https://wiki.eth0.nl/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Juerd&feedformat=atomEth0Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T14:27:56ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.34.1https://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12393Main Page2022-09-29T18:03:15Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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| The previous events were '''awesome,'''. Next one: [[Eth0:2022_Autumn|eth0:2022 Autumn]]. We time-traveled this weekend by hacking daylight saving time to our advantage! <br />
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* [[Eth0:2022_Autumn|eth0:2022 Autumn]]<br />
* Date: October 29-31<br />
* Venue: Beusink<br />
* Talks / workshops / FUN!<br />
* Price: € 65<br />
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|style="width:50%; vertical-align:top;"|{{heading|About eth0}}<br />
'''eth0''' organizes conferences that aim at bringing people with different hacker-related interests together for an informative time and truckloads of fun. eth0 is a staple of the Dutch hacker community, organising low-cost events for well over 13 years now. <br />
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{{heading|The eth0 community}}<br />
The eth0 community keeps in touch via trips, holidays, birthdays and other [[Current_events|events]]. Stay informed about eth0 events on our low-volume mailinglist. [https://secure.eth0.nl/mailman/listinfo/announce Subscribe] You are invited to join and participate. Next up: {{NextEvent}}<br />
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__NOEDITSECTION__</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12392Main Page2022-09-29T18:02:40Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>{| style="width:100%;vertical-align:top"<br />
| colspan="1" | {{heading|eth0:2022 Autumn edition, October 28-30}}<br />
|-<br />
| The previous events were '''awesome,'''. Next one: [[Eth0:2022_Autumn|eth0:2022 Autumn]]. We time-traveled this weekend by hacking daylight saving time to our advantage! <br />
|}<br />
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* [[Eth0:2021_Autumn|eth0:2022 Autumn]]<br />
* Date: October 28-30<br />
* Venue: Beusink<br />
* Talks / workshops / FUN!<br />
* Price: € 65<br />
|}<br />
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{| style="vertical-align:top;" |<br />
|style="width:50%; vertical-align:top;"|{{heading|About eth0}}<br />
'''eth0''' organizes conferences that aim at bringing people with different hacker-related interests together for an informative time and truckloads of fun. eth0 is a staple of the Dutch hacker community, organising low-cost events for well over 13 years now. <br />
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{{heading|The eth0 community}}<br />
The eth0 community keeps in touch via trips, holidays, birthdays and other [[Current_events|events]]. Stay informed about eth0 events on our low-volume mailinglist. [https://secure.eth0.nl/mailman/listinfo/announce Subscribe] You are invited to join and participate. Next up: {{NextEvent}}<br />
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__NOEDITSECTION__</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2021_Autumn&diff=12323Eth0:2021 Autumn2021-09-09T23:05:14Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=Eth0:2021 Autumn<br />
|Contact=bestuur@eth0.nl<br />
|DateStart=2021/10/29<br />
|DateEnd=2021/10/31<br />
|Info=A brand new Autumn event!<br />
|InfoLocation=Beusink, Lievelde<br />
|InfoOpen=18:00:00<br />
|InfoTicket=https://tickets.eth0.nl<br />
|InfoSignup=https://tickets.eth0.nl<br />
}}<br />
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'''Dear eth0 friends, please read this message carefully.''' I’ll try and be brief where I can, and very clear in other places using a few more words. No TL;DR this time. You’re receiving this email because you bought a ticket and kept it (yay!), or you bought a ticket and cancelled it last year (that's all right, you can buy one right now at https://tickets.eth0.nl ).<br />
<br />
<br />
The good news: we’re GO for eth0:2021! The weekend of 29-31 October we’ll meet at Beusinks’, Lievelde. We had a choice: to postpone again or to have our little party with a few adjustments. After a one and a half years of cancelled events and constant disappointments, we crave for an event to meet all our friends (you!) again. We NEED to see you all again .<br />
<br />
<br />
