fitting a 27" deep 2U server in a ~20" rack cabinet?

[pookguy88]

Is it possible?

I have a Dell Poweredge 2650 2U server that's about 27" deep and just got an old used rack cabinet which is about 20" deep and approx. 6.5 ft tall. The width is good enough for the server to fit but is it possible to have it go in and just have some of it stick out the back? the rails that the Poweredge came with are 27" long and won't go any shorter.. are there other rails I could get or some other suggestions you guys have??

thanks!

 

[The Spyder]

Hurm,
It really depends on where the screws for the rails go into the back side of the rack. I would guess that with a little bit of cunning you could easily make this work.

 

[versello]

You can buy a rack shelf that screws in the front... You would probably need a 3u or 4u rack shelf to adequately support the rear of the server.

 

[MorfiusX]

You can also buy static rails that are adjustable for pretty cheap.

 

[pookguy88]

You can also buy static rails that are adjustable for pretty cheap.

where might I be able to buy these?

 

[MorfiusX]

http://www.beachaudio.com/Apc/Su032...tm_source=froogle&GTKW=su032a&GCID=C12585x003

UPS rails are pretty basic and cheap, and can adjust pretty well. The link above is what came up when I search for "UPS Rails" on Froogle.

 

[shade91]

http://www.beachaudio.com/Apc/Su032...tm_source=froogle&GTKW=su032a&GCID=C12585x003

UPS rails are pretty basic and cheap, and can adjust pretty well. The link above is what came up when I search for "UPS Rails" on Froogle.

What he said. Their rails adjust nicely. for something like this. You may have trouble terminating the server to the rails though when you slide it in.