because of the space it will take up , but its just a back up if i cant use idea 1.
Heres a quick sketch of idea 2
Idea 2
Here's the equipment I have now:
APC Smart Ups 1400 non rackmount
Dell 2550 (for critial backup/file server)
Here is what i plan to have in the coming year
APC Smart Ups 1400 non rackmount
Dell 2550 (for critial backup/file server)
Another 2550 or 2 1650's (test /fun server )
Backend Media Server in atx case. (I plan to do a simple sata raid, and wont need an enterprise style solution)
I wont need a spot for a monitor as i will do remote desktop from an office across the apt, and i dont want to keep the servers in the office because i really cant stand the noise
.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I originally planned to go with a small rack (12-22U), but since i have a dell, the server will most likely stick out of the back and the rack will have to be heavy metal - something my gf wont really like. So to please her and me , I thought it would be best to build something out of plywood, stain it to match the room, so the room can used for another purpose too( little gym, etc). The problem i face comes in the design of the rack. I want room to expand, but not too much .
I've come up with 2 ideas. The first is a small stand about 55" H and around 13" W.
In this setup, I have the rack servers standing on their sides , more in line with the non rackmount equipment. The design provides a better use of space for expansion, but puts the rackmount servers in a difficult configuration. However, I dont plan on taking them out for anything other than a hardware problem. I'm not sure if standing the rackmounts on their sides will casue any problem. I personally dont see why it would, but you never know.
Heres a quick sketch of idea 1:
Idea 1
In idea 2, I have the whole thing basically setup like a little rack, with space for limited upgrades and other stuff. I'm not too happy with it , because of the space it will take up , but its just a back up if i cant use idea 1.
Heres a quick sketch of idea 2
Idea 2
Here's the equipment I have now:
APC Smart Ups 1400 non rackmount
Dell 2550 (for critial backup/file server)
Here is what i plan to have in the coming year
APC Smart Ups 1400 non rackmount
Dell 2550 (for critial backup/file server)
Another 2550 or 2 1650's (test /fun server )
Backend Media Server in atx case. (I plan to do a simple sata raid, and wont need an enterprise style solution)
I wont need a spot for a monitor as i will do remote desktop from an office across the apt, and i dont want to keep the servers in the office because i really cant stand the noise
Thanks in advance for any help!