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Reddit mentions of AC Infinity CLOUDPLATE T7-N, Rack Mount Fan Panel 2U, Intake Airflow, For Cooling AV, Home Theater, Network 19” Racks
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Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of AC Infinity CLOUDPLATE T7-N, Rack Mount Fan Panel 2U, Intake Airflow, For Cooling AV, Home Theater, Network 19” Racks. Here are the top ones.
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An intelligent fan system designed for cooling audio video, DJ, server, network, and IT equipment racks.Protects rack-mount equipment from overheating, performance issues, and shortened lifespans.Programmable thermostat controller with automated speed control, alarm warnings, and backup memory.Premium anodized aluminum construction with CNC-machined detailing for a professional appearance.Size: 2U Rack Space | Design: Intake | Airflow: 50 to 220 CFM | Noise: 10 to 36 dBA | Bearings: Dual Ball
Specs:
Height | 3.5 Inches |
Length | 19 Inches |
Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
Width | 1.5 Inches |
This is a server rack I built myself. I got my inspiration from this guide on building your own server rack: DIY Server Rack
Specifications are as follows:
18U Server Rack Standard 19” rack width (between the rails) 24 inch depth and about 23” wide.
From top down for components:
I don’t have a UPS yet. That will be purchased soon.
Album Pictures of my build:
rack build pics
My goal with this rack was to enclose everything in as best as I could while still maintaining easy access for service. I’ve got a total of 4 side panels with acrylic windows in each one that I attached with magnetic cabinet latches rated at 15 lbs a piece. They hold really nicely without making it impossible to pull any one of the panels off. (I used 4 for each panel. cabinet latches
For the top I made this similarly to the side panels with oak boards. I mitered each board together with a Kreg jig and wood glue. For the middle, I used oak plywood at 3/4” thick. Cut it to size till it fit perfectly in the oak picture frame I created. I also used cabinet latches for this so I could easily pull it off and access the top of the rack.
I’m most definitely not an expert wood worker. This is by far the most complicated cuts and assembly from raw wood I’ve ever done. (It’s not perfect, but I feel like I’ve learned a lot while building it)
I’ve got 6U of open space in the back side of the rack that I will fill in soon for a completely enclosed rack.
Lastly I used a 24 port patch panel in the rear and a 1U rack blank with a custom cut hole for a IEC power pass through. I wanted this rack very easy to disconnect from the wall outlets and easy to reconnect to the wall outlets without dangling cords. So the most complicated wire management is inside the rack.
Here are some "Rack Essentials"
Shelfs/Rails:
https://www.amazon.com/NavePoint-Adjustable-Mount-Server-Shelves/dp/B0060RUVBA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1510637469&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=1u+rack+rails&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Navepoint-Fixed-Vented-Server-Adjustable/dp/B01A6JQYDG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1510637496&sr=8-6&keywords=1u+rack+shelf+sliding
https://www.amazon.com/Navepoint-Sliding-Vented-Server-Adjustable/dp/B01A6JQPFI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1510637508&sr=8-8&keywords=1u+rack+shelf+sliding
Drawers:
https://www.amazon.com/NavePoint-Server-Cabinet-Locking-Lockable/dp/B009WS7TSW/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1510637549&sr=1-4&keywords=1u+rack+drawer
Fans:
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-CLOUDPLATE-Airflow-cooling/dp/B00ZQPDB7I/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1510637586&sr=1-5&keywords=rack+fan
Switched PDU
https://www.amazon.com/Eliminator-E107-Control-Center-S-Switch/dp/B000GASJF2/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1510637607&sr=1-1&keywords=individual+switch+pdu
Maybe you will find some of that stuff useful...
I've been keeping an eye on the internal temp of the 3560 and the UPS. It hasn't been too aggregious so far but I have this on my cart just in case.
Take that just 1 step further & give it 1u airgap on the bottom, or if you got $ to blow get this lol:
AC Infinity CLOUDPLATE T7-N, Rack Mount Fan Panel 2U, Intake Airflow, for cooling AV, Home Theater, Network 19” Racks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZQPDB7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r-c2Cb0GX77CD
Don’t know the specifics of that server but you can think creatively. I use a Cisco 2921 router and it’s fans are super loud and even at low rpm can be heard through walls. I ended removing the entire fan assembly from the front of the router and replaced it with this
Router logs show fans have failed but other than that everything works wonderfully. And this setup is silent enough for me to put the router next to my desk while working.