Which APC racks should I select?
Hi,
I am managing a Communications Room move in the next few months. I have decided to go with APC racks for the move. I am unsure which sized racks I should choose.
Based on the ceiling height I think 42U are a best fit.
What width and depth sizes are better and why?
The two width sizes are 600mm and 750mm
The two depth sizes are 1070mm and 1200mm
At the back of the racks, on each side I am thinking of having one vertical cable managment and power rail vertical. Whats best?
Another question. Would there be any issue using a 1200mm deep rack for all our comms gear instead of servers?
Any advice from others would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
I am managing a Communications Room move in the next few months. I have decided to go with APC racks for the move. I am unsure which sized racks I should choose.
Based on the ceiling height I think 42U are a best fit.
What width and depth sizes are better and why?
The two width sizes are 600mm and 750mm
The two depth sizes are 1070mm and 1200mm
At the back of the racks, on each side I am thinking of having one vertical cable managment and power rail vertical. Whats best?
Another question. Would there be any issue using a 1200mm deep rack for all our comms gear instead of servers?
Any advice from others would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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I know it's been awhile. But now that the move is over the pressure is off.
Decided to go with
1 x 42U 750mm x 1200mm (For our comms gear and switch distribution)
5 x 42U 600mm x 1200mm (for our servers)
Love the depth racks, much more room to at the back.
750mm width is great as our floor switch cabling, it all flows nicely up the vertical finger cable management trays, and it is all hidden as we purchased the addtional covers.
Velco is great!
At the rear of each rack we went with a vertical cable manager and a vertical metered PDU on each side of the rack. Tried to seperate the data and power on opposite sides as much as possible.
Thanks for all the advise, was a big help!
Decided to go with
1 x 42U 750mm x 1200mm (For our comms gear and switch distribution)
5 x 42U 600mm x 1200mm (for our servers)
Love the depth racks, much more room to at the back.
750mm width is great as our floor switch cabling, it all flows nicely up the vertical finger cable management trays, and it is all hidden as we purchased the addtional covers.
Velco is great!
At the rear of each rack we went with a vertical cable manager and a vertical metered PDU on each side of the rack. Tried to seperate the data and power on opposite sides as much as possible.
Thanks for all the advise, was a big help!
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Thanks All!
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Any suggestions on the types and uses for accessories? Cable management, which ones are best for severs and comms equipment.
Im thinking of putting all my comms gear in one of these racks as well. Any issue with putting comms gear in server racks?
At this stage I will be going with the 42u 600*1200 with dual vertical power rails both side at the rear.
We have some switches for our floor distribution, these switches have ports which will face the front of the racks. Can the vertical mounting be adjusted. Just thinking there wont be enough space to close the door when everthing is cabled.
Thanks.,