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Review on ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ NavePoint 18U Wall Mount Server Data Cabinet: Secure 24-inch Depth Glass Door Storage Solution with Lock, Key, and Casters by Jake Powell

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Directions are terrible. I downloaded them from the site hoping.

Cons: - As others have said, the instructions are terrible. I downloaded them from the website hoping they are a bit better, but they also have very poor charts and are missing some key components. You will end up having to disassemble the rack part 2 or 3 times even if you put everything on the floor and put it back together without twisting anything (like I did). The main part, which the guide omits entirely, is assembling the inner rack (where the equipment actually sits) so that it is properly aligned and sized to hold the equipment. This part of the chassis is also attached from below with screws that go through some other parts as well, so if you've already assembled the rest of the case, which most people will have by this point, you'll need to disassemble part of it. For an analog, you can purchase full-size racks with a higher carrying capacity. The final call for improvement is noise. The rack is equipped with two 120 mm fans (approx. 2.5 cm thick) that plug directly into a power outlet. They operate at around 60-70dB and are obviously not speed controlled. In a server environment this is not a problem, but I decided to switch them to Noctua 1200 Redux. I also cut 2 x 140mm holes in one of the side panels to add extra cooling (bigger, bigger, Noctuas) and it made my hardware run cooler than if the doors were actually taken off. Pros: - That being said, I searched the internet for the best rack and for this particular case there was none. There are cheaper ones out there but none of them support that kind of carrying capacity and I doubt their durability. There are those that appear to be more durable and cheaper, but aren't so deep that they won't fit in your regular network switches (18" full depth but only 16" usable). That means there's no room in the back if you can fit even 16 inches deep). switch, so no power cord or room for airflow). It seems ridiculous to call something a network or server closet and not be able to fit a regular switch in it. So if, like me, you have a large lab with multiple switches, If you have firewalls, routers, servers, etc. but don't have room for a full rack, this is the ideal option. It is removed with clips (you have to unscrew it) and the door, left and right side, are all with locks (common key). The case includes 4 very strong casters, quality hardware (nuts, bolts etc) and 2 rails if you want to add a shelf or place the unit somewhere in a rack. The door is reversible so it can be opened to the left or right as needed. Conclusion: She has some problems. Some will bother some people, most won't. Obviously all of us complaining about the instructions could still assemble a rack and most people don't put it in a closet in their spare room like I did to keep the noise down, but still somehow offer enough cooling. Someone needs cheaper solutions. The bottom line is

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Only available in white