Server/Rack install advice

[stevieb]

I have just purchased a new dell server which includes the dell rapid rails ( 4 post)

All was going well on the install until i tried to stick the rails in the cabinet.. The rear posts of the rack are not in the correct place. I am to short on the depth by 4cm. I can move the rear posts back by another 1.5 cm so i am still a little short on depth.

Foolish me that i assumed that the Rails would be the same depth for the cabinet, as i already have a older generation Dell server installed.

Are there any spacers i can add in to increase the depth to the required level?

I dont really fancy spending £120 for a univaersal rack kit from Dell.

Thanks

[agent006]

You can get brackets to attach long things to short racks, yes. Couldn't tell you the official name for them though.

You do have a server rack (deep), not a comms rack (shallow) yes? I have a feeling that the dell rails aren't compatible with non dell racks too, but not sure on this.

[stevieb]

The rack i am using has a 26 inch mounting depth.. the Dell rapid rails are 27.25 inch depth.

My other rack server uses dell Versa rails which have more adjustment, but i am not paying £120 for the rails.. They even go for silly money on ebay

[XJSJohn]

agent006 said:

I have a feeling that the dell rails aren't compatible with non dell racks too, but not sure on this.

can be an absolute pig to get kit in sometimes!

[stevieb]

XJSJohn said:

agent006 said:

I have a feeling that the dell rails aren't compatible with non dell racks too, but not sure on this.

can be an absolute pig to get kit in sometimes!

I am on a strict budget as this is for home use and not business so trying to keep costs down as much as possible.

[TwistingMyMelon]

I would try Ebay or websites like www.comms-express.com, you might be abale to bodge somthing that is secure using cheaper bits

[malman]

adapter brackets but not cheap

http://www.iblparts.co.uk/rackmountadapterbrackets...

Something in this section might help though

http://www.iblparts.co.uk/dellmountingkits.html

[stevieb]

malman said:

adapter brackets but not cheap

http://www.iblparts.co.uk/rackmountadapterbrackets...

Something in this section might help though

http://www.iblparts.co.uk/dellmountingkits.html

They aint cheap for a small piece of metal.. Hmm if i am going to spend that much i may as well get the versa rails from Ebay..

[Tallbut Buxomly]

Any chance you could move the front racks as well to get the depth required?

[stevieb]

Tallbut Buxomly said:

Any chance you could move the front racks as well to get the depth required?

I have looked but it looks like the adjustment is at is maximum depth. I will have a look though...

Thanks

[Tallbut Buxomly]

stevieb said:

Tallbut Buxomly said:

Any chance you could move the front racks as well to get the depth required?

I have looked but it looks like the adjustment is at is maximum depth. I will have a look though...

Thanks

Normally they come pre fixed at a certain depth to allow for management and patching allowing the door to close however i assume its not essential in your case to be able to close the door so could be an option depending on the cab.

ETA

Hell just occured to me. All you need is two metal plates with rounded edges (to prevent you catching yourself on a carner and cutting yourself open) the right length and width to screw into the verts in the cab and that the server can then be bolted to. Take all measurements and call a couple of local metal fabricators and ask if they could knock two up for you.

Edited by Tallbut Buxomly on Thursday 18th March 22:05

Edited by Tallbut Buxomly on Thursday 18th March 22:19