rack related issues

Mon Apr 15 13:17:49 PDT 2002

The standard EIA rack is 1U=1.75 inches with threaded holes
that take 6/32 screwed.  I completely forget the spacing between
the holes, but they too are standardized.  These standards date
back to pre-50s and radio racks, I believe.

Quoting Heather Stern (star at starshine.org):
> On Sat, Apr 13, 2002 at 11:18:01AM -0700, Dean Kao wrote:
> > Hey guys
> > 
> >    I was wondering where in the bay area I can pickup a rack,
> > patch panel, and a rack mountable switch.  I know I can get
> > these a rack and a patch panel at Frys but I dont think I've
> > seen a rack mountable switch there.  Are there places that
> > sell more rack mountable equipment around?  I'm also looking
> > for cisco 2500s locally too.
> 
> You can try Halted, aka "HSC"
> 
> They definitely have racks - I saw some very tough ones there recently.
> Equipment itself varies.
> 
> >    In terms of the rack, can people with install experience give me
> > some advice?  Anything would be great.
> > 
> > Thanks!!
> > Dean  
> 
> I've limited experience in *installing* rack rather than just using them
> but I should warn you that there is more than one "standard" size and the
> difference has bitten people buying parts to rackmount.
> 
> 
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