Best Startech Rack Summarized Comments

User Opinions on Startech Rack

Expensive: "Looks nice but way too expensive."
Nice Aesthetics: "Looks nice but way too expensive." / "Very nice."
Cooling/Ventilation: "How's the ventilation?" / "Is it well vented?" / "How are you cooling equipment?" / "Well, it looks pretty, but WTF is it doing in the living room?"
Dust Concerns: "If dust is any concern and it’s negative pressure, I recommend looking into a mod."

Comments on Startech Rack Features

Cooling: "How are you cooling equipment?" / "Well, it looks pretty, but WTF is it doing in the living room?"
Ventilation: "How's the ventilation?" / "Is it well vented?"
Depth: "How deep of an appliance can it hold?"

Comparisons with Other Racks

Positive Comments on Startech Rack: "I have that exact same supermicro server" / "Looks nice but way too expensive" / "Very nice"
Experience with Expensive Rack: "I had a very expensive 22RU isorack. It got hella warm in there. Ditched it for 500.00 to the next sucker."
Quiet Racks for Comparison: "What other quiet racks can you get for cheaper?"

Miscellaneous Comments

Dust Modification: "If dust is any concern and it’s negative pressure, I recommend looking into a mod."
Location of Rack: "Well, it looks pretty, but WTF is it doing in the living room?"

Amazon Incidents with Startech Rack Shipments

Repeat Amazon Shipment Errors: "So Amazon sent me a pallet of 12U server racks instead of just the 1 I ordered..." / "Amazon just shipped me 9 extra Startech 25U server racks. Not really sure where to go from here" / "I swear this just happened to someone else not even a month ago."
Handling Extra Shipments: "What’s the bet someone at Amazon sees 24U thinks it’s 24 units and ships all they have."
Buyer Experience: "My wife says she thinks I've lost my mind, I look like shit, and my server room is just a place where I drink."
Seller's Dilemma: "Here we go again. This is at least the 3rd time I've read this has happened. I guess it's a thing now."

Storage System Comments

Organization: "Nice build! Now if I can only build one for my, 12 different shaped and sized totes."
Support for Totes: "The best tote rack would support the totes from the bottom."
Labeling: "Store all the things!" / "LABEL MAKER PLEASE. KILLING MY OCD. LOL"

Recommendations for Startech Rack

Cooling Strategies: "As far as other things to watch out for, might wanna check in with your wallet to make sure it’s doing ok from time to time, rack builds tend to do nasty things to wallets." / "Be mindful of cooling and noise levels of rack equipment. They typically operate in well ventilated & air conditioned rooms that don’t have humans in them."
Material Quality: "The thing is so freakin solid, I can’t imagine there could be much wrong with it."
Assembling: "I think I figured it out. Took some effort and elbow grease...but she's in the rack. And slightly 'snug' but it's in!"

User Interaction

User Interaction: "But seriously, if you're selling."
Additional Hardware: "StarTech universal rails are cheap and well built." / "Find a supplier for used or new rack accessories."
Suggestion for Rack: "Looks nice but way too expensive." / "Very nice."

Overall Assessment

Overall, the Startech Rack received mixed reviews for its cooling, ventilation, price, and aesthetics. Users expressed concerns about dust, cooling strategies, and the location of the rack. Some users shared positive experiences with the rack's quality and stability, while others highlighted the price as a drawback. Additionally, comments on repeat Amazon shipment errors and storage solutions were also included in the Reddit discussion.