Cantilever rails for data rack

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Hi there,
we are trying to install a 1U rackmount server (67cm deep, 12Kg) into a
data rack cabinet which has punched columns only on front.

I find many fixed cantilever shelfs (even long: 4U and bearing 35Kg),
but that would be a problem with rear connections of the computer when
pulling the computer out, they would probably disconnect or damage on
the edge.... Also, I fear that the computer would incline and drop
towards behind.

I am trying to find cantilever sliding rails (e.g. 4U on front, about
70mm long...). It is such a basic thing that I thought it should exist,
but I don't seem able to find them anywhere on the internet..??

Maybe they have another name?

Or how would you install a 1U server in a data rack cabinet?

Thank you
 
linuxnewbie1234 said:
Hi there,
we are trying to install a 1U rackmount server (67cm deep, 12Kg) into a
data rack cabinet which has punched columns only on front.

I find many fixed cantilever shelfs (even long: 4U and bearing 35Kg),
but that would be a problem with rear connections of the computer when
pulling the computer out, they would probably disconnect or damage on
the edge.... Also, I fear that the computer would incline and drop
towards behind.

I am trying to find cantilever sliding rails (e.g. 4U on front, about
70mm long...). It is such a basic thing that I thought it should exist,
but I don't seem able to find them anywhere on the internet..??

Maybe they have another name?

Or how would you install a 1U server in a data rack cabinet?

Thank you
Click to expand...

Well, Marathon used to make such things IIRC but they seem to have gone
belly up...

But like you say, it is such a basic thing that surely someone makes such a
thing. But if you can't find a supplier, any sheet-metal shop could
certainly whip up a pair of mirror-image mounting brackets that would
permit you to utilize standard rack slides. All they'd need would be the
hole spacing information and a few other basic requirements.
 
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