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!
Cheap approach is 2”x4” (or country specific equivalent) with 1” plywood shelves. Because of weight, you have to design and brace the corners very well or it will “rack” and collapse.
Next cheapest solution is a wire frame shelving unit with multiple adjustable shelves.