Re: 19" Rack Advice

["andy_powell_is" <ukha@xxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@y..., "Hawes,Timothy Edward (GEG)"
<haweste@a...> wrote:

> Also, how deep should it be ? Here's what I intend to put in
there:
> * Patch panel(s)      
      [not very deep]
> * Network hub       
            [ditto]
> * Various audio separates       [I can
measure the depth]
> * Sky digibox     
            [ditto, but
less than above]
> * Video recorder <cough>      [as per
separates]
> * Future WHA amplifier     
      [ ?, same as separates ?]
> * PC box           
      [I can measure the depth]
> 

IIRC 600mm is the standard depth, but you can get 800mm too. 
Looking at the kit you've listed you could probably get away with a 
600mm rack. However, 800 x 800 will give you space within the rack to 
run your cables. If you have the space I'd go for 800x800 .. (but 
thats personal preference)



> Is there anything else I've forgotten, and how big is it ? KAT5 
switcher ?
> <big grin>
> 
> I guess I should also allow another 100mm or so behind all the 
equipment to
> be able to connect the cables without straining them etc.
> 

Trust me you WILL want to be able to get behined the rack, unless it 
has wheels in which case you could slide it out.. the downside 
is: "Haw you ever tried to 'slide' a fully loaded full rack" -
it's 
not easy! The other option is one that I think Mark adopted, cut out 
a hole in the back wall and fit a door, that would give you rear 
access.. take a look at: 

http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/wiring/tips.html


> Apart from removable side / rear panels and a door, is there 
anything else I
> should be looking for ?
> 

small children and animals trapped behind the rack :P

Andy

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