DIY Equipment Racks

From: r. 'bear' stricklin <red_at_bears.org>
Date: Sun Dec 29 21:31:01 2002

On Sun, 29 Dec 2002, R. D. Davis wrote:

> While thinking about racks to use for mounting my PDP-11/44
> components, as well as other equipment from test equipment to audio
> and synth equipment,
> [...]
> equipment purists won't like the idea, but it would be a cheap and
> functional solution for many of us. :-) Has anyone else here tried
> this?

Interestingly enough, the "Corras" rolling end table that Ikea sells has
just the right dimensions to make a very serviceable makeshift equipment
rack. It sells for $35, includes one adjustable shelf, and offers
approximately 14U (without the shelf).

A month or so ago I experimented with screwing two units together, one on
top of the other. It has worked out well so far, with the exception of the
included casters not being up to the job. I replaced them with a sturdier
set and everything's been good to date.

I don't know if they're up to 11/44 standards, but the three I have are
working well for me, holding some relatively large equipment... I've got a
Proliant 5000 and an RS/6000 B50 in the bottom of the double unit I built,
with the Compaq storage array for the Proliant in the upper unit, along
with a Cisco Catalyst 1800, a Catalyst 1400, and an STP TR MAU. That's a
good 350 to 400 pounds of equipment.

ok
r.
Received on Sun Dec 29 2002 - 21:31:01 GMT