Hey! I need help designing a wooden server rack that has a depth large enough for a Dell PowerEdge server, I have seen the builds with the rails that can be bought online to screw to the wood, so the screws don’t crack it, however i can’t buy them in my country, only with a higher shipping cost than the actual rails. I was hoping someone can help me with the dimensions. I have looked at second hand racks locally, but i didn’t find anything helpful or useful. Maybe someone has already built one?
I’m just planning a rack build. I have rack uprights from a 42u rack I plan to cut down to size and then I plan to use ready rails to load servers. I’m thinking 15u for this, possibly two side by side (30u total, below desk height). I am thinking of using dowels and glue as it’s supposed to be strongest. Not sure yet…
I have some dimensions worked out based on having real metal uprights inside the wooden frame. Can post some notes tomorrow if it would help, I don’t have to hand right now.
Yeah the rails from a large rack are good idea, might do it actually. Thanks for your help!