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i would love to see all your rack mount set up's.
i just wont to get a picture of placement of ups, server, screens if in use and hub/switches etc.
would also love to see how many of you use this set up for whs dedicated server and expansions of them.
 
hm.. I have a question too.

To use those rack mount server, do you need to have a server rack? where to buy them?
 
as far as i know you can buy the rack at most online stores.
no you dont have to use a rack for the server.
some of the server side tabs can be taken off and used like a tower case.
some make frames out of wood.
 
I am also interested in seeing different home rack setups.

I am looking into building a home-made rack out of wood based on this thread. You can find more info on where to buy rack parts in the thread i just linked to.
 
seen all of em in 10T+ thread?
there is number of interesting ones
even im going for some, picking up 22u within month or so, though too bad wont have much racks to fill it with
 
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i seen set ups all over the place but thoght this be a good place to share information.
stuff like ups makes models cases models etc pro's and con's on rack mounting.
im just looking into building my second whs and futer expansion so thoght rack mount the way to go.
my first rack case will be a 20 or 24 hdd bay unit.
motherboard with 6 pci slots so i can use a few cheaop bumb conrollers and as needs be swap them out for larger cards giving me expansion for second array etc.
one of my thoghts was a 1u server with a pci port replicator below that for the cards to go in then link extarnal cables to each array unit
 
theinv said:
hm.. I have a question too.

To use those rack mount server, do you need to have a server rack? where to buy them?
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Best way to acquire a rack is Craigslist, provided you have a method of transportation and a buddy or two to help you with the physical labor, and that you live in a relatively populated area where there is ample supply of used racks.
 
I setup Enterprise racks, but don't own any personal rack mount servers.. :(

someday though
 
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