If I mount this shelf into two wood studs with long screws, should it be able to handle approximately 15lbs of weight? It is meant to be mounted into a server rack but my home rack is vertical, so I need to find a way to get this mounted to the wall. My concern is the cantilever effect where the weight will be fairly far from the wall. Thanks!
A 1U shelf should do the trick. There should be able room for a cable modem + ER-X SFP on the below shelf. (Fits my USG / EdgeRouter Lite without a problem)
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Cantilever-Universal-Heavy-Duty/dp/B01C9KYUG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482159222&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=1u+shelf&psc=1
Note: If you're looking for an awesome faceplate, I've only seen 'em for the EdgeRouter Lite, not the ER-X SFP :(
Could always take a 1U Blank and a dremel? >_>
In a pinch I've used rack shelves from places like Fry's. Is that an option? Something similar to: https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Cantilever-Universal-Heavy-Duty/dp/B01C9KYUG8
I used a rack-mountable shelf similar to this. You just need to check the measurement and make sure you case will fit on it ok. https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Cantilever-Universal-Heavy-Duty/dp/B01C9KYUG8/ref=asc\_df\_B01C9KYUG8
If I still had my desk put together, I would show pics but I just moved it to storage. I’m not sure what dock you have, but I have this TS3 Plus by CalDigit and I used that flimsy cable management tray that came with the desk. It fits perfectly inside of it with the wires coming out of the back.
I then just grabbed a 10” 1U shelf & a 1U vertical rack Mount and screwed it to the bottom of the desk. It is SOLID! I plan on getting another one for my second Mac under the desk as well.
Not sure if this helps, but it’s kind of what I put together. It fits my 16” MacBook Pros for work without any issue.
CalDigit Dock: https://www.caldigit.com/ts3-plus/
Shelf: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C9KYUG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_DAC7HYG0P3T5HGCKY4CY
Vertical rack: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T7DLBTT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_6C7TMX8EJ3TA54ZG23D1
You have two options.
AC Infinity Vented Cantilever 1U Universal Rack Shelf, 10" Deep, for 19” equipment racks. Heavy-Duty 2.4mm Cold Rolled Steel, 60lbs Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C9KYUG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D94H7WRM714DW0E0T0W3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And use the slots to tie down the MX.
Cisco Meraki MX68 Cloud Managed Security Appliance 5YR Advanced Security License Bundle with Rackmount Kit (MX68-HW+RM-CI-T6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881X5V41/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZJ5G8QH2PXM86RN42BWX
Their website doesn’t list an MX75 yet but the 68 may work.
rack shelves?
tons of different depths, weight support, 2 post/4post, etc.
p.s. sorry for bad quality phone is all i have.
Modem - Provided by ISP
Router - Edgerouter X
AP - Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (Set as AP)
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Switch - Netgear Prosafe 24 Port Gigabit Switch JGS524
PiHole - Raspberry Pi 3 B+
PDU - CyberPower CPS1215RMS Surge Protector, 120V/15A, 12 Outlets, 15ft Power Cord, 1U Rackmount
Rack - V7 RMWC6U-1N 6U Wall Mount Rack Cabinet Enclosure
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Cables - Cat 8 (Modem<Router<AP)
Cat 6 (Router<Switch)
Cat 8 (Switch<PiHole)
Cat 6 (Switch<everywhere else)
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QRy6Nq (Case and ups isnt correct i plan to update soon)
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Misc -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C9KYUG8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s03?ie=UTF8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CX6PZMQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s02?ie=UTF8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQYUAQU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8
BTW, This is a cheap shelf that I have on my wish list for when I get a rack: