Xserve Wall Mount Options

[SubaruNation555]

I work at a small school that uses an Xserve as its main server. For the time being the server is simply resting on a table. Since the unit is kept in a small room where space is limited, I was thinking of wall mounting it. Provided adequate ventilation is maintained are there any foreseeable problems with wall mounting an Xserve? I was looking at the following 1U wall mounting kit:

http://www.racksolutions.com/wall-mount-server-racks.shtml

Thanks for your time.

 

[pdjudd]

I don't see any problems as long as the rack rail types are supported and its assembled properly.

 

[dazey]

The obvious potential problem is that the cooling system is designed to work with the server horizontal and pockets of heat in unexpected places are possible. I am not sure which will be the best way to mount it, possibly with the front pointing downwards. In practice I doubt it will be a problem but if you ever have problems with it, don't mention that you wall mounted it and I would be feeling the case for hotspots.

Have you checked the xserve manual, it is conceivable that it has mounting do-s and don'ts in there?

 

[belvdr]

Search for a wall mount 19" rack. We use those in our company all the time for various gear. They provide ventilation as well as a lockable front door. Once you open the front door, there's another catch mechanism that will allow you to swing the entire cabinet away from the wall so you can access the back of the unit.

 

[superbovine]

I second belvdr

 

[alexbarmer]

Hey all,


I’m looking for some advice. I manage the IT setup for a small nonprofit, and we’ve got an old Xserve still in service (I know, but it’s working fine for now). It’s currently just sitting on a table in a cramped back room we use as a server space.


I’m planning to wall-mount it to free up some space, and I came across a 1U wall-mount bracket from Rackfinity that looks like it’ll do the job. Seems solid and has decent reviews. Has anyone used their mounts before? Are they as sturdy as they look?


Also, anyone ever wall-mounted an Xserve before? I’ll make sure airflow isn’t a problem — we’ve got fans and ventilation handled — but I just want to make sure there aren’t any weird issues with mounting it vertically or flat against a wall.


Appreciate any input — especially if you’ve worked with Rackfinity gear or done a similar setup.