[astro2013]

I'm building my in-wall rack into unfinished space, so I'm not constrained on depth. I was just curious if anyone had suggestions on pro/cons of making it deeper than needed for the standard component size + wiring? It will have a door on the back, so not sure if that changes the thinking on this.

For example, I was thinking about using the bottom level of my rack with a pull-out tray to store blu-rays.

Thanks!

 

[Tedd]

20" depth as minimal, and 26" is a really nice luxury to have.


I get by with a 20" deep Slim5, but had to be selective with htpc cases.

 

[jimim]

i was told to go with 26' deep if i was able to so i made sure i did. it is deff going to be nice to have the 26" depth for wiring and keeping things neat.

 

[Mr.Poindexter]

26". While 20" sounds good for most things, you will likely have a deep component now or in the future that will start having issues with cables getting squished.

 

[AV Hack]

I agree with the 26" should work for most things...
unless you a commercial UPS or rack server that necessitate a 32in rack.

 

[Neurorad]

It can't be too deep, if the sides are open or removable, and you have the space. In my ~38" deep server rack, I added a third set of vertical rack rails (obtained from another rack, screwed into place) near the rear, to add odd components facing rear.

Unfortunately the cabinet is too big for my mechanical room, and I'm replacing it with a 24" deep MA RCS.