RE: Re: 19" Rack Advice

["Hawes,Timothy Edward (GEG)" <haweste@xxxxxxx>]

Andy,
Andy,


Thanks for both replies. 

#1. 4.45cm = 1 3/4", the imperial version doesn't look quite so random
!

#2. Wow, a big rack then :-) I'll have a measure up and see how things
look.
Since the CD player will be under the stairs, it would need to be
reasonably
accessible, an 800x800 rack would fill the doorway !! I guess I could
keep
the CD player local and send it's output via KAT5 tho'. 

Some food for thought, thanks again.

Tim H.



-----Original Message-----
From: andy_powell_is 

--- 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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