However, there are a bunch of things we need to consider for the event. They all have to do with the ongoing COVID situation. We firmly believe that eth0:2021 is also for those with a less than optimal immune system.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''First and foremost:''' if you believe Corona/Covid is ‘done’ or a hoax or something in this regard: please stay at home. Put bluntly: we don’t want your attendance and we’ll gladly refund you if you need us to. Please contact Bas (bas at this domain) with your ticket details and your bank account number. You can also choose to donate your ticket, please let us know and we’ll put the money to good use.<br />
<br />
<br />
There will be some rules during the event.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Admission to the event:''' we require you to provide proof of vaccination or a recent corona test using the Dutch standard Corona-Checker or your ‘yellow booklet’. Second: before you’re allowed inside the venue, you’ll do a self-test and wait the 15 minutes. We’ll bring a few self-tests, but please bring one yourself. If your test is ‘positive’ for Corona: you cannot enter the event and we’ll refund your ticket. Yes, this is a double safety net. During the event, probably Saturday afternoon, we’ll ALL do another self-test. This is our third safety net. Again: we’ll buy a bunch but please bring your own to save cost for the event.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Social distancing and masks:''' indoors in the shared spaces, you’re required to keep some distance and wear a facemask (covering both nose and mouth). When eating/drinking, please keep more distance. Eating outside is preferred but being late October, who knows what the weather will do. Wearing a mask is not negotiable: if you cannot wear a mask, please stay at home. Outside there is plenty room for gezelligheid without masks, if the weather allows it (or maybe someone brings a nice party tent or two?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Hygiene:''' In normal years we need this, and now we still need this. Wash your hands, you dirty hacker ;) . Beusink has agreed to open more showers/toilets than ‘normal’ years so there is enough capacity even with social distancing.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Sleeping:''' We’re limiting the amount of people per dorm-room to three or four (depending on the room). No masks while sleeping. The windows will have to remain open during the night so bring extra blankets. Another recommendation is bringing an air cleaner with a HEPA filter to scrub the dorm-room’s air. If your scrubber also has a carbon filter you will also smell fewer farts ;) Sidenote: if you’re up for a challenge and can bring a tent, you can also camp outside the venue! Safer ventilation-wise but a bit more work for you.<br />
<br />
<br />
Please let Bas (bas at thisdomain) know if you’re sleeping outside, so we can plan this accordingly. If you’re sharing your 1% or 2% room with someone else, also let us know so we may be able to squeeze a few more people into the event (sleeping capacity is the hard limit).<br />
<br />
<br />
Everywhere else we’ll also focus on ventilation, so please bring some warm clothes if the weather outside requires it.<br />
<br />
<br />
Now for some seriously uncool news.<br />
<br />
<br />
Limiting the amount of people at the venue has one nasty consequence: finance. Currently we’ve sold about 4300 euro’s worth of tickets and room-upgrades (the 1% and 2% rooms). There are about 25 tickets still up for grabs, which will bring in roughly 1200 euro. In total the income is about 5500 euro. The expense will be about 8000 euro (including food, excluding safety margin). The difference is 2500 euro in the red.<br />
<br />
<br />
That means we’re desperately looking for a sponsor or two to end up in the positive. If you know a company interested in supporting the event in exchange for a banner somewhere, or any other cool and creative methods of representation, please contact Bas at bas at thisdomain .<br />
<br />
<br />
All in all, we’re extremely excited to see you all again! We need this party to happen and we’ll do everything we can to make it a safe and fun event! We hope you will join us at eth0:2021 autumn. Bring your costume if that’s your thing, bring gezelligheid and a mask. It’s going to be a blast!<br />
<br />
<br />
I hope to see all of you in high spirits soon,<br />
<br />
<br />
Bas / Sebastius <br />
<br />
Eth0</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2021_Autumn&diff=12322Eth0:2021 Autumn2021-09-09T23:04:32Z<p>Juerd: Highlight structure to make wall of text more palatable</p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=Eth0:2021 Autumn<br />
|Contact=bestuur@eth0.nl<br />
|DateStart=2021/10/29<br />
|DateEnd=2021/10/31<br />
|Info=A brand new Autumn event!<br />
|InfoLocation=Beusink, Lievelde<br />
|InfoOpen=18:00:00<br />
|InfoTicket=https://tickets.eth0.nl<br />
|InfoSignup=https://tickets.eth0.nl<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<br />
Dear eth0 friends, please read this message carefully. I’ll try and be brief where I can, and very clear in other places using a few more words. No TL;DR this time. You’re receiving this email because you bought a ticket and kept it (yay!), or you bought a ticket and cancelled it last year (that's all right, you can buy one right now at https://tickets.eth0.nl ).<br />
<br />
<br />
The good news: we’re GO for eth0:2021! The weekend of 29-31 October we’ll meet at Beusinks’, Lievelde. We had a choice: to postpone again or to have our little party with a few adjustments. After a one and a half years of cancelled events and constant disappointments, we crave for an event to meet all our friends (you!) again. We NEED to see you all again .<br />
<br />
<br />
However, there are a bunch of things we need to consider for the event. They all have to do with the ongoing COVID situation. We firmly believe that eth0:2021 is also for those with a less than optimal immune system.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''First and foremost:''' if you believe Corona/Covid is ‘done’ or a hoax or something in this regard: please stay at home. Put bluntly: we don’t want your attendance and we’ll gladly refund you if you need us to. Please contact Bas (bas at this domain) with your ticket details and your bank account number. You can also choose to donate your ticket, please let us know and we’ll put the money to good use.<br />
<br />
<br />
There will be some rules during the event.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Admission to the event:''' we require you to provide proof of vaccination or a recent corona test using the Dutch standard Corona-Checker or your ‘yellow booklet’. Second: before you’re allowed inside the venue, you’ll do a self-test and wait the 15 minutes. We’ll bring a few self-tests, but please bring one yourself. If your test is ‘positive’ for Corona: you cannot enter the event and we’ll refund your ticket. Yes, this is a double safety net. During the event, probably Saturday afternoon, we’ll ALL do another self-test. This is our third safety net. Again: we’ll buy a bunch but please bring your own to save cost for the event.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Social distancing and masks:''' indoors in the shared spaces, you’re required to keep some distance and wear a facemask (covering both nose and mouth). When eating/drinking, please keep more distance. Eating outside is preferred but being late October, who knows what the weather will do. Wearing a mask is not negotiable: if you cannot wear a mask, please stay at home. Outside there is plenty room for gezelligheid without masks, if the weather allows it (or maybe someone brings a nice party tent or two?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Hygiene:''' In normal years we need this, and now we still need this. Wash your hands, you dirty hacker ;) . Beusink has agreed to open more showers/toilets than ‘normal’ years so there is enough capacity even with social distancing.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Sleeping:''' We’re limiting the amount of people per dorm-room to three or four (depending on the room). No masks while sleeping. The windows will have to remain open during the night so bring extra blankets. Another recommendation is bringing an air cleaner with a HEPA filter to scrub the dorm-room’s air. If your scrubber also has a carbon filter you will also smell fewer farts ;) Sidenote: if you’re up for a challenge and can bring a tent, you can also camp outside the venue! Safer ventilation-wise but a bit more work for you.<br />
<br />
<br />
Please let Bas (bas at thisdomain) know if you’re sleeping outside, so we can plan this accordingly. If you’re sharing your 1% or 2% room with someone else, also let us know so we may be able to squeeze a few more people into the event (sleeping capacity is the hard limit).<br />
<br />
<br />
Everywhere else we’ll also focus on ventilation, so please bring some warm clothes if the weather outside requires it.<br />
<br />
<br />
Now for some seriously uncool news.<br />
