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  Aja Io + Xserve RAID – rack mounting

  Posted by Alan Doc on March 16, 2006 at 9:06 pm

  Hello everyone.

  Have just taken delivery of AJA Io + XServe RAID + Quad G5.

  What I want to know is whether it is possible to rack-mount the XServe RAID in a half-width rack that has been fitted with an adaptor frame for mounting 19 inch equipment vertically.

  In other words, is it possible or even advisable to rack mount the XServe RAID vertically. I can find nothing about this on Apple’s web pages or in the supplied user manual.

  Any thoughts would be much appreciated, thanks.

  Best wishes,

  Alan Doc

  Alan Doc replied 20 years, 5 months ago 4 Members · 4 Replies
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  Bob Zelin

  March 17, 2006 at 12:34 am

  yes, you can. You can run the XServe RAID and the AJA I/O upside down if you like. But the XServe RAID is deep, and wants to be in a 26″ deep rack.

  Bob Zelin
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  Lee Berger

  March 17, 2006 at 3:07 am

  I’ve run my Xserve RAID for over a year in the vertical position with no issues at all.
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  Tony! Hulette

  March 18, 2006 at 8:05 am

  Vertical is fine for the Xserve RAID’s as stated above. I remember someone used to sell (maybe still do) a device to stand it vertically on the floor (or your desk) so it wouldn’t take up so much space. It is very heavy though and you need to make sure its well secured. Personally, I’d leave it horizontal, but that’s just me.

  Tony!
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  Alan Doc

  March 18, 2006 at 9:51 am

  Thanks everyone for the advice and information. Much appreciated.

  Best wishes,

  Alan Doc

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