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Server Cabinets 101?

I really wish I could have gotten that Middle-Atlantic cabinet from craigslist.

Here are some more possibilities.
New 18U 19" Wall Mount Rackmount Server/Network/ AV Cabinet w/Fan - 22.5" deep
12U Wall Mount Cabinet IT Server Data Network Rack Glass Door Locking Lockable
18U Wall Mount Cabinet Server Network Rack Glass Door Locking Lockable Casters

Versus the ones already posted on page 1 or 2. I'm looking for the best value.

EDIT: Going to use a monoprice wall mount bracket for a temporary solution.
 
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I've ysed the 25U version of this with good success- very sturdy once assembled.
I'd recommend the Caster Kit to roll it around/in and out of a cubby.
I've used this for a business where thy had room for the rack and clearance around it, but not enough clearance to work on it. I got the 25U with casters, bundled up the cords coming off it and it now rolls in and out of its space.
 
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Does anybody have suggestions? It has to include the hardware for rack mounting too. It is for home use and can be unmanaged. I would like a gigabit switch. I've already bought a 4U wallmount from monoprice to use temporarily until I get the funds to buy a cabinet.

I'm not sure about this but I found it on craigslist. Its a Dell Powerconnect 2124? I'm not sure if it is rackmountable. [LINK]

EDIT: I Found these two on newegg last night. I don't see any rackmount hardware in the included contents box...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-704-065&IsVirtualParent=1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156294
 
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I checked out the Dell, seems it will most likely need the same kind of hardware to make it rack mountable. Additionally, I looked around Minneapolis's Craigslist and seen this: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bfs/3744931894.html

They look to be in okay shape. Not sure how far they are from you. If they were within' ~100 miles of me, I'd jump all over them. Sadly I live in an area where not many people get rid of them. (probably dont even have them)
 
Just out of curiousity would you recommend buying a used switch? I'm curious if they're even worth while since I have no idea how old they are. ebay seems to have a good selection of switches as well.
 
Yes and no

You shouldn't really have any issues, but if you do it's most likely out of warranty so you'll have to eat the costs.
 
Dell 35 series and newer, Dell 54 series and newer among others also have lifetime support. I wouldn't hesitate (and haven't) to buy a used Dell switch off eBay, providing it had at least a no-DOA warranty.
Be aware most Enterprise class switches are loud in comparison to most consumer gear.
I have a Dell PowerConnect 5224 I bought used on eBay about 5 years ago. It has been run 24/7/365 since then with no issues except replacing a fan twice (less than $20)
I've bought other switches as well and have never had an issue. Well, I did buy a 3Com Super Stack II FE switch like 10 years ago and it stopped booting a couple years after I bought it.
 
I have had no problems buying from eBay as long as the seller wasn't shady. I have bought a few Cisco switches and routers that have been running for five or so years. My current core switch is a Dell PC 5324 that I got about four months ago and it is running great.

They are a bit loud it all depends on what it is around, I have mine in my second bedroom in my apartment. It is quieter than my server but both can barely be heard with the door closed.

With it being in your basement you shouldn't have a problem with noise. I would how ever if you get a enterprise or SMB switch I would make sure to get one that is rack mountable.
 
I really wish I could get a 42u server rack locally for under $150. That would be so awesome. Everyone has has one wants $500+ for it and it's extremely rare that they show up on CL. Even doing ebay searches within' 200 miles of my zip code turns up nothing. (39564) I see lots on ebay that go for under $150 with free pickup delivery, but freight shipping costs ~$250 or more.
 
I wish I could get rid of my 42u cabinets for $150 (preferably more). No one wants them out here in Northern Nevada.
 
The lifetime warranty doesn't apply to used HP switches off eBay. Same probably goes for dell.
 
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The lifetime warranty doesn't apply to used HP switches off eBay. Same probably goes for dell.
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For Dell, they do honor lifetime support, even when purchased off eBay (first hand knowledge). You are, however, up to the mercy of the agent answering the phone if ownership was not transferred to you or you do not have the information needed to transfer ownership.
I have no idea what HP's policy is.
 