<br />
<br />
Limiting the amount of people at the venue has one nasty consequence: finance. Currently we’ve sold about 4300 euro’s worth of tickets and room-upgrades (the 1% and 2% rooms). There are about 25 tickets still up for grabs, which will bring in roughly 1200 euro. In total the income is about 5500 euro. The expense will be about 8000 euro (including food, excluding safety margin). The difference is 2500 euro in the red.<br />
<br />
<br />
That means we’re desperately looking for a sponsor or two to end up in the positive. If you know a company interested in supporting the event in exchange for a banner somewhere, or any other cool and creative methods of representation, please contact Bas at bas at thisdomain .<br />
<br />
<br />
All in all, we’re extremely excited to see you all again! We need this party to happen and we’ll do everything we can to make it a safe and fun event! We hope you will join us at eth0:2021 autumn. Bring your costume if that’s your thing, bring gezelligheid and a mask. It’s going to be a blast!<br />
<br />
<br />
I hope to see all of you in high spirits soon,<br />
<br />
<br />
Bas / Sebastius <br />
<br />
Eth0</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Het_grote_verjaardagsfeest_2019&diff=12026Het grote verjaardagsfeest 20192019-03-31T13:25:23Z<p>Juerd: /* Wie */</p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=Het grote verjaardagsfeest 2019<br />
|Contact=Will-Do<br />
|DateStart=2019/07/13<br />
|DateEnd=2019/07/14<br />
|InfoLocation=Reduzum<br />
|InfoOpen=17:00<br />
}}<br />
<br />
= Wat =<br />
Party \o/.<br />
<br />
We vieren:<br />
* dat Brainsmoke niet jarig is<br />
* Eightdots verjaardag<br />
* Failbaitrs verjaardag<br />
* Foobars verjaardag<br />
* Wilco's verjaardag<br />
* Will-Do's verjaardag<br />
* Pluisjes verjaardag<br />
* SheGeek's verjaardag<br />
* Tancaliels verjaardag<br />
* .. and more<br />
* ''(je mag je eigen reden tot feestje hier aan toe voegen)''<br />
<br />
<br />
+1's, +2, en andere gezellig mensen zijn natuurlijk ook welkom!<br />
<br />
Als voor 12 juli op deze wiki staat dat je mee-BBQed (of je Will-Do op andere manier hebt laten weten dat je mee-eet) wordt er qua hoeveelheid eten op je gerekend. Later dan de 12e laten weten dat je aan wilt schuiven mag ook, maar misschien is zelf wat vlees of vega-spull meenemen dan handig (Reduzum heeft geen supermarkt en wij zijn dan wel al in Reduzum, Grou/Lwd zijn de meest dichtstbijzijnde supermarkten).<br />
(geef ook op deze wiki -of op een andere manier aan Will-Do- door wanneer je voedselvoorkeuren, een specifiek dieet of allergieën hebt).<br />
<br />
Er is weer een voorstel om de 14e te gaan klimmen, neem je sportkleding mee!<br />
<br />
<br />
= Waar =<br />
'''In Reduzum''' Vraag SheGeek, Will-Do of Failbaitr naar het precieze adres.<br />
<br />
Auto: volg je navigatie. Er is genoeg gratis parkeerplaats op de locatie, en zelfs een oplaadpaal voor je fancy auto!<br />
<br />
OV: Bus lijn 95 stopt voor de deur, en de treinstations van Grou of Lwd zijn het dichtste bij, maar H'veen is ook een optie. Mocht je opgehaald willen worden, contact dan Will-Do (blijft de 13e in ieder geval nuchter tot de laatste trein gereden heeft).<br />
<br />
Op Lichaamskracht: Fietsen vanaf Lwd gaat ook prima, we hebben het getest.<br />
<br />
= Wanneer = <br />
13 juli 2019, vanaf 17:00 uur, incl BBQ. <br />
<br />
Eerder aanwezig zijn mag ook, maar misschien dat je dan wel mee mag/moet klussen ;P.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Wie =<br />
* Will-Do - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Failbaitr - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* FooBar - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* SheGeek- incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Tristan - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Brain - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Fludizz - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Mittebam - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Tancaliel - incl BBQ, vega pls ^^<br />
* Juerd - incl BBQ, kan 'n specifiek ding niet eten maar wil dat niet openbaar op 'n wiki zetten :)<br />
<br />
= Slapen? =<br />
Jup kan, je kunt je tent opzetten in de tuin:<br />
<br />
[[File:TentveldReduzum.jpg | 400px]]<br />
<br />
Daarnaast is er genoeg schuur (onverwarmd, wel buiten de wind en regen)<br />
<br />
Matje, slaapzak en tandenborstel meenemen is wel handig. <br />
<br />
Voor de mensen met tenten is een family-veld/stilte-veld aanwezig.<br />
<br />
