New Mac Pro (7.1)

[lucienpalmer]

Originally Posted by JFreak

dude, if your rack is missing 12cm it's not gonna fit

My rack is a similar depth, but it should be able to work using rack rail adapters.

I currently have the Dolby Atmos RMU in the same rack, and it’s about 27” deep. I’m using a 5” adapter to make it fit. I’ll take a photo.

[LukeHoward]

Ah, rack rail adapters may save the day if I want to use the supplied rack rails. If anyone on this thread receives a rack Mac Pro, would be great to know the minimum length of the rails.

[lucienpalmer]

Originally Posted by LukeHoward

would be great to know the minimum length of the rails.

The Apple document says it needs to be installed in a rack that’s a minimum of 24 inches deep. That would mean that the rack rails have a minimum of 24 inches that they can collapse.

[lucienpalmer]

Although the Mac itself is only 21.24” inches. And the includes the front handles. So probably 20” or under.

[LukeHoward]

Originally Posted by lucienpalmer

Although the Mac itself is only 21.24” inches. And the includes the front handles. So probably 20” or under.

Yes. I guess I was trying to wish them into being shorter than the specified 24” in real life, hah!

[lucienpalmer]

Yeah, me too. But I wouldn’t worry about it too much. It’s not uncommon for a server to stick out the back. Use adapters.

Hopefully you have room behind the rack for it to stick out.

[LukeHoward]

Originally Posted by lucienpalmer

Yeah, me too. But I wouldn’t worry about it too much. It’s not uncommon for a server to stick out the back. Use adapters.

Hopefully you have room behind the rack for it to stick out.

Thanks! Yeah, the adventure continues. I guess I could always use adapters at both the front and back if required. From the front rail to the very back wall I have 660mm (26") to play with – obviously, gotta plug those cables in too.

[lucienpalmer]

Originally Posted by LukeHoward

Thanks! Yeah, the adventure continues. I guess I could always use adapters at both the front and back if required. From the front rail to the very back wall I have 660mm (26") to play with – obviously, gotta plug those cables in too.

True, which is probably why the rails go 4” deeper than the mac itself. Cables, etc.

[Marsdy]

Originally Posted by LukeHoward

Thanks! Yeah, the adventure continues. I guess I could always use adapters at both the front and back if required. From the front rail to the very back wall I have 660mm (26") to play with – obviously, gotta plug those cables in too.

...and allow for air flow, it vents out at the back.

[Marsdy]

Doh. I was about to pull the trigger on a 16 core this week but the Sonnet M.2 4x4 is out of stock everywhere AFAIK with some dealers saying March delivery!

If anyone sees one in stock somewhere please PM me.