HP 2650

[andyrite]

Does anybody know how deep the Hp 2650 are? My cabs are only 12" deep. Will it take one?

 

Cheers

[Geoff]

43cm or 16.9 inches.

[localzuk]

Welcome to the world of cabinet switching. We've already swapped 1 cabinet and are swapping 3 more this summer for these giant switches. But then, it is worth it!

[andyrite]

Fantasic.

 

Have you got a good supplier of cabinets?

[leon]

Prism make nice cabs. Give http://www.wadsworth.co.uk a go as they're a Prism reseller. I've just used them for a load of gear and am happy.

 

You can buy direct from Prism but you need a credit card for their website. Wadsworth will set you up an account so you can use purchase orders.

 

...also if you're ordering a big'un, make sure it's flat pack. I won't make that mistake again. 8O

[Abaddon]

I use http://www.netbituk.co.uk - cabinets are fairly cheap and decent quality.

[localzuk]

I got some prism ones via european electronique - delivery speed was excellent and they well built.

[alan-d]

I used Comms Express for the first time this year for 2 server cabs.

 

Very quick delivery and reasonable prices.

[john]

I use Mills Ltd for my cabinet needs.

[browsw]

Prism make nice cabs. Give http://www.wadsworth.co.uk a go as they're a Prism reseller. I've just used them for a load of gear and am happy.

 

Leon - have you, or anyone else, put any HP 2626/2650s in Prisms? If so, what is the least depth you can get away with?

 

Thanks

[leon]

Funny you should ask ;-).

 

My Procurves should be here within the hour, flooding down south delayed 'em. When they arrive, I'll try one and post. From the measurements given, they should fit fine. I ordered the 600 series 6U wall boxes. Can't fault the build quality, and they have adjustable inner struts which can be moved forward for extra room.

 

*crosses fingers*

 

Btw it was Prism who recommended Wadsworth to me.

[DMcCoy]

I have my 2848s in the Prism 9U Two Section Wall Mounted Cabinet PI Range 600mm Wide x 550mm Deep. Its still a really tight fit and the rails have to be adjusted. I have to swing the cabinet open to plug in the serial cable if I need to use it! (At least I don't have to take the switch out though). Most of the HP range are similar depth.

[leon]

Right the 2626s fit fine (and the 2650s are the same dimensions). There's not a tremendous amount of room once installed. With the rail in it's default position (if there is such a thing) there's:

 

2.5cm-ish gap at the rear.

6.0cm-ish gap at the front.

 

Not sure if I'll need to adjust these yet as the switches come with right-angled kettle leads, so the profile at the rear can remain shorter. One thing worth noting is the kettle leads here have come with euro plugs.

 

EDIT:

Woo! Out with the old crappy infrastructure!

Switch info here: http://www.hp.com/rnd/products/switches/switch2600series/overview.htm

Box info here:

https://secure.wadsworth.co.uk/WaItemGroup144.aspx

[localzuk]

They should come with UK plugs... All mine do.

[Geoff]

Mine come with US style plugs

[leon]

It's not really a problem -the plugs would be coming off regardless as they're being wired into a fused spur in the ceiling void. I'm just happy I can stop using 3com hubs (!).

[contink]

Mine come with US style plugs

Erm... I doubt this is even required but if you need any UK kettle leads I have more than a few spare! *looks at bursting cupboard* 8)

[john]

I found a large wheely bin volume of them the other week

[Geoff]

Mine come with US style plugs

Erm... I doubt this is even required but if you need any UK kettle leads I have more than a few spare! *looks at bursting cupboard* 8)

 

My cupboard is bigger than yours!