What rack do I need to fit these?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

So I need a rack that I can fit this router and fit a switch, UPS's and powerabrs. A drilled in the ground rack is also a requirement.

 

Also, how do racks/rackmounts work in general? Do you just slap rails on the item (switch/router) and you fit in the rack or is there more to it?

 

[ELSknutson]

an 18 in rack should be fine and you can just use cheap brackets. 

https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Black-Box-8U-18in-Deep-Open-Frame-Rack/1680636.aspx?cm_cat=GoogleBase&cm_ite=1680636&cm_pla=NA-NA-BLA_RQ&cm_ven=acquirgy&ef_id=VVlLBwAABVqvOgJz:20160401003608:s&gclid=CjwKEAjwlfO3BRDR4Pj_u-iO2U0SJAD88y1STvg6-4iEDy4tQxrHUFRKIb-VzA-hPkreSsNAw7qsaRoC5vrw_wcB&s_kwcid=AL!4223!3!61836303379!!!g!54847539653!

 

something like this should be fine unless you plan on adding UPS'S and storage arrays 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

3 minutes ago, ELSknutson said:

an 18 in rack should be fine and you can just use cheap brackets. 

https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Black-Box-8U-18in-Deep-Open-Frame-Rack/1680636.aspx?cm_cat=GoogleBase&cm_ite=1680636&cm_pla=NA-NA-BLA_RQ&cm_ven=acquirgy&ef_id=VVlLBwAABVqvOgJz:20160401003608:s&gclid=CjwKEAjwlfO3BRDR4Pj_u-iO2U0SJAD88y1STvg6-4iEDy4tQxrHUFRKIb-VzA-hPkreSsNAw7qsaRoC5vrw_wcB&s_kwcid=AL!4223!3!61836303379!!!g!54847539653!

 

something like this should be fine unless you plan on adding UPS'S and storage arrays 

 

Oh yeah I will add UPS's and powerbars. Something that is drilled in the ground is also needed.

[ELSknutson]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3ft-Short-2-Post-18U-Open-Frame-Black-Network-Server-Relay-Rack-Floor-Table-Top-/121513378390?hash=item1c4ac30256:g:Eo0AAOSwD0lUh7fn

then something like this should work

they make taller versions of these as well

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Just now, ELSknutson said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3ft-Short-2-Post-18U-Open-Frame-Black-Network-Server-Relay-Rack-Floor-Table-Top-/121513378390?hash=item1c4ac30256:g:Eo0AAOSwD0lUh7fn

then something like this should work

 

Perfect.

 

So I just slap any rails and it should be compatible?

[ELSknutson]

just look for rack mount ears 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3ft-Short-2-Post-18U-Open-Frame-Black-Network-Server-Relay-Rack-Floor-Table-Top-/121513378390?hash=item1c4ac30256:g:Eo0AAOSwD0lUh7fn

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

3 minutes ago, ELSknutson said:

just look for rack mount ears 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3ft-Short-2-Post-18U-Open-Frame-Black-Network-Server-Relay-Rack-Floor-Table-Top-/121513378390?hash=item1c4ac30256:g:Eo0AAOSwD0lUh7fn

What do you mean?

[ELSknutson]

Just now, TheMidnightNarwhal said:

What do you mean?

to hold your equipment into the rack you use rack mount ears 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

3 minutes ago, ELSknutson said:

to hold your equipment into the rack you use rack mount ears 

 

Ok, so it's standard? Any rack mount ears will do?

[ELSknutson]

Just now, TheMidnightNarwhal said:

 

Ok, so it's standard? Any rack mount ears will do?

no they usually make them specific for the item going inside. But thats all it is is a bracket to hold it in there.

[brwainer]

For every item you need to get the appropriate rack mounting hardware. For a UPS, if the manufacturer says it is rack mountable, it will include the rack ears. Ditto for routers and switches. The only thing you normally use rails for is servers. Most servers will come either with rails or with mounting ears and rails being an optional addon, but you should check in every case to make sure.

[Mikensan]

I have never mounted a UPS by dog ears alone, I usually end up getting a shelf. But that's just me, because of all the weight I just get paranoid it's going to bend over time. But as others have said, your switches and such should've already came with mounting hardware if they are meant to be mounted in a rack.

 

Otherwise you can just buy 1u (or whatever) shelves to put the equipment on. Rails are good when you're mounting something that's more than say 20 inches or heavy.

[brwainer]

5 hours ago, Mikensan said:

I have never mounted a UPS by dog ears alone, I usually end up getting a shelf. But that's just me, because of all the weight I just get paranoid it's going to bend over time. But as others have said, your switches and such should've already came with mounting hardware if they are meant to be mounted in a rack.

 

Otherwise you can just buy 1u (or whatever) shelves to put the equipment on. Rails are good when you're mounting something that's more than say 20 inches or heavy.

I'd actually be more worried about a cheaper rack bending than the rack ears that come with the UPS.