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How to rack a server

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WANg

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How to rack a server - Your short and succint guide to racking a server

Okay, so you've grown beyond having a stack of desktops, and instead of using 1U servers as impromptu breakfast tables, it's time to dip your hands into a dedicated room in your house, install a rack, pop the servers onto rails and get things done.

First - take a deep breath and don't panic. Racking is not that hard.

Preliminary info:

What is a "U" in the context of setting up server racks? A "U" is defined with a height of 1.75 inches, or 45mm. The rack width is standardized at 19...
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