Very good questions with not so clear cut answers. In line. > On Mar 29, 2016, at 8:23 AM, Jason Lee <jason.m....@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi NANOG community, > > A few questions I have for the community regarding server lifts at colo > facilities. > > 1. Is a server lift something you would typically expect a colo facility to > provide?
I would say unfortunately no. Many facilities do have server lifts but many do not. Definitely ask before hand so you understand what you are getting into. Personally I believe every facility should offer these server lifts considering the weight people are racking today. > > if yes, > > 2. Do colo facilities typically allow customers to just use them or provide > an operator? The ones that do have server left usually let you just operate them. Pretty self explanatory devices. Up / down. Brake / move. > 3. Is it a free offering or something they rent out? I have never been asked to sign out a server lift which seems funny considering you have to sign out a crash cart. My guess is it facility dependent. > 4. What would be the typical device weight you would lift? The answer really depends on how much you want to lift manually. The guys I use are pretty comfortable racking 80 lb servers over and over and over again. But if you don’t feel comfortable then a server lift at any weight is a good idea. Save you back! > 5. What would be the max device weight you would lift? Not sure on that one. You should probably consult the manufacturer. I can tell you we typically use server lifts when things get over 100 lbs. I think the heaviest box we have installed using a server lift was over 200 lbs. My guess is that it would support a lot more weight. > > Thanks, > > Jason
