[GRLUG] Mounting Network Rack

[Dan Widdis]

Awesome - thanks Mark - that should save us some time.
I'll recommend that to the customer instead of the other one.

Dan


On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Mark Farver <mfarver at mindbent.org> wrote:

> 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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