Looking for recommendations on a rack.

2026-03-28 01:11 UTC

I may be inheriting a server(s) that is about 27&quot; in depth (2-4u) and a storage solution that’s about 4u, depth not clear at this time, and I want to potentially put a ups in the rack. Maybe a managed switch as well, and potentially room to also put a modem/router in as well. I would like it to be wheeled around if needed. Who makes quality but budget racks that would satisfy those things? I’m thinking 12u? I’d like to have just a little extra room. Is there a known spot where things like this are sold used? Any help appreciated.

Replies (8)

@scottmeme@sh.itjust.works 2026-03-28 01:47

I've heard a lot of people like the LackRack, that is if you have an IKEA nearby. https://nenimein.fi/blog/post/lackrack-v3/

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@GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 2026-03-28 04:12

budget? kiln-dried spruce 2x4 and vertical rack rails. they come in multiple lengths. ![1000003307](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f00a1a3d-d8bd-4d9c-8b63-c7a4d91a410b.jpeg) I built mine like this along with some 400pound rated castors, and some 1/8in MDF sheets to cover it. I love it tbh. I've got all my network infra in its own cabinet inside that has its own cooling vents separate from the servers, that also have their own cooling, that are separate from power dist/batteries that have their own cooling. been running fine for almost 9 years now. the sides are paneled so it's really easy to take one off and do any cable mgmt too.

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@redlemace@lemmy.world 2026-03-28 20:05

My first "rack" where just wooden beams. Worked like a charm. Then I got a 19" rack for free. Cut out 90cm frtom the middel and "welded" back together so its roughly 150cm and fit where i wanted it. A light that comes on when the door opens made it perfect

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@Paragone@lemmy.world 2026-03-28 01:18

Budget? Plywood: DIY. Can't beat plywood for budget.. XOR 2nd-hand stuff.. _ /\ _

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@frongt@lemmy.zip 2026-03-28 12:38

If you have the tools, build it. If you want to buy used, scour govdeals (if in the US) or your local used stuff websites. And ask around your local city, school, college, library for how they dispose of unwanted equipment.

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@halloween_spookster@lemmy.world 2026-03-30 16:47

If you're looking for something premade, I got one from Raising Electronics which I'm very happy with. This is their 31" deep rolling rack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076VVY212 they have several other sizes as well. It's probably not as cheap as making something yourself though

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@poVoq@slrpnk.net 2026-03-28 21:34

https://boingboing.net/2020/08/14/lack-rack-ikeas-cheapest-ta.html

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@ikidd@lemmy.world 2026-03-29 19:52

IKEA Lack rack. Otherwise Startech have made racks for decades, probably find something used on eBay.

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