rails would not fit on the server cabinet

Ice_Black · 16 Jul 2013 at 23:40

I've bought a new 2U SuperMicro server and it come with rails.

There is a big problem. The rails will not mount on the server cabinet.

There is a metal behind the shelving holes. I found a picture look like this:

As you can see it is impossible to mount the rail.

This is how it should be done:

Any suggestion what can I do?

Ice_Black · 17 Jul 2013 at 00:32

cheechm said:
Can you not remove the rails that point towards each other? (I.e. the rails that are restricting you.) Usually they will unscrew and come off.

Do you mean remove the metal bit behind the shelving holes?

Not sure if that is possible will check tomorrow at work.

Ice_Black · 17 Jul 2013 at 13:09

Just had a look this morning, this is what it look like:

Take a whole rail off? Which standard cab do I need to replace to.. where can I purchase it?

any suggestion?

Ice_Black · 17 Jul 2013 at 20:11

Yea I have decided to buy a new cabinet.

Which manufacturer do you recommend?

Budget £400-500.

Ice_Black · 17 Jul 2013 at 20:54

PRISM server cabinets seem nice.

What the minimum depth do I need?

The 2U SuperMicro server is 648mm depth.

This look good:

http://www.comms-direct.com/prism-42u-600-x-1000-server-cabinet-rack

and http://www.dcdi.co.uk/product/25/19...003/dcdi-27-42-45u-600-x-1000-server-cabinets

As long SuperMicro rails are compatible with this cabinet.