<br />
Wil je in het huis slapen en/of op een bed, contact dan Will-Do of SheGeek.<br />
<br />
<br />
Als je nog luxer wilt doen, is er een B&B in de buurt: https://www.booking.com/hotel/nl/weidumerhout.nl.html<br />
<br />
<br />
== Kadootjes? ==<br />
<br />
Kadootjes zijn niet nodig, want gezelligheid is het beste kadootje! Maar mocht je toch -echt- niet zonder iets aan willen komen (al zijn kadootjes niet nodig), dan zijn hier wat suggesties:<br />
<br />
Brainsmoke:<br />
<br />
Eightdot:<br />
<br />
Failbaitr: Gereedschap voor de boerderij. Bijvoorbeeld een DeWalt Heggenschaar.<br />
<br />
Foobars: <br />
<br />
Wilco:<br />
<br />
Will-Do: Gereedschap voor de boerderij, zie Jan. Of: https://www.lijstje.nl/JGe<br />
<br />
Pluisje:<br />
<br />
SheGeek: https://www.lijstje.nl/HeleenSG<br />
<br />
Tancaliel:<br />
<br />
<br />
Daarnaast is lekker eten/drinken/een wijntje/iets voor bij het kampvuur of eigen input ook altijd goed, maar again; een kadootje is geen verplichting</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=BD_Foobar%26Wilco%26Failbaitr%26Will-Do%26Ricardo%26Mike%26Eightdot_%26_niet-BD_van_Brain_-_2018&diff=11997BD Foobar&Wilco&Failbaitr&Will-Do&Ricardo&Mike&Eightdot & niet-BD van Brain - 20182018-07-14T13:45:34Z<p>Juerd: /* Wie */</p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=BD Failbaitr & Will-Do<br />
|Contact=Failbaitr & Will-Do<br />
|DateStart=2018/07/14<br />
|DateEnd=2018/07/15<br />
|InfoLocation=Reduzum<br />
|InfoOpen=17:00<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<br />
= Wat =<br />
Party \o/.<br />
<br />
Aka, Pr-eth0.<br />
<br />
+1's, +2, en andere gezellig mensen zijn natuurlijk ook welkom!<br />
<br />
Als voor 13 juli op deze wiki staat dat je mee-BBQed (of je Will-Do op andere manier hebt laten weten dat je mee-eet) wordt er qua hoeveelheid eten op je gerekend. Later dan de 13e laten weten dat je aan wilt schuiven mag ook, maar misschien is zelf wat vlees of vega-spull meenemen dan handig (Reduzum heeft geen supermarkt en wij zijn dan wel al in Reduzum, Grou/Lwd zijn de meest dichtstbijzijnde supermarkten).<br />
(geef ook op deze wiki -of op een andere manier aan Will-Do- door wanneer je voedselvoorkeuren, een specifiek dieet of allergieën hebt).<br />
<br />
Er is weer een voorstel om de 15e te gaan klimmen, neem je sportkleding mee!<br />
<br />
= Waar =<br />
'''In Reduzum''' (dat is dus niet, zoals vorige jaren, Lwd, maar gelukkig wel erg dichtbij). Vraag Will-Do of Failbaitr naar het precieze adres.<br />
<br />
Er is genoeg gratis parkeerplaats op de locatie. Bus lijn 95 stopt voor de deur, en de treinstations van Grou of Lwd zijn het dichtste bij, maar Hveen is ook een optie. Mocht je opgehaald willen worden, contact dan Will-Do (blijft de 14e nuchter tot de laatste trein gereden heeft). Fietsen vanaf Lwd gaat ook prima, we hebben het getest.<br />
<br />
= Wanneer = <br />
14 juli, vanaf 17:00 uur incl BBQ. <br />
<br />
Eerder aanwezig zijn mag ook, maar misschien dat je dan wel mee mag/moet klussen ;P.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Wie =<br />
* Will-Do - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Failbaitr - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* FooBar - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Fludizz - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Mittebam - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Link - excl BBQ, avond<br />
* <s>Juerd - incl BBQ</s><br />
* Mikazuki - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* rowan8k - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren <br />
* Maeddoc - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
<br />
= Slapen? =<br />
Jup kan, je kunt je tent opzetten in de tuin:<br />
<br />
[[File:TentveldReduzum.jpg | 400px]]<br />
<br />
Daarnaast is er genoeg schuur (onverwarmd, wel buiten de wind en regen)<br />
<br />
Matje, slaapzak en tandenborstel meenemen is wel handig. <br />
<br />
<br />
Wil je in het huis slapen en/of op een bed, contact dan Will-Do.<br />
<br />
Voor de mensen met tenten is een family-veld/stilte-veld aanwezig<br />
<br />
Als je nog luxe wilt doen, is er een B&B in de buurt: https://www.booking.com/hotel/nl/weidumerhout.nl.html<br />
<br />
== Kadootjes? ==<br />
<br />
Kadootjes zijn niet nodig, want gezelligheid is het beste kadootje! Maar mocht je toch -echt- niet zonder iets aan willen komen (al zijn kadootjes niet nodig), dan zijn hier wat suggesties:<br />
<br />
Foobar:<br />
<br />
Wilco:<br />
<br />
