Re: Re: Really nice HA/Home Cinema Install

[Andy Davies <dajdavies@xxxxxxxxx>]

I guess it depends on how much room you've got under the stairs and
how
deep the kit you want to rack mount is...

Even a wall mounted rack will help tidy things up and most are deep
enough to take switches and other kit.

Problem tends to come when you want to mount servers - some of the rack
mount ITX cases are shallow enough, and SuperMicro do a chassis that's
only 14" deep (http://tinyurl.com/q9ht4)

Cheers

Andy

noughtomate wrote:
> While, we're at it, I'd like to get your input on Node 0.
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> So far, I've got :
>  - Synology NAS Server with 500GB SATA drive
>  - 2 x Lacie 500GB d2 hard drives (connected to NAS)
>  - Aviosys IP Camera CCTV server (only drive CAM connected at the
> mo, but have pre-wired the lounges)
>  - Comfort Ultra 1 Alarm & HomeAutomation system
>  - Netgear 384PN WiFi modem router
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> And I will be adding :
>  - 16 or 24 port Gigabit router
>  - Xantech multiroom IR connecting block (which I won on Ebay from
> Chris Purves in these forums - Cheers mate!)
>  - Sky Loft box
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> Now... I'm no where near as hardcore a HA as some of you guys (can't
> justify 150 CAT5's!), but should I consider racking ?
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> I think only the lacie drives and Gigabit router can be rack
> mounted. My Node0 is under the stairs and isn't the biggest of
> spaces ('cause of SWMBO's numerous shoes), but I think a rack would
> add some convenience and give it that professional look.
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> I don't know anything about Racks and sizes.
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> Should I be considering one and if so, are there entry level ones I
> should consider ?
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> Whatever the case, I'll be updating the 'Wot no Wires?' thread, in
> the coming weeks with more pictures. I want to put a HA emphasis on
> it, so I'll include the Node 0 pictures when I start work on it.
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> My new speakers arrive this afternoon. So, will post some pics early
> next week.
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> Cheers,
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> Balraj
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