[GRLUG] Mounting Network Rack

[Mark Farver]

Yes exactly.... You can get ones with sides for appearances but generally
it is not needed.  On a hard level surface it won't need bolting down
though braces to the wall might be helpful for wiring and to prevent
sliding.

Also national electric code requires the rack to be grounded (bonded) to
the main electrical service ground...any electrician can do this if you
choose to do so.
On Apr 18, 2013 11:57 AM, "Dan Widdis" <danwiddisii at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.****
>>>>
>>>> ** **
>>>>
>>>> Thanks****
>>>>
>>>> Bill****
>>>>
>>>> ** **
>>>>
>>>> *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
>>>> *To:* Mailing List for LUG in greater Grand Rapids, MI area.
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [GRLUG] Mounting Network Rack****
>>>>
>>>> ** **
>>>>
>>>> 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.****
>>>>
>>>> ** **
>>>>
>>>> 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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