How to mount a vertical PDU to a rack?

GodAtum · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:03

I've got a Startech 25U open rack and a 12 way vertical PDU. But I have no idea how to mount it as there's no mounting points? Maybe cable ties?

Rroff · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:10

Normally with a vertical PDU there is a mounting bracket which adapts the 3 slot bit sticking out at either end.

GodAtum · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:16

Ah OK, all I have is this

Rroff · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:18

Yeah you need a mounting bracket for each end which adapts that bit with 3 slots. Generally it is better to use a horizontal PDU IMO.

GodAtum · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:22

Rroff said:
Yeah you need a mounting bracket for each end which adapts that bit with 3 slots. Generally it is better to use a horizontal PDU IMO.

OK, thanks. I wasn't sure which type would be better. To me a horizontal PDU might make more cable clutter and I'd have to bring cables up and down the rack, whereas a vertical PDU I can keep the cables at the same level?

Rroff · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:33

GodAtum said:
OK, thanks. I wasn't sure which type would be better. To me a horizontal PDU might make more cable clutter and I'd have to bring cables up and down the rack, whereas a vertical PDU I can keep the cables at the same level?

Whatever works for you heh. I won't show you my current setup cabling wise :s

Semple · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:54

That looks horizontal to me, what's the width/length of it?

Rroff said:
Yeah you need a mounting bracket for each end which adapts that bit with 3 slots. Generally it is better to use a horizontal PDU IMO.

Depends how big the rack is, a horizontal one wouldn't have enough slots for a 42/47U rack - note that most kit also has redundant supplies.

Rroff · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Semple said:
That looks horizontal to me, what's the width/length of it?

12 way usually around 28" IIRC - dunno if there is any difference between the horizontal and vertical ones other than the length and mounting bracket.

My 19" horizontal ones are 6 gang + protection or I think you can get 8 gang without the protection bit.

Semple · 27 Jan 2022 at 16:58

Rroff said:
12 way usually around 28" IIRC - dunno if there is any difference between the horizontal and vertical ones other than the length and mounting bracket.

My 19" horizontal ones are 6 gang + protection or I think you can get 8 gang without the protection bit.

Yeah it was the mounting bracket on the OPs picture that made it look like a 19" horizontal one.

Rroff · 27 Jan 2022 at 17:03

Semple said:
Yeah it was the mounting bracket on the OPs picture that made it look like a 19" horizontal one.

Yeah AFAIK the only difference is the vertical ones come with a mounting bracket which adapts the bracket on the end - I'm not familiar with the full range of mounting options though.

Toughnoodle · 27 Jan 2022 at 19:09

GodAtum said:
OK, thanks. I wasn't sure which type would be better. To me a horizontal PDU might make more cable clutter and I'd have to bring cables up and down the rack, whereas a vertical PDU I can keep the cables at the same level?

You'd put a few PDUs in. Also, you can have 12 sockets using C13 rather than UK sockets.

Yaayuh! · 3 Feb 2022 at 08:39

Zip-ties!

Avalon · 15 Mar 2022 at 15:43

Yaayuh! said:
Zip-ties!

I know i'm late to the party, but the awkward truth is finally spoken