Reddit reviews On-Stage RS7030 Rack Stand

It is an audio equipment rack I got on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CD1R84/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the OnStage RS7030 Rack Stand from Amazon. It's holding a couple routers and switches. The very bottom space is largely unusable due to the angle of the stand. Cheap, solid rack.

Sure thing!

Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CD1R84/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

It's meant to be for audio equipment, but its cheap and fits networking equipment perfect.

Cisco is going to be loud

Check out this rack if you want one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CD1R84/ref=pd_aw_sbs_e_1?pi=SL500_SS115

As for cisco equipment, if you had to keep it realllly small AND want equipment, look at an 1841 router and a 3550 switch. Both can be reused for future cisco certs.

Get some VMs going on a machine along with GNS3.

In the middle it's just one of these with a Novo 24 mounted to it, the Volcas are on this, and on each end the Maschines and monitors are on these.

EDIT: On a table. On a floor. In a house. On Earth. In orbit.

I've got one of these and I'm really happy with it. It's only $30, too. It's not covered or enclosed but I kind of like that about it.

racks. go vertical! i have studio racks on 2 of three tables around my chair, can really pile in equipment. even non-rackmount equipment can often be velcroed to blank panels.

edit: i have a couple of these ($29);


OnStage RS7030 Rack Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD1R84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DPsbAbA0H67YA

and a couple of these ($119)

Odyssey CRS12 12 Space Carpeted Studio Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DVD7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OOsbAbNTNRDN9

i recommend both for different use cases

Woa, check out the AUX port on that thing! Can you say 1990 :P

 

Hosted Servers:

What are you using the servers for? Depending on use, they might serve you better to be hosted. Websites, game servers, etc benefit a bunch from a good datacenter connection. Also they do not bog down your line. A lot of ISPs also do not allow you to host your servers locally (yea I know, they normally don't really care).

A core i3 machine with 8Gb or more of ram will do most of what you need (?). If you watch for deals on newegg or amazon, you might be able to snag one for around $300.

 

Rack:

This is not wall mounted rack, but it's a 12U rack (10-11U really, 12 with some finagling) for $30. They don't come cheaper than this.

It's sturdy and the holes are standard Us, so your networking gear and servers can slot right in. It's meant for music equipment, thus it's slanted upwards, but you can tweak it to not be. Even when it is, you can use 11Us of it with shallow gear.

 

Networking:

Depends what you need and what for. Cheap trendnet unmanaged 8 port switch does the job for most things. If you want to learn about networking, I would say pick up a couple of Cisco 2950 Catalyst switches. These are not plug and play, and they are not gig (only FastEther), and you will need to get them off ebay or so, as buying new is either impossible or just crazy expensive (support contract = $$$).

Along with those switches, again for learning cisco, get a 2621 router, or anything similar that doesn't cost much at all. They are old as crap, are FastEther only, and are less powerful than a home router today, but they will teach you all the basics of Cisco and more.

Get a spool of cat 5e (you really don't need better, especially if it's for learning) a crimper and a bunch of RJ-45 ends. Make your own cables for pennies.

 

If you instead want quality gear for your home network, go for an Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite as the router, an Ubiquiti UniFi as Access Point, and a Netgear or Trend-Net business class 24 port gig switch. You don't really need managed for your own house.

This rack is super cheap and very good quality. I received mine yesterday and racked 6 devices on it so far.

This is rather inexpensive is you don't mind open sides. Dunno if I would trust it for a live gig (despite the name) but I have one in my home studio mostly full and it does the job.

that style of rack is designed to be bolted to a floor. you can still use it without doing so but you'll want to keep the center of gravity low and not use any equipment that hangs out too far in the back.

also network racks usually require cage nuts which is an extra expense (are there just square cutouts along the rails instead of threaded screwholes?)

you may be best off selling that rack and buying a ordinary studio rack. they are generally less expensive than network/computer racks.

i own these two racks to give you some ideas:

OnStage RS7030 Rack Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD1R84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZWBvzb62TK8W9

Odyssey CRS08 8 Space Carpeted Studio Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002NRTL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AXBvzbEA3WPMV

I've got one of these, and am pleased with it:

OnStage RS7030 Rack Stand
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CD1R84

12U for $30

Perhaps a basic tabletop rack stand would be a good choice. I suggest this one

This is the RS7030 tabletop rack.
Here’s an amazon link;

OnStage RS7030 Rack Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD1R84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fE0aBbB9HFSNS

All the rack are at a set price, there is no rack cheaper than $29... That is how much mine cost, I like it, feels sturdy but I wish it was beefier. It came with a whole pack of mounting screws for each space, which I liked! I would recommend it because of the price and in the end it does the job.

never seen the Adam Hall stand sbefore but they look a lot like the On-Stage 12U stands, which are cheaper per U:

12U stand

Hey! Thank you. My 3550 was manufactured in 2005. Yeah I guess that is kind of interesting how they seem to run forever. The rack is just an instrument rack I got off Amazon. I'll post a link.

http://www.amazon.com/On-Stage-Stands-RS7030-OnStage-Stand/dp/B000CD1R84/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398787864&sr=8-1&keywords=on+stage+rack

If you are referring to the effect this has on my power bill, I couldn't tell you because I live in a dorm on a military base. But I will say that it's only on when I'm using it.

I have made a considerable investment into my education. The real question is, "how much is the knowledge I've gained worth?" lol. honestly I don't know how much I've spent. If I wouldn't of spent it on educational material it probably would of went some where else not as intellectually rewarding.

I actually have not considered using that software, but now that you mention it. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for your comment.

It's actually a 19u rack