A decent server rack for a SFTP build?

[Wolfy]

Anyone think this is a decent server rack. I'm looking for something I can just sit on the floor with locking doors and this fits the specs I need for the build, I just don't know whether I can trust the build quality.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18U-Server-Rack-Wall-Mount-Network-Data-Cabinet-Glass-Door-Lock-w-Venting-Slots/352200815171?epid=4008583993&hash=item5200cdf243:g:EOcAAOSwr8xaAcJH

 

[marcsand2]

Looks solid. Cable inlet / outlet looks a bit basic.

 

[DirectorGunner]

I bought this one, for a project where I centralize all PCs in the house.
https://www.amazon.com/Navepoint-Professional-4-Post-Server-Network/dp/B00BTRCXTY/
Doesn't come with panels.
Navepoint is usually cheapest solution, and imo the heavy duty Tripp Lite 42U Rack Enclosure (harsh) for an excessive $2K is the most bad ass rack if buying new.

All depends, think ahead... will you be adding more servers? Will you be doing what I'm working on in centralizing all PCs in your house?
Or are you just mounting your gateway, switch, UPS, and SFTP server?
If the later, 18U is plenty enough. Although I would look for a front panel with a filter to have airflow feed in from the front and exhaust out the back

 

[mindfart]

Don't know how secure you want it to be but that lock looks like I can pick it with a paper clip.

/edit Besides that, it looks pretty solid. And you won't find really good locks on most cabinets because they are usually built for places with additional physical security.

 

[BUTUZ]

It doesn't look great to me and the only review left was "very happy with refund" so mm.

I cant see how anyone can produce a proper server cab for under $100.

 

[Phantomoftruth]

only concern I have is ensuring proper cooling.

 

[Printimus]

SERVE ALL THE THINGS!

 

[FZD]

Don't know how secure you want it to be but that lock looks like I can pick it with a paper clip.

I second this. Zoom in, look at the key, it's exactly the kinda flat key that I regularly don't bother to carry around with because a paperclip is more fun. Heck, paper clip is almost faster than the actual key if you don't count the time it takes to bend the tip.

 

[marctek]

I have to agree with some. I don't think I would buy it. With stuff like a server rack, you tend to get what you pay for.

Also, an Ikea table can make due as a server rack. This is not mine but I used to know a guy that had one of these.

 

[FZD]

I have to agree with some. I don't think I would buy it. With stuff like a server rack, you tend to get what you pay for.

Also, an Ikea table can make due as a server rack. This is not mine but I used to know a guy that had one of these.

So this guy you know, did they amputate his legs before or after this server rack was completed?

 

[marctek]

So this guy you know, did they amputate his legs before or after this server rack was completed?

It was Hank Hills dad. So it was just the right height for him.