server rack to work with Dell server

**muzikool** · December 29th, 2005

At work we have some Dell xSeries servers (3 xSeries 306's) and the mounting rails that came with them. We need a server rack, square with vertical rails in front and back. I've never looked at racks before so I'm not sure if they are all compatible with our servers. With only the 3 servers we just need something probably 36"-50" tall. No need for doors or anything fancy.

Reps to anyone who can provide some good links and information.

**kcnychief** · December 29th, 2005

I have ordered from here before:

http://www.rackmountsolutions.net/index.asp

Good selection and even better customer service.

**madmatt** · December 29th, 2005

APC's NetShelter normally supports all major manufacturers.

**muzikool** · December 29th, 2005

Do I need to worry about the holes being the right size, or are they all universal?

**kcnychief** · December 29th, 2005

I have never had a problem with holes being the wrong size. However, as I earlier mentioned their customer service is awesome. If you have specific questions about certain models, give them a ring.

**madmatt** · December 29th, 2005

There is a standard for racks. APC includes extra hardware for oddball servers. NetShelters support both HP and Dell.

**muzikool** · December 29th, 2005

I did email them. Thanks.

**kcnychief** · December 29th, 2005

Originally Posted by muzikool

I did email them. Thanks.

You are welcome, good luck

**mlakrid** · December 29th, 2005

there are many different types of rack rails systems most of them are either drilled/tapped at 8/32nds or 10/32nds

OR they have a square punched rails which require inserts to accomodate the 8/32 and 10/32 fastening screws..

there are tons of rack manufacturers... pick one and try and stay with them... we have both here and it becomes a pain to know which rack in which server room, is which type, so much so that we made an excel spreadsheet with that information...

EDIT: also, try and stay consistent from one place to another with the type/size of the racks... even if they have the same rail system, you could end up with tons of 5, 6 and 7 foot racks... looks kinds goofy.... go with the tallest your spaces will allow it saves more room for working behind the racks

**mlakrid** · December 29th, 2005

Originally Posted by kcnychief

I have ordered from here before:

http://www.rackmountsolutions.net/index.asp

Good selection and even better customer service.

We have used them before and we did like them, but for sheer types/sizes no one we have found has beaten mid atlantic:

See HERE They pretty much have all of CENTCOMs business now.

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 232	server rack to work with Dell server At work we have some Dell xSeries servers (3 xSeries 306's) and the mounting rails that came with them. We need a server rack, square with vertical rails in front and back. I've never looked at racks before so I'm not sure if they are all compatible with our servers. With only the 3 servers we just need something probably 36"-50" tall. No need for doors or anything fancy. Reps to anyone who can provide some good links and information.

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: server rack to work with Dell server I have ordered from here before: http://www.rackmountsolutions.net/index.asp Good selection and even better customer service. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 232	Re: server rack to work with Dell server Do I need to worry about the holes being the right size, or are they all universal?

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: server rack to work with Dell server I have never had a problem with holes being the wrong size. However, as I earlier mentioned their customer service is awesome. If you have specific questions about certain models, give them a ring. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: server rack to work with Dell server There is a standard for racks. APC includes extra hardware for oddball servers. NetShelters support both HP and Dell.

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 232	Re: server rack to work with Dell server I did email them. Thanks.

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: server rack to work with Dell server Originally Posted by muzikool I did email them. Thanks. You are welcome, good luck XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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mlakrid OSNN BASSMASTER Joined: February 2005 Location: Land O Lakes, YES, JUST LIKE the CHEESE! Posts: 2,338 Reputation: 1410 Power: 126	Re: server rack to work with Dell server there are many different types of rack rails systems most of them are either drilled/tapped at 8/32nds or 10/32nds OR they have a square punched rails which require inserts to accomodate the 8/32 and 10/32 fastening screws.. there are tons of rack manufacturers... pick one and try and stay with them... we have both here and it becomes a pain to know which rack in which server room, is which type, so much so that we made an excel spreadsheet with that information... EDIT: also, try and stay consistent from one place to another with the type/size of the racks... even if they have the same rail system, you could end up with tons of 5, 6 and 7 foot racks... looks kinds goofy.... go with the tallest your spaces will allow it saves more room for working behind the racks Quote: "Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity." R.I.P. the best comedian of our time; GEORGE CARLIN.

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mlakrid OSNN BASSMASTER Joined: February 2005 Location: Land O Lakes, YES, JUST LIKE the CHEESE! Posts: 2,338 Reputation: 1410 Power: 126	Re: server rack to work with Dell server Originally Posted by kcnychief I have ordered from here before: http://www.rackmountsolutions.net/index.asp Good selection and even better customer service. We have used them before and we did like them, but for sheer types/sizes no one we have found has beaten mid atlantic: See HERE They pretty much have all of CENTCOMs business now. Quote: "Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity." R.I.P. the best comedian of our time; GEORGE CARLIN.

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