Home server/network rack- nerd alert

That’s pretty-slick. I have my equipment hidden behind doors in an alcove I built in the basement. I’m a network manager by trade, but I doubt I’ll be putting any wood equipment racks in at work! ;)

That is really cool Nick. Out monitor is having some problems and I would like to replace it with a larger version, but the CPU has to sit next to the monitor in the computer desk. There is no room for nothing bigger. Move the computer and the kids will be into it in no time.

Maybe something like this with airflow built in would help. At least temporarily.

Thanks for showing, and the idea.

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

Good way to hide the electrons.

-- Maplewood, MN

Nice idea and execution!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Nice blending of disciplines, Nick!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Looks great, Nick! Nice Catalyst switch, too! Have you got a VLAN to the kitchen?

-- Living on the square...

Nice setup. My PC is also my server. I’m running Server 2003.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Damn good idea if I don’t mind saying so myself!
Great job for not only just getting started, great
for a seasoned wood worker too.

You’ve given me some ideas for my own house and networking
equipment…

-- Still learning everything

What, no blade servers? Nice looking cabinet, hides all the ugly cabling. Good job.

Fancy. You are not alone here.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

Thanks for all the nice comments guys!

-- Nick - Indianapolis, IN

Yes you are not alone, well done.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

Nerds RULE – Nice job – One of these days I’ll have to upgarde to the rack mount style boxes. I’m still using the old-fashioned upright pc cases.

-- ~Plots - http://WoodworkingPlans4Free.com

Nick, Looks good. A great project, I may wind up witha similar concept in my office for my AV equipment.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

Looks a lot nicer then the metal boxes you always find servers in.

Love it! I have a 42U rack in my basement that I am currently finishing, looks like I found the solution to all those blinky, noisy eye-sores…

This is a great idea….is there any cooling concerns? The server room here at the Centre would look much more sophisticated using your idea…hmmm. Thanks for the post.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

Hey thanks! As far as cooling goes, it’s completely open in the front and the back. Everything draws in air from the front and exhausts it out the back. I probably wouldn’t load up every single space with equipment, but since things are spaced out pretty well it doesn’t get hot.

-- Nick - Indianapolis, IN