I'm a little confused with the "shipping penalty". How much (on average)
are people paying for a rack? Half Height and/or Full Height... I
figured that shipping for such an item would cost about $150 - $250. I'm
in the process of ordering a half height one for about $1,600, so I'm
not seeing why it's such a big deal. Factoring time taken for 2
employees to drive someplace, pick it up, and return would cost at least
$40 on student labor and upwards of $80 for your average newly-hired
techies... I figure it's worth it to have it sitting in my office
without lifting a finger. Thoughts, Suggestions?


-Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Kevin M. Carr
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 10:42 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Local rack mount vendors

Bryan,

Fulton Radio & Electronic Supply on Pennsylvania Ave sells a wide range
of
equipment racks and accessories.  We order from them for the very reason
you
mention; we can pick it up ourselves.

Regards,

Kevin M. Carr

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> From: Bryan Murphy <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Bryan Murphy <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 14:45:47 -0400
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [MSUNAG] Local rack mount vendors
>
> We are looking to purchase a 40+U rack but would like to avoid the
ungodly
> freight shipping fees associated with it.  Does anyone know of any
local
> vendors for this sort of equipment?
>
> Thank you.
>
> --
> Bryan Murphy
> GuardianLogic, Inc. | http://guardianlogic.com
> Delivering Security.
>