can anyone help me understand server case/rack dimensions?

[enigma27]

Hi.

Got some server equipment I would like to tidy up in a rack and as this is not something I have done before would like some advise.

Equipment going in

4u Server PC
24 port TP-link Switch (not sure if this is 1u or 2u?)
Pfsense router (Currently a SSF PC but will be moving to a 1u or 2u case)
1U Patch Panel
1u Power Bar

I am thinking a 12U server rack should work for me but the bit I am not getting is the depth?

The 4u Server case is 550mm (including handles) so do I just get a 550mm deep server rack? the rack I am looking at has a glass door also..

 

[enigma27]

You should look at something at least 600mm deep, the server is 550 that would not take into account power cables, network cables etc being plugged into it. How will the server mount in the rack? Does it have rails if so what is the min length of the rails?

Hi.

Yes that's the bit I didn't get, do I have to oversize the rack depth for clearance.. I know that now so have switch to looking at 600mm depth racks.

There is a rail pack specifically for the case I have.