I have a 1U server that sounds like an jet turbine at idle with fans that can spin at 20,000 RPM. Since there is no way to replace the fans without the server failing to boot I wanted to find a way to better contain the noise.
The Sysracks Soundproof rack claims 36% noise reduction. There were no video reviews that I could find but the price was better then a few other options and the build quality looked decent, so I decided to give it a chance.
The rack was delivered in two boxes. One box contained most of the inner frame and panels. The other had the outer panels, doors and mounting hardware. It was all packaged very well and arrived well protected. The rack shipped with a PDU with a 15A breaker with was a nice bonus.
Assembly was a bit of a task but it was not too bad. Directions were basic but useful. Doors were problematic but eventually got them to go on the hinges. In all build quality is excellent. But the build process could use a little refinement.
After getting the rack built and getting my equipment mounted I am very pleased to hear very little other than the cooling fans in the top of the rack that control the rack temperature. They are not as loud or as annoying as the server fans. The noise from my servers and network switches is easily reduced to 50% or more with this rack. Of course this is subjective but very close to how it feels to me so that is how I rate it.
Equipment installed:
Unifi UMD Pro
Unifi XG-16
Unifi 24-250w gigabit switch
Quanta 2-node 12-Bay 2U server
HPE DL325 1U server
CyberPower UPS 2000 w sinewave
24-port patch panel
Pros:
Quiet.
Looks nice.
Temperature control for the entire rack works.
Mid range cost.
Supports 32 in long servers and rails.
Perfect for Home Office or small office space near employees.
Cons
Assembly instructions could be better.
Doors mounting is a pain.
Conclusion: I would absolutely buy one again if I needed another rack for a home office or an office space near people.
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DESCRIPTION:
Silent soundproof server rack cabinet SP – Series is intended to reduce (or completely cut) the working noise from Server A/V and other IT Telecom Equipment as well as prevent the dust and other conducting element from effecting the 19” Standard equipment. By combining ultimate noise reduction with zero overheads and running costs, this model is a popular alternative to a costly dedicated server rooms, by allowing the deployment of servers and network equipment directly in the office/home environment.
FEATURES:
- Up to 36 % noise reduction
- Build-In Sensor Ventilation System
- LCD Screen reporting working parameters
- Accessories Included - 8-Way PDU, Cage Screws/Nuts, Casters, 2 X Cooling Fans and more.
- Ideal For Home - Office Environment
- 35" Exterior Depth - Accommodates any 19" standard Equipment up to 31" total depth.
- Available in 12U / 15U / 18U models
SHIPPING INFO:
No Delay Shipping FedEx Ground / Express Service. The average transit time is 3-4 days for most North America destinations. Some orders are shipped from an alternate warehouse in the USA or Canada with no change to transit time or shipping cost. Replacement parts available for all models. Available also: 6U, 9U, 12U, 18U, 22U, 27U, 32U, 37U, 42U different depths, colors and configuration
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Widely used in office/home lab applications as an efficient noise absorber acoustic server rack cabinet. - Fully Locking Acoustic Server Rack - Attractive Design and Sturdy Construction - Supplied - Flat Pack to facilitate manipulation |
2 Build-in Cooling Fans with Thermostat / Temperature Sensor and LCD-Screen |
- Rich Accessory Kit in Base model (all IT essentials) - Fully Locking Acoustic Server Rack - Attractive Design and Sturdy Construction - Supplied - Flat Pack to facilitate manipulation |
Vertical Mounting Rails Adjustable to 31.5" MAX |
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| Price | $1,060.00 | $1,678.22 | $259.00 | $999.99 | $159.98 | $259.99 |
| Delivery | Get it Mar 22 - 27 | Get it Mar 26 - Apr 3 | Get it Mar 22 - 27 | Get it Mar 22 - 27 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 20 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 19 |
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| Sold By | Sysracks Equipement Inc. | Atomic Cellular | Sysracks Equipement Inc. | Sysracks Equipement Inc. | RackPath | Sysracks Equipement Inc. |
| material | — | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
| size | 15U | 18U | 15U (24"w x18"d x30"h) | 12U (26"w x35"d x30"h) | 12U | 12U |
| compatible devices | Server | Server | Server | Server | Server | Server |
| mounting type | — | — | Wall Mount | — | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| assembly required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| weight | 250 pounds | — | 80 pounds | 230 pounds | 41.36 pounds | 66 pounds |
