Cases for Catalyst Systems

[Mr_P]

Heres a link to a few different designs from various gigs I've done.
http://gallery.mac.com/simonpugsley#100001

My catalyst is based on the XL 20u single rack - the UPS will move when I add image-pros - LCDs will move to an external box (not in the drawer)

I used to take care and build the XL Catalyst dual and single racks - the majority used to remain permanently cabled with 2 scan converters and a decent rear panel. Changes were made on a job per job basis.

Neg Earth Racks are well designed but don't include scan converters and are difficult to fault find.

Lite Alternative racks are compact and use all available space - not a lot of rack space though.

The old HES racks are fine for 'basic' setup, if you're happy with the mac on its side.

An 18-22u suspended rack seems to be the best starting point.....

Enjoy

Simon

[Peter]

Heres a link to a few different designs from various gigs I've done.
http://gallery.mac.com/simonpugsley#100001

My catalyst is based on the XL 20u single rack - the UPS will move when I add image-pros - LCDs will move to an external box (not in the drawer)

I used to take care and build the XL Catalyst dual and single racks - the majority used to remain permanently cabled with 2 scan converters and a decent rear panel. Changes were made on a job per job basis.

Where did you get the 19" alu mountings which you use for the macpro and drawer? And was the 19" frame shocmounted? Great photo's!

[Mr_P]

Where did you get the 19" alu mountings which you use for the macpro and drawer? And was the 19" frame shocmounted? Great photo's!

Yes the internal frame is shouckmounted.

The single rack has a custom made Rackmount frame.
The construction is VERY simple - its a box with re-enforces alu edges and an equal angle alu strip on each side which allows it to be bolted in to any 19in rack. The Mac part is foamed on each side. The drawer is for cables etc. However, by some fluke, we purchased monitors that actually fit in the drawer!! (I'll post a pic on my gallery) Unfortunately, sony dont make those monitors any more

The Dual rack has a 19in dual server mount - which is no longer available from the original supplier - as they went bust. Im trying to get a local aluminium fabricator to 'enhance' the design - for the moment, its cheaper to use a dual box version (similar to the single) but with no drawer

If anyone want to purchase a single or dual insert (or whole system) feel free to contact me for a quote.

Simon

Simon Pugsley
SNP Productions Ltd (UK)
Mobile: +44 (0)7958 390034
simon@snp-productions.co.uk

[SourceChild]

Heres a link to a few different designs from various gigs I've done.
http://gallery.mac.com/simonpugsley#100001

Looking at the systems and knowing some of the things you've shown, you'd be an interesting person to know. I might be inclined to talk with you more about things that have worked and what doesn't.

[Mr_P]

Looking at the systems and knowing some of the things you've shown, you'd be an interesting person to know. I might be inclined to talk with you more about things that have worked and what doesn't.

Feel free - i accept all invites to the US....

Richard knows me well and has further contact details from those show above

Simon

[RedLightning]

Here are my two Catalyst cases built by Engineered Case in Toronto Ontario Canada.
8-ru shock-mounted rack rail,
side compartment for cables etc
keyboard/console shelf
drawer
shock-mounted vertical Mac position
custom foam for 2 19" widescreen monitors
front/back lids
overall height just under 4'

-s