RE: Does Rack depth matter, if open backed ?

["Neil Frost" <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You might be better off putting it on a rackmount shelf... mind you
that
defeats the object of having rack mount kit!!



Normally the deeper servers are heavier and have clip in / screw in rails
that need to be anchored front and back.



You may be able to "customise" some rack ears to locate the
server, but you
might just as well put it on a shelf.



Neil



From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
noughtomate
Sent: 23 May 2008 14:30
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Does Rack depth matter, if open backed ?



Hi,

I have a small 6u rack, which serves for most of my Media Distribution
and Home Automation purposes.

Earlier this week, I raised a thread in this forum about Server Chassis
cases. I hadn't considered depth at the time, but I guess it is
something I should think about.

My rack is had a 300mm depth, but it is open backed. So I'm wondering
if the depth of any given rack mount component matters, if the rack is
open backed.

Also, would a 'deep' rack mount item have rabbit ears or clips at the
back to clip it to the back of the rack ? I'm just thinking about the
case where are deeper device needs support at the back. Would it have
ears / screw clip points at a standardised depth, say 300mm or 400mm ?

Thanks





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