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Hello all,

Would greatly appreciate some input on where to get a reasonably priced short (maybe 4 foot tall at the most) four post server rack.

Thanks!

Scott

I've been recently using StarTech. https://www.startech.com/Server-Management/Racks/
Pretty inexpensive compared to some of the big names and pretty good quality.

I took a look at their selection. Most of those are way out of what I'm comfortable spending. I honestly just want to find something better than the glorified bookshelf I'm using right now. I want something more professional. Thanks for the link, I'll hold onto that site, they've got quite a bit of other cool stuff.

Scott

Is there anything good currently listed on eBay?

There was a two post one for a decent price, but if I'm going to get a server rack, I'm going to want to put my Dell PowerEdge 2950 server in it, which is like 70 pounds by itself.

Looking at the Startech site, that 4 post rack (Product ID: 4POSTRACK12A) for less than $300 is a pretty good deal. It stands 26" high with casters. It can support up to 596 pounds. I buy a lot of products from Startech and all their equipment is good. They carry the neatest gadgets.

Heck, I just talked myself into getting that rack.

Rcaman

I wouldn't have anywhere to put a 26" high server rack, lol! Maybe on the roof of the building I live in?

Looks like you were a salesman to yourself!

What's wrong with a 26" high rack. In your OP you asked for one that was 4 feet (48") or so.

Craigslist. That's where I picked up a 26U 4-post 19" rack cabinet w/ casters, 2 side panels and 1 door for $150.00 from a hospital about an hour away.

LMAO!! WOW! Looks like I needed some caffeine when I posted that.

I'll take a look at Craigslist over here now. Thanks for the suggestion, didn't even think of looking there.

Yeah, for one of those you'll definitely want a four post. I put one in a two post once but it did NOT look safe. Plus it stuck way out the back like a boss...

Finding a used one locally is my advice as well. I've given a few away over the years simply because they were taking up space in the shop and weren't worth selling.

I just picked up a Cisco two post one from here:

I'm going to keep the server put up for now, I haven't been using it lately anyways.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/110447029981

I'm mostly just looking to mount my Ethernet switch and a few other things, so the two post will do for now. I have nowhere near 80 pounds of equipment, anyways.

Thanks all!