Rackmounting without a rack

[shovenose]

Seems a bit counter-intuitive, but I want to stack several rackmount servers on top of each other... but not in a rack.
Or I want to make a cheap rack because for a stupid pile of metal they're a ripoff...
Is it OK to put them on top of each other? I mean, they seem flat enough!
Thanks

[toastygoodness]

Re: Rackmounting without a rack

if the chassis is strong enough, it should be able to support it. just put the largest ones below. otherwise, often places have surplus racks and stuff you can find on craigslist and your local university.

[shovenose]

Re: Rackmounting without a rack

Good!
Is this a decent one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811321001

[dood]

Re: Rackmounting without a rack

Just stack them.

[shovenose]

Re: Rackmounting without a rack

Just stack them.

precisely what I plan to do!

[shovenose]

Re: Rackmounting without a rack

Completely off topic, but I just realized that the PSUs on my IBM server simply slide out the back! yay! Some info:
-Visual inspection from back vent reveals rubycon electrolytics
-Brand: AcBel
other random info from label:
ID: 030
IBM P/N: 24R2639
FRU P/N: 24R2640
EC NO: H18532Z

Ac Input: 100-127V, 50/6-Hz, 8.3A
200-240V, 50/60Hz, 4.0A
Dc Output: 12.2V 48A
5Vco: 0.2A
585W MAX

[toastygoodness]

Re: Rackmounting without a rack

it looks good enough to stack on. i assume a 4U case has enough support structure. congrats on the PSU heh

[shovenose]

Re: Rackmounting without a rack

I'm thinking of pickup up two of those 4U cases that I linked to a few posts up.
Also been checking craigslist.