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waikariboy

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#139141 29-Jan-2014 09:57

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So i have a Homelab, im trying to built my own server rack, (cause paying 500$ for a 12U rack isnt worth it). The problem im having is finding space rails to buy. Does anyone know of a place or location i should be looking to pick up some space rails. ebay they are like 18USD. Any tips would be great.

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#978440 1-Feb-2014 10:08

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Rails normally come with the servers that mount on them?

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#978701 1-Feb-2014 22:24

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I got a cheap mixer stand from jaycar to put a couple of rackable power amps in the bottom and my dj mixer in the top. Might be somethign to consider since it had heaps of U space you might be able to cut up and use some other way?

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#978714 1-Feb-2014 23:33

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You can buy 2nd hand racks pretty cheap. That computer recycling place in gavin street used to have heaps.

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#978716 1-Feb-2014 23:35

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Just check they have the middle screw hole in each rack position. Old ones don't and many things need that there to screw into their rails.

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#979117 2-Feb-2014 23:04

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I have bought a few off trademe.

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