Rackmounted Desktops
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Maybe a silly Q, but what are the pro's / con's about rack mounted desktops?
TBH, I didnt even know about these until a new opportunity came to me wanting to setup a new office and wanted costs for new PCS....After providing costs, they said they were discussing the options of rack mounted them....How would this work? If they are all rack mounted they'd have cables running from the rack to each work station and it would look messy no?? Unless the rack is in the middle of the desks??? Can someone explain how users would connect eg monitors, keyboards etc and what the pro's/cons are??? -
What kind of desks are you talking about here? Desk designed for this or just generic "admin" desks?
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@DustinB3403 just usual workstation desks I believe.
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Then they would likely need a mount that gets attached to the underside or side/ rear panel of the desk.
it would simply keep the computer off of the floor, and cables could be managed with cable ties and hook rings.
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This is one type I've installed before
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@DustinB3403 what would you say is the pro's / con's to mounting desktops?
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You must be dealing with non-technical management. They are trying to dream up a solution that doesn't exist like they think. Show them a quote for some thin clients and a VDI setup, as that is effectively what they are describing. No idea how rackmounted workstations would be of any advantage after adding all the cabling.... it would be a nightmare if the rack was more than 5 or 6 feet away.
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Keeps the computer out of kicking feet, cables can be managed a bit more neatly, and it looks nicer if the desk has any open sides that allow the computer to be visible.
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@Joel This normally only comes up when thinking of virtual desktops of some sort. Workstations and/or rack mount desktops will have the option of having a graphics card that can be used natively on the virtual desktop(s).
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@DustinB3403 said:
This is one type I've installed before
Those are the good ones. The ones that suspend the PC by straps are also known as "computer droppers". Both types are sketchy as frig but the metal J is better.
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Do they want PCs mounted to each desk or rackmounted? 2 different animals, one is feasible (desk mounting).
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@RojoLoco I believe rackmounted - not desk mounted.
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@RojoLoco said:
Do they want PCs mounted to each desk or rackmounted? 2 different animals, one is feasible (desk mounting).
I've seen rackmounting used this way before (incorrectly and usually by manglement) to indicate desk mounting.
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@Joel then they need to lay off the crack. Unless everyone gathers 'round the rack to work, you will need miles of cabling for each workstation. Show them desk mounting, then show them VDI. Both will accomplish a degree of aesthetic improvement in terms of visible cabling and equipment.
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I cant imagine a rack mounted situation? How on earth would that be possible without running extra long cables all around the office!!! am i missing something obvious with this???? Or having a senior moment!!!
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We use rackmounted desktops for our media systems in theaters, conference rooms, and class rooms. They fit perfectly in lockable racks, and all of the AV equipment is generally the same width so they get mounted as well.
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They must be thinking desk mounted or VDI.
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@Joel said:
I cant imagine a rack mounted situation? How on earth would that be possible without running extra long cables all around the office!!! am i missing something obvious with this???? Or having a senior moment!!!
I think there's a break in your communications train with manglement - I'd start asking questions up the chain to figure out what they really want to accomplish. Not many people wake up in the morning and ask a department to do insane things without a goal in mind.
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@coliver said:
We use rackmounted desktops for our media systems in theaters, conference rooms, and class rooms. They fit perfectly in lockable racks, and all of the AV equipment is generally the same width so they get mounted as well.
They work brilliantly for AV world.
