OT: Size of Dell racks

[Josh Tolbert]

On Fri, Feb 13, 2004 at 10:20:42AM +0100, Olaf Hoyer wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> Sorry for this post, but I have some issues with Dell and their
> rackrails...
> 
> My problem is, that we are using some Dell Poweredge servers in 1U and
> 2U, and the Rapidrails for installation are quite tight...
> 
> Because of mixed infrastructure, we cannot use the genuine Dell Racks,
> because we need the possibility to move the posts.
> (remark: at least in germany, the Dell Racks are Rittal racks, with
> fixed space between the 4 posts)
> 
> So the Rapidrails (square holes) will fit perfectly in Rittal racks,
> given that one knows the exact distance, but no-one (including tech
> support of Dell and the salesman) were able/willing to tell me...
> 
> Has any kind soul the exact measurement handy for the distance between
> the front and the back posts?
> 
> should be around 73cm/28.7 inch
> 
> TIA
> Olaf

Hi Olaf,

I believe the "standard" Dell rack depth is 28 5/8" or 28.625".

Thanks,
Josh

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