Server Shelfs..

[spotdog14]

Why are server shelfs so expensive? I mean seriously why are they $40 for a piece of metal that bolts to a metal frame?

Any ideas on where I can get some that are reasonably priced?

 

[Vito_Corleone]

Did you check ebay?

 

[spotdog14]

Did you check ebay?

They are still $20...

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Where are you finding them so cheap? When I do new cabinet builds and need shelves..they're over a hundred bucks.

 

[aaronearles]

Ha, that's what I was thinking too. Who's complaining about $40? Last time I was in TX, Fry's had them for cheap, like ~$40 range I think.

 

[Erland]

Maybe this can help explain the difference in shelves.

There are 2 different type of shelves...

Full Rack Shelves = Stretch from front to back, can be put on rails = holds 100+ lbs.
Small Rack Shelves = Just big enough for a router, a LCD monitor, or keyboard = holds 25lbs or so.

Full Rack Shelves = $100+
Small Rack Shelves = 25$+

 

[Vito_Corleone]

They are still $20...

Waa waa waa, what do you want to pay, $3?

 

[spotdog14]

Waa waa waa, what do you want to pay, $3?

Yup, pretty much.

 

[xphil3]

Yup, pretty much.

Not going to happen, you might want to check out craigslist though. The cost in materials and manufacturing alone is probably half of that, too little of a profit to sell it for 3 bucks....

With that said, dont be cheap. Rackmount stuff costs more, you have to pay to play

 

[fireburster]

I hear ya. I have two racks, one i wanted to put my audio stuff in but i cant pay 40 a shelf for that. Too bad as it would look pretty cool.

 

[thespeakerbox]

get another job, make something yourself or quit crying

 

[Treyshadow]

get another job, make something yourself or quit crying

^ ^ ^
This

 

[OmegaAvenger]

it also depends on if we are talking shelves for 4 or 2 post racks.

 

[Syndicated_Death]

Spotdog, where are you? if you're near me (Silicon valley) I might be able to help you out.

 

[Seemund]

Let me know if you find anything..
I bought a Skeletek Rack, and it's a 2-post, so I need some shelves to support a 1U server...

 

[gimp0]

These are the shelves you use for 2 post racks if you want to put a server on it.

http://www.racksolutions.com/relay-rack-shelf-20.shtml

Can't help if you want something cheap

 

[Seemund]

Thanks.. I'm going to leave the server inside the closet for now.. lol