Jildou: Gereedschap voor de boerderij, zie Jan. Of: https://www.lijstje.nl/JGe<br />
<br />
Jan: Gereedschap voor de boerderij, we 'sparen' voor een knappe afkortzaag. Iets dan hout en metalen kan zagen. '''SheGeek weet welke en zamelt geld in'''<br />
<br />
Brainsmoke:<br />
<br />
Ricardo: <br />
<br />
Mike: <br />
<br />
Eightdot: <br />
<br />
Daarnaast is lekker eten/drinken/een wijntje/iets voor bij het kampvuur of eigen input ook altijd goed, maar again; een kadootje is geen verplichting<br />
<br />
== pics ==</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=BD_Foobar%26Wilco%26Failbaitr%26Will-Do%26Ricardo%26Mike%26Eightdot_%26_niet-BD_van_Brain_-_2018&diff=11994BD Foobar&Wilco&Failbaitr&Will-Do&Ricardo&Mike&Eightdot & niet-BD van Brain - 20182018-07-12T20:36:28Z<p>Juerd: /* Wie */</p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=BD Failbaitr & Will-Do<br />
|Contact=Failbaitr & Will-Do<br />
|DateStart=2018/07/14<br />
|DateEnd=2018/07/15<br />
|InfoLocation=Reduzum<br />
|InfoOpen=17:00<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<br />
= Wat =<br />
Party \o/.<br />
<br />
Aka, Pr-eth0.<br />
<br />
+1's, +2, en andere gezellig mensen zijn natuurlijk ook welkom!<br />
<br />
Als voor 13 juli op deze wiki staat dat je mee-BBQed (of je Will-Do op andere manier hebt laten weten dat je mee-eet) wordt er qua hoeveelheid eten op je gerekend. Later dan de 13e laten weten dat je aan wilt schuiven mag ook, maar misschien is zelf wat vlees of vega-spull meenemen dan handig (Reduzum heeft geen supermarkt en wij zijn dan wel al in Reduzum, Grou/Lwd zijn de meest dichtstbijzijnde supermarkten).<br />
(geef ook op deze wiki -of op een andere manier aan Will-Do- door wanneer je voedselvoorkeuren, een specifiek dieet of allergieën hebt).<br />
<br />
Er is weer een voorstel om de 15e te gaan klimmen, neem je sportkleding mee!<br />
<br />
= Waar =<br />
'''In Reduzum''' (dat is dus niet, zoals vorige jaren, Lwd, maar gelukkig wel erg dichtbij). Vraag Will-Do of Failbaitr naar het precieze adres.<br />
<br />
Er is genoeg gratis parkeerplaats op de locatie. Bus lijn 95 stopt voor de deur, en de treinstations van Grou of Lwd zijn het dichtste bij, maar Hveen is ook een optie. Mocht je opgehaald willen worden, contact dan Will-Do (blijft de 14e nuchter tot de laatste trein gereden heeft). Fietsen vanaf Lwd gaat ook prima, we hebben het getest.<br />
<br />
= Wanneer = <br />
14 juli, vanaf 17:00 uur incl BBQ. <br />
<br />
Eerder aanwezig zijn mag ook, maar misschien dat je dan wel mee mag/moet klussen ;P.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Wie =<br />
* Will-Do - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Failbaitr - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* FooBar - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Fludizz - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Mittebam - incl BBQ, geen voedselvoorkeuren<br />
* Link - excl BBQ, avond<br />
* Juerd - incl BBQ<br />
<br />
= Slapen? =<br />
Jup kan, je kunt je tent opzetten in de tuin:<br />
<br />
[[File:TentveldReduzum.jpg | 400px]]<br />
<br />
Daarnaast is er genoeg schuur (onverwarmd, wel buiten de wind en regen)<br />
<br />
Matje, slaapzak en tandenborstel meenemen is wel handig. <br />
<br />
<br />
Wil je in het huis slapen en/of op een bed, contact dan Will-Do.<br />
<br />
Voor de mensen met tenten is een family-veld/stilte-veld aanwezig<br />
<br />
Als je nog luxe wilt doen, is er een B&B in de buurt: https://www.booking.com/hotel/nl/weidumerhout.nl.html<br />
<br />
== Kadootjes? ==<br />
<br />
Kadootjes zijn niet nodig, want gezelligheid is het beste kadootje! Maar mocht je toch -echt- niet zonder iets aan willen komen (al zijn kadootjes niet nodig), dan zijn hier wat suggesties:<br />
<br />
Foobar:<br />
<br />
Wilco:<br />
<br />
Jildou: Gereedschap voor de boerderij, zie Jan. Of: https://www.lijstje.nl/JGe<br />
<br />
Jan: Gereedschap voor de boerderij, we 'sparen' voor een knappe afkortzaag. Iets dan hout en metalen kan zagen. '''SheGeek weet welke en zamelt geld in'''<br />
<br />
Brainsmoke:<br />
<br />
Ricardo: <br />
<br />
Mike: <br />
<br />
Eightdot: <br />
<br />
Daarnaast is lekker eten/drinken/een wijntje/iets voor bij het kampvuur of eigen input ook altijd goed, maar again; een kadootje is geen verplichting<br />
<br />
== pics ==</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Oud%26nieuw17&diff=11652Oud&nieuw172016-12-09T19:53:29Z<p>Juerd: /* Wie */</p>
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<div>== Wat? ==<br />
Oud en nieuw vieren, gezellig doen, oliebollen eten, etc<br />
