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06-30-2002, 03:38 AM #1Web Hosting Master
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1U Colo - does depth matter (19.25 vs. 25.6 inches)
I'm looking at building a 1U server for myself which I'll want to colo after a while. I notice that 1U server cases from http://rackmountpro.com/ are available in either 19.25" depth, 24.4" depth, or 25.6" depth.
Do datacenters/colo companies charge more for a deeper 1U server? Do any accept the 19.25" servers but not the deeper servers? Is there any reason to go for the less-deep 1U case?
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06-30-2002, 03:46 AM #2Web Hosting Evangelist
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Most data center will tell you to use the 19" . Check with the datacenter you're planning to colocate with.
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06-30-2002, 04:04 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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Thanks - I don't know the datacenter I'm planning to colocate with yet but I will want to keep my options open as much as possible.
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06-30-2002, 07:48 AM #4Web Hosting Master
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Most data center will tell you to use the 19"
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06-30-2002, 09:03 AM #5Junior Guru Wannabe
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We also use 36" deep cabinets so you should have no problem with the dimensions you posted. Most cabinets are at least 30" deep so I doubt you will have a problem with whatever colo you choose.
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06-30-2002, 11:27 AM #6Dedicated Hosting Specialist
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Re: 1U Colo - does depth matter (19.25 vs. 25.6 inches)
Originally posted by panopticon
I'm looking at building a 1U server for myself which I'll want to colo after a while. I notice that 1U server cases from http://rackmountpro.com/ are available in either 19.25" depth, 24.4" depth, or 25.6" depth.
Do datacenters/colo companies charge more for a deeper 1U server? Do any accept the 19.25" servers but not the deeper servers? Is there any reason to go for the less-deep 1U case?
If you are in a cabinet, this isn't as big of a deal because some cases will mount in the back for added support.Life is Minimum live it Maximum.