Gamerxp00

say no more

Any help would be great.

i think dell servers is the way im going to go

Some of the reason i am doing this is to get experience with Enterprise Server management and Getting to know how to build and run these systems.

Im not looking for specific space, Just something that can hold alot of drives. And for the performance servers here is what i have been looking at, PowerEdge R820

I have been looking at some Cisco equipment, Im just not sure as to what is essential for this setup.

I to know about the conditions that these systems need to be run in. I do have a cooling solution planned. I already own Safety equipment such as Signs, Extinguishers, ventilation and a secure room.

I have been looking into building my own home lab for some time. I am after some help / guidance with this. I am looking to do a full setup with a server rack, Networking Equipment and Servers. For the servers im looking for some with alot of power (ram, cpu) and also some just for storage solutions. Im looking for a full server rack as i would like lots of room to install more equipment in the future. I need to know what sort of gear i would need to get this running, Switches, Patch panels, Routers, Cabling, Cable management, Servers.. and so on

These sort of items do not come cheap. If you want some fancy cabling get ready to pay up

Exactly what he said

its always fun getting things down under

That is a problem solver right there. i might have to get myself one of these.

There are so many cables to chose from.

Seeing that your from Australia. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_1424 This place is great, I get all of my gear from here. They do the best packaging

That's all i can suggest. I mean it doesn't look great using this method but you need good airflow. make sure you keep the dust cover on though.