Here's a handy tip to determine if a given-sized server rack is sufficient for all your audio kit.

This planning is preferable to buying an incorrectly sized rack.

For example, if it's for a planned 16u rack, open/create a 16-row spreadsheet.

Each cell in the first column represents 1u.

Merge cells for 2u, 3u component/ventilation/blanking panels.

Name each merged/cell with the component name.

Overall, this represents the front-mounted contents of the server rack.

In the second column, repeat the above, but identifying hidden/mounted rear components - such as an AppleTV, network hub, a power distribution unit, or active cooling units, for example.

In advance, this avoids any unintended interference between front and rear-mounted components.

Such advanced planning minimises time spent on any potential frustration/problems of repeatedly mounting/removing/mounting each and every component until you get it all to comfortably fit.


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