Cantilever rails for data rack

[linuxnewbie1234]

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

 

[John McGaw]

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

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.