April 7, 2010

Going Off the Rail

Most of our UPS units are being sold for 4 post rack systems.  So many people ask why I don't include them in my listings...
Your first thought might be that I am cheap and want to get you for more money.  While not completely wrong (at least I am honest), there are other reasons.  1) Most of my competitors don't  2) Most UPS units fit nicely on the floor of the server racks and 3) I really hate APC cheezy racks.

That APC SU032A adjustable rack set sucks.  Its flimsy, has poorly threaded screw holes, uses the cheapest screws and has about 10" of 1/2" lip for the UPS.  The other 20" has no lip for the UPS to rest on.  Some magical clip is supposed to hold it in place.
Look at it, its really junk.
So... what are you supposed to do?

  1. Buy the cheapy APC rack set from me and pray  (~30$ set)
  2. Find the Tripplite UPS rack set.  Better and stronger (250lb rated)   (~60$ set)
  3. Find a rack shelf.  APC makes a decent one (~100$) 
  4. Find APC's real rack rails  (now used for the Symmetra) (~200$)