To invite (incite) further discussion on RGBs questions: > Awww, y'all just don't understand. The issue is WHY are > we lubricating rack rails?
Indeed why use rails at all. If the answer to the following question is hardly and > I mean, how often do you pull a node in its lifetime? if your answer is not very often, and finally if you ask yourself: How much servicing do I do while extended from the cabinet? And you answer is little or none, then maybe you don't need rails. I have a 19 inch rack chassis in my basement (of course this is one of the few places I can make this statement and not be laughed off the list). In any case, I occasionally get servers to test and I have two of my own. I had pieces of L shaped metal made that extend 2 inches under the server. They run the complete length of the rack and are easily bolted to the sides. I secure the server with the front screws (if at all). I may pull a server out several times a year and I put it on a bench, so I don't need to hold the server with rails. The servers slide easy enough, and there is no complicated detaching from the rails. Because it is like a shelf, the server can shift sideways, but if I fasten the front screws it holds them perfectly in place. For heavy servers you need to be careful and have one person on each side. If anyone is interested I can post some pictures. I could even get some more made. -- Doug -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf@beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf
