Rack for network equipment suggestion

[CyberMew]

As you know the depth for the BTO cabinet space for networking stuff is very shallow, so no place for server rack. As I am planing to get 1-2 rack style networking equipment (new to this rack thing), I saw some “rack to tower kits” to hold it upright.

I currently have one Poe switch (rack?) and I am using some iPad plastic holder to hold it “sideways”, such that it is width at the bottom and length is vertical (from our pov), with the front side (all my 8 ports cables) facing the left and the back back (power port etc) facing the right.

It barely did the job and there is definitely no space if I were to add one more. Is there a proper rack for at least 2 units (unifi 8 port Poe switch and UDM pro/se) that would fit the default cabinet? And will there be heating problems with that kind of rack?

Hope to get some advice from the more experienced folks here.

 

[phayze]

What is the depth of your cabinet space?

 

[CyberMew]

About 20 cm with a bit of spare

 

[phayze]

About 20 cm with a bit of spare

20 cm is quite difficult to put rack on it unless you use vertical rack mount. Some rack mount equipment is already over 20cm in depth.

https://www.amazon.sg/RMP-RoseRack-Vertical-Wall-Mount/dp/B00TJ3CM5A

 

[Op_Valkyrie]

Mount downwards Sua… more space saving. Just need to customise the cabinet and get the railings. Remember to have proper vents for the cabinet.

I did for mine…

 

[TanKianW]

As you know the depth for the BTO cabinet space for networking stuff is very shallow, so no place for server rack. As I am planing to get 1-2 rack style networking equipment (new to this rack thing), I saw some “rack to tower kits” to hold it upright.

I currently have one Poe switch (rack?) and I am using some iPad plastic holder to hold it “sideways”, such that it is width at the bottom and length is vertical (from our pov), with the front side (all my 8 ports cables) facing the left and the back back (power port etc) facing the right.

It barely did the job and there is definitely no space if I were to add one more. Is there a proper rack for at least 2 units (unifi 8 port Poe switch and UDM pro/se) that would fit the default cabinet? And will there be heating problems with that kind of rack?

Hope to get some advice from the more experienced folks here.​

Some suggestions for your consideration.

1) Open style network rack. Could be top mounted or side mounted:

Possible use case, under table/desk mount:

2) Custom short-depth rack cage:

Possible use case, kept in a short-depth custom cabinet:

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[u_ntitled]

Some suggestions for your consideration.

1) Open style network rack. Could be top mounted or side mounted:

Possible use case, under table/desk mount:

2) Custom short-depth rack cage:

Possible use case, kept in a short-depth custom cabinet:

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hi may i know where u custom made the short depth rack cage? How is the ventilation if the door is closed?

 

[TanKianW]

hi may i know where u custom made the short depth rack cage? How is the ventilation if the door is closed?​

Taobao. Just provide your measurements.

For my case, good enough ventilation. Reason being I made cut out holes on my custom cabinet, together with USB powered fans.

Look something like this: