Looking for a wall rack

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The problem with wall racks is always depth, make sure you measure your equipment depth, including the extra 2 inches or so you'll need for the power cable in the back of the equipment. If you're going to close the door, measure the amount of space you need in front of your gear for cabling. This is usually only a problem for fiber optic cables, which don't take well to being bent sharply by a cabinet door.

Also, unless you need a lockable rack, a wall mount open frame rack will be less money and allow easier access to the equipment and better ventilation.
 
I want it lockable, and mesh is preferred for better airflow. I'm not betting on a lot of issues with heat either, we keep the A/C on about 68ish and the WHS and NAS are both pretty low power. I used all 2.5in drives in the WHS and the NAS has all greens and is only really active a few times a day.

I am concerned about depth, I'll change out any cases I need to as well though.
 
As long as you've measured everything then, tripplite makes pretty nice stuff, that seems like a nice enclosure.
 
Startech makes a wall mount unit.
http://ca.startech.com/Server-Manag...Rack-Cabinet-with-Steel-Mesh-Door~RK1219WALHM
I've installed it twice. Seems about the same as the tripplite one.

The only other thing to look out for (other than depth) is the weight. Putting a UPS in a wall rack is always fun. Just be sure the back/side is secured with all the screws.. I usually have a shelf mounted first, with large reinforced 'L' brackets like these:
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
 
Good tip on the shelf brackets, I didn't even think about it. I will be going right into studs of course, but the reinforcement seems like a good idea.
 
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