[GRLUG] Mounting Network Rack

[Mark Farver]

Alternatively they could pay a little more for a four post rack instead of
a relay rack.

I've had mixed experience bolting relay racks to the floor. The landlords
are frequently opposed to the idea and drilling the holes makes a lot of
noise. Also you can't be certain of where the structural steel is in the
floor and its a bad idea and difficult to drill thru it.

Anything you can do to brace it to the wall is a big help.  A short piece
of ladder rack works well. If the gear will be switches use the center
mount holes if possible not the face to keep weight balanced.

I would be happy to help but you really need an insured contractor to do
the work in case anything goes wrong.
On Apr 18, 2013 11:39 AM, "Dan Widdis" <danwiddisii at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thank Bill. I know all they're going to mount to this is standard network
> switches/hubs. So weight won't be an issue. And at this point the location
> of the rack (in my mind) won't lend itself to being mounted to the wall
> either. However, mounting to the floor is a must.
> If he can do it let me know and again, I'll pass the info along to the
> customer with name/phone number. Thanks!
>
> Dan
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Bill Pribble <Bill.Pribble at haworth.com>wrote:
>
>> I have a friend who is a metal fabricator that may be interested in you
>> need any custom braces.****
>>
>> I am sure he could secure the racks to the floor also.****
>>
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>> Thanks****
>>
>> Bill****
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>> *From:* grlug-bounces at grlug.org [mailto:grlug-bounces at grlug.org] *On
>> Behalf Of *Dan Widdis
>> *Sent:* Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:29 AM
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>> *Subject:* Re: [GRLUG] Mounting Network Rack****
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>> Unfortunately they aren't that experienced - they usually rely on us to
>> do everything for them. ****
>>
>> They'd be willing to pay for the work to be done - anyone interested??
>> They don't have the network rack yet - this would be scheduled likely for
>> some time in May.****
>>
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>>
>> Dan****
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>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM, Dave Chiodo <megadave at gmail.com> wrote:
>> ****
>>
>> They could just rent a hammer drill and get some proper-sized concrete
>> anchors and do it themselves.
>>
>> If they are going to be mounting anything *remotely* heavy in the
>> rack, I would strongly suggest they secure the top of the rack too.
>> Best way is with a beam between the top of the rack and the wall
>> behind the rack.****
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:22 AM, Dan Widdis <danwiddisii at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > I have a customer here in town that is looking to mount (to cement
>> floor) a
>> > stand-alone network rack. Likely it'll be this model:
>> >
>> http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10516&cs_id=1051601&p_id=8620&seq=1&format=2
>> >
>> > Does anyone know who they can call to get the rack mounted/bolted to the
>> > floor?
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance!!
>> >
>> > Sincerely,
>> > Dan Widdis
>> >****
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