Rack Mount Rails
Nov 20
2004
2004
Rack Mount Rails
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US $23.90
Bud Industries: How to Save Money on Your 19" Cabinet Rack
As our economic growth has slowed, finding cost savings is more important than ever. According to Bud Industries, http://www.budind.com , today, to keep electrical and electronic equipment projects funded, they have to be rethought and value engineered. An area that is often missed is taking a new look at cabinet rack and electronic enclosure requirements.
To get a fresh view of enclosure and rack needs, engineers should consider the following:
1. Do you actually need a traditional cabinet rack or will a desktop-type cabinet suffice? Custom dictates that cabinet racks should be used if the equipment requirements are more than a few "U" (1.75") in height. Today, with improved features and production methods, desktop cabinets can be a low cost solution for those mid-size mounting requirements. In fact, it is often less expensive to buy two 18U cabinets than one 36U cabinet rack due to reduced weight and load requirements.
- Do you need an enclosed cabinet rack? If the equipment is being used in a lab or in an enclosed space, often a relay rack will suffice. There are now double relay racks available that provide four-post support for even the heaviest loads. If the product is not being used in a public location, open racks are the perfect answer. An alternative, if a welded rack is needed, is to buy the cabinet rack without the sides and door, eliminating unneeded features.
- Can you use a manufacturer's standard enclosure heights? If the specification is for 18U and the manufacturer has a standard rack that is 20U, it is much less expensive to leave blank space in the rack (perhaps covered with matching panels) than it is to have the manufacturer create a unit that meets the unique required dimensions. The same holds true for the depth. With adjustable panel mounting rails, it is easy to leave empty space in the rear of the cabinet by moving the rails a few inches forward.
- Are needed accessories included? It is often hard to compare cabinet rack costs accurately as some include sides or doors, while others do not. Review specifications carefully to be sure you are receiving the best value for your money. Also keep in mind that there are "turn-key" units available that might include many of the "extras" that are meaningful to you, including shelves, glass doors, fan trays, and more. It is typically less expensive for the enclosure manufacturer to include these items and save on unit packaging costs than it is for them to sell each item individually. The selling price will typically reflect this savings.
5. Finally, does the enclosure manufacturer offer multiple styles of electronic enclosures? If so, can a "lower" end unit be substituted? Often, it is a matter of "glitz," which is most appropriate when consumers are being addressed. In the original selection, the engineer might not have reviewed all options but specified the first appropriate product that was identified. As long as the cabinet racks have similar panel space and depth, they are functionally interchangeable.
In the past, decisions on a cabinet rack were often put off until the end of the equipment design process, and even then were given little thought. Because of economic considerations, that is not a good option. A thorough review of available rack and cabinet options for electronics enclosures earlier in the design process can lead to the best combination of features and price.