<br />
Vriendjes/vriendinnetjes/extra leuke mensen, zijn uiteraard van harte welkom!<br />
<br />
Als je blijft slapen mag dat natuurlijk, we hebben ruimte voor ongeveer 10-15 mensen (hangt er vanaf hoe gezellig jullie willen zijn). Neem even contact op met will-Do om jezelf te verzekeren van een slaapplek.<br />
<br />
Zelf slaapspullen meenemen heeft onze voorkeur, maar we hebben ook beperkt extra spullen, again, coördineer met Will-Do<br />
<br />
Als je de 31ste savonds mee wilt eten (je raadt het al), coördineer met Will-Do. Als je voor 16:00 uur laat weten dat je mee wilt eten moet dat wel goed komen.<br />
<br />
== Wie ==<br />
* Will-Do<br />
* Failbaitr<br />
* Wilco<br />
* Nemo<br />
* Juerd (tenzij uitgeput van 33c3)<br />
* Jij?<br />
<br />
== Wanneer ==<br />
* 31 dec 2016 - 1 Jan 2017.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Waar? ==<br />
Huis van Failbaitr en Will-Do, Lwd<br />
<br />
<br />
== Wat te eten en/of drinken ==<br />
En als iedereen wat lekkers meeneemt is er des te meer!</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2016_Room_Auction&diff=11535Eth0:2016 Room Auction2016-02-07T23:10:27Z<p>Juerd: /* 1% Rooms */</p>
<hr />
<div>There will be an auction for the 1% and -if there's more demand than availability- 2% room. The auction will be held via this wikipage.<br />
<br />
= rules =<br />
The bids are ranked by price. (and time)<br />
<br />
There are two auctions:<br />
Auction 1 for the 1% rooms, 2-3 single beds, room incl private shower and toilet: <br />
the highest 7 bidders will win a 1% room. Start bid: 100 euro<br />
Action 2 for the 2% rooms, 2-8 bunkbeds, usage of general showers and toilet: <br />
the highest 10 bidders will win a 2% room. Start bid: 60 euro<br />
<br />
There's one 1% room with three beds. Please state with your bid if you're particularly <br />
interested in this room. If multiple people are interested, the room will be assigned <br />
according to bid and time (first and highest bidder first)<br />
<br />
The highest bidder can choose the room the first (potential excluding the 3-bed 1% room)<br />
The room can be shared with as many people as there are beds in that room. Further plans <br />
are up to the winner, but all people included must have a normal ticket.<br />
<br />
The auction for the 1% rooms will be held till the 7th of February 2016, 23:59 o'clock (CET) <br />
The auction for the 2% rooms will be held till the 12th of February 2016, 23:59 o'clock (CET) <br />
<br />
De 2% auction will be open a couple days longer, in case people want this as backup if the 1%<br />
room doesnt work out<br />
<br />
All profits will be to do fun stuff with by Stichting Eth0<br />
<br />
Participation is only open for people who are already in possession of a normal Eth0:winter:2016 ticket.<br />
The outcome of this auction is only applicable to the distribution of 1% and 2% rooms during Eth0:winter 2016.<br />
<br />
The amount of the bid is an upgrade relative to the normal ticket, payment must be made before the event.<br />
<br />
Every bid must be a multiple of 10 euro.<br />
<br />
Its allowed to bid the same as somebody else did, you'll be positioned UNDER the already existing bid(s)<br />
with the same amount.<br />
<br />
Every bid is binding and is not allowed to be removed (we have logs!)<br />
<br />
Use with every bid <nowiki>"~~~~" </nowiki> (four tildes, no quotation marks) to state your name, date and time for this bid.<br />
<br />
Sort the bids yourself. Be fair. Cheating = bye.<br />
<br />
= 1% Rooms =<br />
<br />
''Start bid: 100 euro''<br />
# 150 Euro, [[User:Juerd|Juerd]] ([[User talk:Juerd|talk]]) 12:36, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 150 Euro, [[User:BS|BS]] ([[User talk:BS|talk]]) 23:53, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 120 Euro, [[User:Sebastius|Sebastius]] ([[User talk:Sebastius|talk]]) 17:53, 7 February 2016 (CET)<br />
# 120 Euro, [[User:Hobbybob|Hobbybob]] ([[User talk:Hobbybob|talk]]) 22:29, 7 February 2016 (CET)<br />
# 110 Euro, [[User:JamesR|JamesR]] ([[User talk:JamesR|talk]]) 23:58, 7 February 2016 (CET)<br />
# 110 Euro, [[User:FooBar|FooBar]] ([[User talk:FooBar|talk]]) 23:59, 7 February 2016 (CET)<br />
# 100 Euro, [[User:Failbaitr|Failbaitr]] ([[User talk:Failbaitr|talk]]) 09:36, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
<s>8. 100 Euro, [[User:JeroenDekkers|JeroenDekkers]] ([[User talk:JeroenDekkers|talk]]) 10:46, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br><br />