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Reason for purchasing: I have bought some supermicro servers that had a very loud power supply fan. There are some supermicro SKUs for quiet power supplies but didn't work for my equipment. In the end I ended up not using the supermicro servers so this project was for nothing.Features:Quiet - YES, but with a HUGE caveat. The provided doors and the multi-layer metal does help silence the equipment that is stored inside the rack. There is some acoustic foam inside but really not the right material to use to silence a rack. The pictures are misleading because it is not everywhere. The vendor claimed they would adjust the photos but they still have not.Sturdy - Yes, even though they claim it cannot hold a lot of weight it is holding a lot more than they have listed. I would not set a human being on top of it but if the weight is static and the equipment is stationary then I don't see an issue with putting several servers and switches inside over the published specs.Spaciousness - Yes, there's a lot of room to get chubby hands around parts of the rack. A lesson learned was not to put the vertical post so close to the opening or the back part of rack unless you do have smaller more nimble fingers.Assembly - Yes, I needed to put this in my basement which has a very narrow opening so the option to purchase a rack that was easily assembled was a requirement. I do agree that the instructions could be reordered some because some steps should have came first. The instruction book was helpful. Some screw holes did not line up. I had several extra screws which was a little worrisome but every felt strong. Some of my screws stripped so be mindful of the grade quality of the hardware.Cooling - NO! It's almost like they didn't even try. The fans are variable and are controlled by a thermostat built into the LCD. The fans do blow out the top and then pushed out the sides. The fans do little to nothing to really dissipate heat. within minutes my equipment was reading over 120 °. The fans do not help eliminate noise either.I ended up frankensteining the rack so that way I could keep it cool and still maintain some quietness. I did nothing to void the warranty though I'm not sure how the company would ever honor their obligations. I purchased some HVAC duct board to create boxes that would mount on the front and back of the rack. these would replace the doors. I mounted them to 1x2 wood frame. I drilled a bunch of holes in the front box to allow air to come in. I kept the whole small enough so that sound had a hard time exiting but air could still be sucked in. I'm still working on adjusting this because it does add heat to the internal rack thermometer reading. In the back box I placed a 6-in inline fan to blow out the exhaust of the equipment. I used magnets to mount them to the rack. (Yes I'm aware that magnets are not great for hard drive but hard drives can take a decent magnetic hit before data issues arise). The front and middle of my rack now register somewhere between 77 and 85°. The exhaust is somewhere between 92 and 95°. I have the exhaust blowing into a crawl space. So there is some relief from the heat produced by the servers. The duct board does a decent job at keeping the sound volume down. Almost on par with what the factory doors did. Yes I did lose the ability to lock and secure my equipment.Would I recommend? NO! I do feel I should have just returned it once the item wasn't matching the photos. I also feel that they use the wrong material to help truly make this sound proof. The LCD is a nice feature BUT loud when configurating it. I could have purchased a cheaper case and made the modifications and probably saved $500.
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Reason for purchasing: I have bought some supermicro servers that had a very loud power supply fan. There are some supermicro SKUs for quiet power supplies but didn't work for my equipment. In the end I ended up not using the supermicro servers so this project was for nothing.
Features:
Quiet - YES, but with a HUGE caveat. The provided doors and the multi-layer metal does help silence the equipment that is stored inside the rack. There is some acoustic foam inside but really not the right material to use to silence a rack. The pictures are misleading because it is not everywhere. The vendor claimed they would adjust the photos but they still have not.
Sturdy - Yes, even though they claim it cannot hold a lot of weight it is holding a lot more than they have listed. I would not set a human being on top of it but if the weight is static and the equipment is stationary then I don't see an issue with putting several servers and switches inside over the published specs.
Spaciousness - Yes, there's a lot of room to get chubby hands around parts of the rack. A lesson learned was not to put the vertical post so close to the opening or the back part of rack unless you do have smaller more nimble fingers.
Assembly - Yes, I needed to put this in my basement which has a very narrow opening so the option to purchase a rack that was easily assembled was a requirement. I do agree that the instructions could be reordered some because some steps should have came first. The instruction book was helpful. Some screw holes did not line up. I had several extra screws which was a little worrisome but every felt strong. Some of my screws stripped so be mindful of the grade quality of the hardware.