Wow if this is unforunate. My monoprice shipment has been delayed until monday because of this stupid snowing in april. :(
 
Speaker wire and ethernet are in the wall, just not terminated yet. There is a minor problem though. My father does not exercise very much patience and really screwed up the numbering. My intentions were to run 1-11 downstairs and 12-16 upstairs. He decided to not wait for me when I was installing the speaker wire and ended up putting 1-4 downstairs, 5-8 upstairs, 9-12 downstairs, and so forth. I think I correctly re-numbered them, but do you have any suggestions on how I could verify if they are correct?
 
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Speaker wire and ethernet are in the wall, just not terminated yet. There is a minor problem though. My father does not exercise very much patience and really screwed up the numbering. My intentions were to run 1-11 downstairs and 12-16 upstairs. He decided to not wait for me when I was installing the speaker wire and ended up putting 1-4 downstairs, 5-8 upstairs, 9-12 downstairs, and so forth. I think I correctly re-numbered them, but do you have any suggestions on how I could verify if they are correct?
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Test them by plugging them in 1 at a time?
 
hey nismo,

where are you located?

At the surplus store at my work we usually sell them dirt cheap. Bought a few New APC full height racks for 5 bucks. There was also a few new Half-height Mid Atlantic racks for 10 bucks. If youre in washington, i can point you to the place!
 
I hope the thread revival doesn't bother anybody!

I realized I bought RJ-12 Jacks instead of RJ-11, so when I wired them they didn't work. could I re-wire the same jack somehow to make it function correctly?
 
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I hope the thread revival doesn't bother anybody!

I realized I bought RJ-12 Jacks instead of RJ-11, so when I wired them they didn't work. could I re-wire the same jack somehow to make it function correctly?
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It should still work if wired to USOC.

Shouldn't be an issue- bigger (marginal) issue is re-using the jack. Line one goes on the middle pair and line 2 goes on either side of line one, etc.

polarity is not critical; most modern equipment handles reversed polarity without issue as in the 80s, Ma Bell systems wired their stuff reverse polarity to cause issues with early non-bell (non monopoly) phones.

http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-rj11-and-rj12/

http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&s...bnh=171&tbnw=236&start=0&ndsp=17&tx=217&ty=71
 
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It should still work if wired to USOC.

Shouldn't be an issue- bigger (marginal) issue is re-using the jack. Line one goes on the middle pair and line 2 goes on either side of line one, etc.
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Hmm... So I'm not quite sure.... I'm a novice and don't quite understand you still. So the way my father has it wired currently is with the blue and orange pairs. Do I just take the blue and orange pairs and match them up to the keystone? My father did the wiring for the phone so I'm not sure how he's got it setup. Also, he made the mistake of purchasing an RJ-25 keystone as well. I assume this is would work too?
 
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Ok, back to basics- RJ11 has 6 positions and 4 conductors- 6P4C essentially iIIIIi when viewed from above.
For phone wiring, the middle two conductors are for line one- Red/Green (Bell) or Blue/White-Blue (USOC). If you have a 6-position connector, count over to the 3rd and 4th position from the end- those two conductors will be for line 1.
For line 2 (if needed) Bell convention is Yellow/Black and USOC is Orange/White-Orange (iirc). One wire would go to position 2 and the other to position 4 (one wire on either side of the middle two).
The color of the wire is not critical unless you follow convention all the way. As long as YOU know which pair is Line 1, and which pair is line 2, etc.- the instructions work. The included links above should illustrate the wiring pattern. You telling me wire colors doesn't tell me anything unless I know the convention followed AND the position in the jack.
My suggestion is to use a butt set or telephone with test lead adapters and verify dial tone all along the way. Ensure you have dial tone at your demarc (usually the telephone box on the side of the house) and test from there towards your wall jack.
 
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