Those are amazingly expensive (we looked at that particular handle set). I don't remember the exact price but it was over $10/set in Qty.
On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 9:10 AM Ken Hohhof <af...@kwisp.com> wrote: > It appears there are handles that can be retrofitted into the area where > the rack screws go. Seem kind of silly to me though. > > http://rack-handle.com/Rack%20Handle%20Datasheets/Piton1UHandle3001.PDF > > > > > > *From:* AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> *On Behalf Of *Mark Radabaugh > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:53 AM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <af@af.afmug.com> > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] RackMount Devices - Handles or No Handles > > > > Not a big concern for us. If you get rid of the handles please leave a > tapped hole in the center of the 1U bracket that matches the common rack > screw (there are two standards - pick one) to use as a jack screw if the > unit is being stubborn coming out of the rack. > > > > Mark > > > > On Jan 28, 2020, at 9:13 AM, Ken Hohhof <af...@kwisp.com> wrote: > > > > I can live without handles. > > > > Not really a big deal unless it’s a super long, heavy server, and those > typically go in 4 post racks or cabinets anyway with rear access. > > > > *From:* AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> *On Behalf Of *Jason Wilson > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 28, 2020 1:24 AM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <af@af.afmug.com> > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] RackMount Devices - Handles or No Handles > > > > Make keyholes for handles? If you happen to need them slide them on. > Removeable. Keep 1 set in the go bag. > > > > On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 10:09 PM Forrest Christian (List Account) < > li...@packetflux.com> wrote: > > I'm wondering if anyone has strong opinions about handles on > rackmount devices. > > > > I'm in the process of switching the enclosure manufacturer on the > RackInjector and in the process making some design changes that should make > things better for both us and our customers. I don't want to share too > much just in case this doesn't work out - and no, this isn't a change to > hot-swappable cards. > > > > With the design we're working on, the handles we have on the front of the > existing enclosure aren't very easy to implement in the new design. So > I'm thinking about just dropping them to save the hassle/pain/shipping > issues/cost/etc/etc/etc. > > > > My personal experience has been that although handles on enclosures are > nice when removing a device from a rack, they are by no means necessary. > On occasion, I've also had handles become a liability instead of a help. > But on the other hand, when a device gets stuck in a rack (typically due > to neighboring devices), it is nice to have them to add leverage when > removing the enclosure. > > > > I'm wondering what everyone else's thoughts on this are... > > > > -- > > - Forrest > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > > -- > > Jason Wilson > > Remotely Located > > Providing High Speed Internet to out of the way places. > > 530-651-1736 > > 530-748-9608 Cell > > www.remotelylocated.com > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- - Forrest
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