cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Has anyone got a server lift we could borrow thats local ? and/or does anyone know where I can get a ServerLift from for cheap ? could anyone quote me for one ? Needs to be able to lift 25 Stone!. Thanks All.
Ex-MGSTech Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 One server weighs 25 stone!, god man what is it an original cray?
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 One server weighs 25 stone!, god man what is it an original cray? Its not a server Its A Juniper MX960 How to Install Juniper Network Devices in a Rack - For Dummies MX960 Universal Edge Router - Data Center Router - Juniper Networks MX960 Rack Requirements - Technical Documentation - Support - Juniper Networks T'is a heavy beast, thus rendering me needing a serverlift. And YES she is 25 stone!!
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 "fully configured router, up to 350 lb (158.76 kg)" ours is fully configured and integrated just need to lift it to get it into a rack!!! We have previously installed an IBM PureFlex chassis weighing it at a mere 224kg but this had proper handles and was a fairly easy install, the MX960 has 2 at the top and they hurt like hell when you try to lift it, and it is a dead weight!
DMcCoy Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 You need a cheap lift, while fitting a MX960? I wouldn't want to drop it
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 that might be a viable option, I will take a look! I wonder if I could get the bottom of the lift under our Rack, that way we can put the MX960 in place so we can get it screwed into the rack.
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 You need a cheap lift, while fitting a MX960? I wouldn't want to drop it yes it has to be cheap we just spent loads on 2 MX960's!!
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Yes, Yes it is!! I will look at HSS It might have the clearance to get the feet / legs under the rack. Definately a fun day coming up putting two of theese buggers into a rack!! Typical. Ben
Boredguy Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Shame you don't have an engine hoist to pick it up with
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Well being an ex-mechanic that was my first thought Dont think I'd fully trust a hoist as such, a lift would be fine but these things are expensive and wouldnt want to drop it using a hoist... It'd be a picture though if you went back through our CCTV and saw us getting it off the van!
plexer Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Someone didn't do a proper risk assessment then? Ben
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 well we didn't think it'd be that heavy, we managed to put the IBM in fine (2245kg so heavier) and we assumed because the Juniper is lighter, that we'd be able to get that in also but that isn't the case evidently. I think it's because of the way you have to lift the Juniper, with the IBM it's a man stood either side with the heavy duty handles attached with the Juniper this isnt the case as there are no handles as such!!
cpjitservices Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 thought of that too. Last engine hoist I "built" (Cobbled together) was good, but not sure I'd trust it one with a Juniper Not to hold the weight of it whilst we install it into the rack anyway, for lifting though it'd be fine!
pete Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Look into the lifts air-conditioning engineers use. They're basically server lifts without the stupid IT markup. i.e: 2112 Contractor Lift - 12'/650 lbs - Galvanized 1
john Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 What is it like empty and un-configured would that work?
cpjitservices Posted July 18, 2013 Author Posted July 18, 2013 Well I removed, the cards, the fan trays, and the power supplies ... still a heavy monster! Still cant lift it.. the main problem is there is no where to lift it on the chassis! I'll suss it ... thanks for all your help guys!
plexer Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Can you not get some ratchet straps around it with some padding to give you some purchase on it? Ben
cpjitservices Posted July 18, 2013 Author Posted July 18, 2013 thought about something along those lines... don't like the thought of it. Too many bits too break. Theres no where really except from the bottom to the top to put the straps. Need to lift IT to get the straps under . Im awaiting on some pricing anyway for A lift so hopefully it's cheap!!!
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