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Thnx very much Sir.....I hadn't planned on using vertical power strips, but am now considering it. I like the idea of the shorter power cords, much cleaner. No concerns with all of the draw from the equipment coming into a single outlet (via vertical strips) on the power conditioner? In this specific job, it actually won't be that much, but I would think in the larger jobs/racks it would become a concern right? I guess you just have to calculate the consumption of all pieces and make sure the power conditioner can handle that on a per socket basis?

And thnx for sharing the great pics.......wow....very, very impressive! And very helpful....thnx again!

Thnx tgrugett..... This setup is going to be two fixed (stationary) racks ganged together with the entry or dmark point being a hole punched-out in the top of the cabinet. Given this situation, you would start termination from the top and work your way down? Interesting......honestly, when I was thinking all of this through in my (newbie) mind, I figured starting at the bottom and working my way up would be best? But again.....it's a newbie mind that has NO friggin experience so I'm ALL ears...

And thnx as well for sharing the pics.....VERY nice work..... Damn, you guys impress the hell out of me.....seriously.....damn!

Thnx again for your help...

Thnx Vincent.....I hear you and agree 100%. Due to having to keep the cost down somewhat, I had to go with about 20% of the gear not in RShs. But I do plan on keeping the rack-mounted gear together (but separated by vent panels that match the finish of the RSHs) in the same area of the racks for aesthetic purposes.

And I do plan to use the trim strips as well.....

Thnx for the input Vincent!

Sincerely, Roger

Thnx BNC, I appreciate the input!

Thanks but no. My guys are good at what they do. Its definitely a team effort on a job that big.

Dawn, I will see if I can find the source tomorrow.

Here are pics from a rack we are just about finished with. Check out the panduit inside to keep the main wires hidden and neat.

[Link: gallery.mac.com]

As for power outlets, just because you have more outlets doesn't mean you have more power. A dedicated 20 amp outlet is good for 16 amps per code. use ohms law to figure out how many watts that is and how many watts your equipment use. You may be surprised. With that said, most of my racks get 2 20 amp feeds each. I would rather have too much than too little.

Oh, and I have a ton of respect for guys who can make SRSR and other pull out racks look good. We have to use them but I do it begrudgingly.

I think tgrugett was referring to where to bring the wires in from top to bottom, but you were referring to where in the rack to start terminating wires, and if you come from the top up should start wiring at the bottom of the rack first, at least thats what I do

Excellent, thnx AVTAS1!!