Cooling - NO! It's almost like they didn't even try. The fans are variable and are controlled by a thermostat built into the LCD. The fans do blow out the top and then pushed out the sides. The fans do little to nothing to really dissipate heat. within minutes my equipment was reading over 120 °. The fans do not help eliminate noise either.
I ended up frankensteining the rack so that way I could keep it cool and still maintain some quietness. I did nothing to void the warranty though I'm not sure how the company would ever honor their obligations. I purchased some HVAC duct board to create boxes that would mount on the front and back of the rack. these would replace the doors. I mounted them to 1x2 wood frame. I drilled a bunch of holes in the front box to allow air to come in. I kept the whole small enough so that sound had a hard time exiting but air could still be sucked in. I'm still working on adjusting this because it does add heat to the internal rack thermometer reading. In the back box I placed a 6-in inline fan to blow out the exhaust of the equipment. I used magnets to mount them to the rack. (Yes I'm aware that magnets are not great for hard drive but hard drives can take a decent magnetic hit before data issues arise). The front and middle of my rack now register somewhere between 77 and 85°. The exhaust is somewhere between 92 and 95°. I have the exhaust blowing into a crawl space. So there is some relief from the heat produced by the servers. The duct board does a decent job at keeping the sound volume down. Almost on par with what the factory doors did. Yes I did lose the ability to lock and secure my equipment.
Would I recommend? NO! I do feel I should have just returned it once the item wasn't matching the photos. I also feel that they use the wrong material to help truly make this sound proof. The LCD is a nice feature BUT loud when configurating it. I could have purchased a cheaper case and made the modifications and probably saved $500.
Features:
Quiet - YES, but with a HUGE caveat. The provided doors and the multi-layer metal does help silence the equipment that is stored inside the rack. There is some acoustic foam inside but really not the right material to use to silence a rack. The pictures are misleading because it is not everywhere. The vendor claimed they would adjust the photos but they still have not.
Sturdy - Yes, even though they claim it cannot hold a lot of weight it is holding a lot more than they have listed. I would not set a human being on top of it but if the weight is static and the equipment is stationary then I don't see an issue with putting several servers and switches inside over the published specs.
Spaciousness - Yes, there's a lot of room to get chubby hands around parts of the rack. A lesson learned was not to put the vertical post so close to the opening or the back part of rack unless you do have smaller more nimble fingers.
Assembly - Yes, I needed to put this in my basement which has a very narrow opening so the option to purchase a rack that was easily assembled was a requirement. I do agree that the instructions could be reordered some because some steps should have came first. The instruction book was helpful. Some screw holes did not line up. I had several extra screws which was a little worrisome but every felt strong. Some of my screws stripped so be mindful of the grade quality of the hardware.
Cooling - NO! It's almost like they didn't even try. The fans are variable and are controlled by a thermostat built into the LCD. The fans do blow out the top and then pushed out the sides. The fans do little to nothing to really dissipate heat. within minutes my equipment was reading over 120 °. The fans do not help eliminate noise either.
I ended up frankensteining the rack so that way I could keep it cool and still maintain some quietness. I did nothing to void the warranty though I'm not sure how the company would ever honor their obligations. I purchased some HVAC duct board to create boxes that would mount on the front and back of the rack. these would replace the doors. I mounted them to 1x2 wood frame. I drilled a bunch of holes in the front box to allow air to come in. I kept the whole small enough so that sound had a hard time exiting but air could still be sucked in. I'm still working on adjusting this because it does add heat to the internal rack thermometer reading. In the back box I placed a 6-in inline fan to blow out the exhaust of the equipment. I used magnets to mount them to the rack. (Yes I'm aware that magnets are not great for hard drive but hard drives can take a decent magnetic hit before data issues arise). The front and middle of my rack now register somewhere between 77 and 85°. The exhaust is somewhere between 92 and 95°. I have the exhaust blowing into a crawl space. So there is some relief from the heat produced by the servers. The duct board does a decent job at keeping the sound volume down. Almost on par with what the factory doors did. Yes I did lose the ability to lock and secure my equipment.
Would I recommend? NO! I do feel I should have just returned it once the item wasn't matching the photos. I also feel that they use the wrong material to help truly make this sound proof. The LCD is a nice feature BUT loud when configurating it. I could have purchased a cheaper case and made the modifications and probably saved $500.
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