Cheapest 24U Server rack/cabient
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Looking for a cheap one, Sub $700. Cheaper the better (for home use) needs to be full depth for rack servers.
What's the best deal out there?
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Paging @JayRMS
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The searching I've done has returned units that are in the $800+ range.
does it have to be a 24U?
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What's the max depth you need? I can definitely find you a couple options under $700. Sound like you don't need an enclosure, but just a 4 post option at 24u? Is that accurate or do you have any other specifics?
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My initial thought is this Open 4-Post. It's adjustable so you can fit to any depth you need, extremely strong (3000 lb load) although that's probably overkill for you. Ships unassembled which considering dim weights are a monster, that saves you quite a bit on shipping if you don't mind assembly, otherwise we can assemble for a charge and ship at that dim weight. The image is the 42u, but on the page you have a 24u for $389.
4-Post Rack | Rackmount Solutions
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Have you looked at an ikea rack? Not sure if you can get 24U out of those or not.
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@coliver said:
Have you looked at an ikea rack? Not sure if you can get 24U out of those or not.
You mean their night stands?
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@scottalanmiller said:
@coliver said:
Have you looked at an ikea rack? Not sure if you can get 24U out of those or not.
You mean their night stands?
Pretty much. Although I read someone use their bookshelf to do something bigger. It will hold a significant amount of weight.
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At some point, when I actually HAVE a server or two.. I plan to build this with some minor alterations:
![EnclosedServerRack[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/vnc6Izlm.jpg)
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@gjacobse said:
At some point, when I actually HAVE a server or two.. I plan to build this with some minor alterations:
Wonder how much that would cost, I might go to lowes tonight and see.
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@JayRMS said:
What's the max depth you need? I can definitely find you a couple options under $700. Sound like you don't need an enclosure, but just a 4 post option at 24u? Is that accurate or do you have any other specifics?
Not sure What's the min dell rail mount like 24-29 inches I can't remember off the top of my head. enclosure is preferred.
This is the cheapest I can find: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Norco-C-24U-24U-Rack-Cabinet-/301380755883?hash=item462bb161ab:g:L3oAAOxy9tpSA-Tg
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@coliver said:
@scottalanmiller said:
@coliver said:
Have you looked at an ikea rack? Not sure if you can get 24U out of those or not.
You mean their night stands?
Pretty much. Although I read someone use their bookshelf to do something bigger. It will hold a significant amount of weight.
The Lackrack!
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@JayRMS said:
My initial thought is this Open 4-Post. It's adjustable so you can fit to any depth you need, extremely strong (3000 lb load) although that's probably overkill for you. Ships unassembled which considering dim weights are a monster, that saves you quite a bit on shipping if you don't mind assembly, otherwise we can assemble for a charge and ship at that dim weight. The image is the 42u, but on the page you have a 24u for $389.
You guys do will-call right? I've been looking for a sweet rack, and I need somewhere to put my equipment too!
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Yes we can do will call. What kind of rack are you looking at? If you're located in the area we have a lot of racks on our showroom floor too.
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I bought a full height 4 post off of craigslist in mint condition for $40 bucks.
Shelf's and trays $10 and $5 respectively per what I wanted.
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@DustinB3403 said:
I bought a full height 4 post off of craigslist in mint condition for $40 bucks.
Shelf's and trays $10 and $5 respectively per what I wanted.
lucky.. this is all localy https://roanoke.craigslist.org/sys/5234999886.html been reposting it for at least 1yr too big for me. really looking for it to be encloused too.
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@gjacobse said:
At some point, when I actually HAVE a server or two.. I plan to build this with some minor alterations:
Looks like the Norco 24U rack from new egg is actually cheaper.
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i think i've got the rails they used to build the ikea rack. i was going to build my own...but i moved from my house with my shop and didn't end up building it. i'd send that stuff to you for pretty cheap. Basically i have 4 of these posts
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ18OVS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage -
That Norco might work, but looking at it, I'm curious what the usable dimensions are inside. The exterior depth shows 31.5" and the Dell Standard depth is 28 7/8. That's cutting it pretty
close. I haven't found a spec sheet or anyone talking about the interior dims yet.This is a little damaged apparently, but might be the right idea.
http://www.pcliquidations.com/p22356-dell-poweredge-2420-24u?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=22356&r160164167166161&gclid=CKmf_t_X08gCFZKLaQodxuIP1w#
