[GRLUG] Mounting Network Rack

[Dan Widdis]

So you're thinking more of something like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10516&cs_id=1051610&p_id=10341&seq=1&format=2

I think that would work and would eliminate (I believe) the need for
bolting it down.

Dan


On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Mark Farver <mfarver at mindbent.org> wrote:

> 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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>>>
>>> Bill****
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>>> Behalf Of *Dan Widdis
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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****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> 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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