Rack Mounting Mac Pro

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ped.1971 Author

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Rack Mounting Mac Pro

Hi All,

I have a number of Mac Pro computers that will be used in a large Audio/Visual systems installation. I have a couple questions:

- Has anyone ever placed or mounted a Mac Pro into an equipment rack? If so, any advice on a neat and clean way to do it?

- Does anyone know if you can operate a Mac Pro while it is set on its side instead of upright? Are there any issues to be aware of when doing this?

Thanks for any advice you can provide!

Regards,

ped.1971

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Dec 18, 2008 7:04 PM

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Answer 1

Fortuny

Level 7

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Dec 18, 2008 9:02 PM in response to ped.1971

Hi and welcome to Discussions,

something like this: http://www.custom-consoles.com/Rackmount-Mac-g5.php ?

Google for 'Mac Pro Rackmount' and you will see some more.

Hope it helps

Stefan

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Answer 2

a brody

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Dec 19, 2008 10:14 AM in response to Fortuny

I don't know if it still matters, but a technician at my usergroup suggested that vertically mounted drives need to be formatted when they are vertical to run more efficiently and have a longer life. You may want to check with the hard drive manufacturer of the Mac Pro if they believe this will make a difference.

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Answer 3

flommer

Level 2

170 points

Dec 19, 2008 6:18 PM in response to ped.1971

Here's what you need to do to mount it horizontally...

http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardiwalter/remotehd.php

Don't say I didn't warn you..

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