About the Author
Blair Haas is president of Bud Industries, http://www.budind.com , the country's best known manufacturer of electronic enclosures. He has been with Bud Industries for over 35 years with extensive knowledge of both the enclosure and electronics industry. He has served on the Board of the Electronic Industries Association, has chaired the Electronic Components Association, is the founder and chair of the Electronic Distribution Industry Council and is a past chair of the Electronic Distribution Show Board. Haas is a graduate of Hamilton College and received his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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APC 4 Post Rack Mount Rails SU032A $69.53 APC 4 Post Rack Mount Rails SU032A |
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Innovat Rack Mount Rails 1U Black 1UKIT009 $121.19 Innovat Rack Mount Rails 1U Black 1UKIT009 |
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APC 4 Post Rack Mount Rails $64.99 1.75" 20.75" 3.50" 4 Post Rack Mount Rails 6 lb 4 Post Rack Mount Rails Installation Guide Mounting Hardware Rack Mounting Brackets Screws APC Smart-UPS Heavy Duty Design Units per Pallet: 150 Accessory solutions to tailor the Smart-UPS to meet your specific needs. APC American Power Conversion Corp Gray Mounting Rail SU032A www.apc.com |
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1Ukit-109 - Innovation 1U Rack Mount Rails - Steel - 45 Lb $107.44 economically Rack Mount Without Slides rack Rails Work With 19 inch Server Racks rack Rails Work With 19 inch Relay Racks [658376] UPC: 807648000580 UNSPC: 31162313 29L x 5.25W x 3H 4.02 LB |
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Innovation 1U Rack Mount Rails Steel 45 lb 1UKIT009 $168.78 The 1U Rack Mount Rails from Innovation First provides an efficient method for rack mounting a wide range of equipments. The fixed adjustable rails allow racking of equipment that was never designed to be rack mounted. These rails and the included cabling crossbar provide complete cable management. Used in conjunction with the 2 Post Conversion Brackets this assembly allows the same equipment to be installed in 2 Post racks in the center or flush mount configuration. |
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Startech.com / StarTech.com Rack Mount DIN Rail Kit with Top Hat/Mini/G Rails / ADJDINKIT $114.31 Startech.com - StarTech.com Rack Mount DIN Rail Kit with Top Hat/Mini/G Rails - ADJDINKIT |
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Startech 3U Fixed 19 Adjustable Depth Universal Server Rack Rails - Rack Rail - 3U. Each $141.61 Manufacturer: Startech Computer Products. Each. Mount 19" servers or networking hardware in any standard rack with these universal, adjustable depth 3U rack rails. The UNIRAILS3U 3U Fixed 19-inch Server Rack Rails (Adjustable Depth, Universal) enables you |
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Hewlett Packard 332558B21 Rack Slide Rails Kit $99.14 This depth adjustable fixed rail kit contains two 19 to 31 depth adjustable rails that mount Compaq rackmountable servers storage boxes UPSs and Compaq networking products in third party racks. The Depth Adjustable Fixed Rail Kit also allows for most third party rackmountable products to be mounted in Compaq Racks. The depth adjustable fixed rails have a maximum weight capacity of 300 lbs.Primary InformationProduct Typenbsp;:nbsp;nbsp;Rack slide rails kitnbsp;Product Materialnbsp;:nbsp;nbsp;Metalnbsp;Service Support Typenbsp;:nbsp;nbsp;1 year warrantynbsp;Special FeatureCOOnbsp;:nbsp;nbsp;United Statesnbsp;TAAnbsp;:nbsp;nbsp;Yesnbsp;UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Codenbsp;:nbsp;nbsp;24102001nbsp;Product IDUPC:nbsp;nbsp;743172565235Manufacturer Part:nbsp;nbsp;332558B21 |
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StarTech.com Rack Mount DIN Rail Kit with Top Hat/Mini/G Rails $94.99 1 14.11" 19" 3.50" 3.80 lb 1 x Rack Mount DIN Rail Frame 1 x Adjustable DIN Rail Mount with Top Hat DIN Rail 1 x Mini Top Hat DIN Rail 1 x G-type DIN Rail 2 x Carriage Bolt 2 x Wing Nut 4 x Plastic Washer 2 x M5 Screw 2 x M5 Nut 1 x Installation Guide EIA-310D UL CE Easily Mount Any DIN Rail Equipment in a Standard 19" Rack. The ADJDINKIT adjustable depth DIN rail mounting bracket makes mounting your DIN-rail equipment in a 19-inch server rack/cabinet or wall plate simple, without wasting space due to special bracket requirements for each piece of equipment. Backed by StarTech.com''s Lifetime Warranty, this 19-inch DIN Rail Mounting Kit includes the three most commonly used DIN rail systems: Top-Hat, Miniature Top-Hat, and G-Type. Maximum Mounting Depth: 8.75 in Standard 19" Rack ADJDINKIT Black Lifetime Rack Rack Mount DIN Rail Kit with Top Hat/Mini/G Rails Rail Kit RoHS StarTech.com Steel Yes www.startech.com |
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