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Network/Server Rack in Attic

  • 09-11-2020 02:51PM
    #1
    shakedown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭


    Not ideal I know, but are there any major blockers to having my server rack up in the attic? It will be on solid attic flooring and housed in a rack cabinet.

    Would only contain the basics:
    - (24 port) patch panel
    - a switch or two
    - router
    - NAS

    Anything I need to be aware of?


Comments

  • #2
    spaceHopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,217 ✭✭✭spaceHopper


    Would it not get very dusty and clogged in no time.


  • #3
    salmocab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,155 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    I worked in a house a few years back with this, he had built a bit of a cabinet around it it of wood with a fan in it to keep the dust down and the heat down a bit.


  • #4
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,741 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    Had servers in the roof space of one small business. Worked fine but make sure you can power the cabinet on and off without a climb up into the roof.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #5
    LenWoods
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭LenWoods


    i have a few LAN routers aswell as tv distribution in my attic for three years now and no issue, however; everything i have fitted in fanless, i would like to fit a NAS with solid state drive; hoping to treat myself for christmas,

    pmFr3LXTj


  • #6
    shakedown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭shakedown


    Nice one, thanks. The dust would be my biggest concern, but I guess it wouldn't be too bad if everything is fan-less and i'd have it enclosed in a cabinet (albeit with some open air vents).


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  • #7
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Ever been in your attic on one of those rare 26*C days? Like a sauna in most homes. Not ideal for a NAS, router/switch will manage just fine.


  • #8
    shakedown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭shakedown


    ED E wrote: »
    Ever been in your attic on one of those rare 26*C days? Like a sauna in most homes. Not ideal for a NAS, router/switch will manage just fine.

    Fair enough, I can keep the NAS downstairs somewhere and just have the router/switches in the attic.


  • #9
    LenWoods
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭LenWoods


    shakedown wrote: »
    Fair enough, I can keep the NAS downstairs somewhere and just have the router/switches in the attic.

    A solid state drive in the NAS should reduce the noise considerably but not the cheapest option.


  • #10
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,022 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Don't forget to install a smoke alarm up there with all that equipment.


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