9. 100 Euro, [[User:FooBar|FooBar]] ([[User talk:FooBar|talk]]) 11:54, 20 January 2016 (CET)</s><br />
<br />
1% room auction ended at 7 February 23:59. You can still bid on a 2% room.<br />
<br />
= 2% Rooms =<br />
''Start bid: 60 euro''<br />
<br />
# 60 euro - [[User:Eightdot|Eightdot]] ([[User talk:Eightdot|talk]]) 11:07, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 60 euro - [[User:Psy|Psy]] ([[User talk:Psy|talk]]) 11:59, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 60 euro - [[User:Kartoffel|Kartoffel]] ([[User talk:Kartoffel|talk]]) 13:28, 7 February 2016 (CET)<br />
# 60 euro - [[User:AK47|AK47]] ([[User talk:AK47|talk]]) 15:14, 7 February 2016 (CET)</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2016_Room_Auction&diff=11497Eth0:2016 Room Auction2016-01-20T11:36:58Z<p>Juerd: /* 1% Rooms */</p>
<hr />
<div>There will be an auction for the 1% and -if there's more demand than availability- 2% room. The auction will be held via this wikipage.<br />
<br />
= rules =<br />
The bids are ranked by price. (and time)<br />
<br />
There are two auctions:<br />
Auction 1 for the 1% rooms, 2-3 single beds, room incl private shower and toilet: <br />
the highest 7 bidders will win a 1% room. Start bid: 100 euro<br />
Action 2 for the 2% rooms, 2-8 bunkbeds, usage of general showers and toilet: <br />
the highest 10 bidders will win a 2% room. Start bid: 60 euro<br />
<br />
There's one 1% room with three beds. Please state with your bid if you're particularly <br />
interested in this room. If multiple people are interested, the room will be assigned <br />
according to bid and time (first and highest bidder first)<br />
<br />
The highest bidder can choose the room the first (potential excluding the 3-bed 1% room)<br />
The room can be shared with as many people as there are beds in that room. Further plans <br />
are up to the winner, but all people included must have a normal ticket.<br />
<br />
The auction for the 1% rooms will be held till the 7th of February 2016, 23:59 o'clock (CET) <br />
The auction for the 2% rooms will be held till the 12th of February 2016, 23:59 o'clock (CET) <br />
<br />
De 2% auction will be open a couple days longer, in case people want this as backup if the 1%<br />
room doesnt work out<br />
<br />
All profits will be to do fun stuff with by Stichting Eth0<br />
<br />
Participation is only open for people who are already in possession of a normal Eth0:winter:2016 ticket.<br />
The outcome of this auction is only applicable to the distribution of 1% and 2% rooms during Eth0:winter 2016.<br />
<br />
The amount of the bid is an upgrade relative to the normal ticket, payment must be made before the event.<br />
<br />
Every bid must be a multiple of 10 euro.<br />
<br />
Its allowed to bid the same as somebody else did, you'll be positioned UNDER the already existing bid(s)<br />
with the same amount.<br />
<br />
Every bid is binding and is not allowed to be removed (we have logs!)<br />
<br />
Use with every bid <nowiki>"~~~~" </nowiki> (four tildes, no quotation marks) to state your name, date and time for this bid.<br />
<br />
Sort the bids yourself. Be fair. Cheating = bye.<br />
<br />
= 1% Rooms =<br />
''Start bid: 100 euro''<br />
# 150 Euro, [[User:Juerd|Juerd]] ([[User talk:Juerd|talk]]) 12:36, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 100 Euro, [[User:Failbaitr|Failbaitr]] ([[User talk:Failbaitr|talk]]) 09:36, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 100 Euro, [[User:JeroenDekkers|JeroenDekkers]] ([[User talk:JeroenDekkers|talk]]) 10:46, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 100 Euro, [[User:FooBar|FooBar]] ([[User talk:FooBar|talk]]) 11:54, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
<br />
= 2% Rooms =<br />
''Start bid: 60 euro''<br />
# 60 euro - [[User:Hobbybob|Hobbybob]] ([[User talk:Hobbybob|talk]]) 09:07, 20 January 2016 (CET) dimitri<br />
# 60 euro - [[User:Eightdot|Eightdot]] ([[User talk:Eightdot|talk]]) 11:07, 20 January 2016 (CET)<br />
# 60 euro - [[User:Psy|Psy]] ([[User talk:Psy|talk]]) 11:59, 20 January 2016 (CET)</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Zwemmen_in_Joure&diff=11400Zwemmen in Joure2015-07-19T00:32:58Z<p>Juerd: /* wie */</p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=Zwemmen in Joure<br />
|URL=http://www.swimfun.nl/<br />
|Contact=fridgefire<br />
|DateStart=2015/07/19<br />
|DateEnd=2015/07/19<br />
|Info=Zwemmen bij swimfun in Joure<br />
|InfoLocation=swimfun<br />
|InfoOpen=13:00:00<br />
}}<br />
Joure schijnt een plaats ergens in Friesland te zijn. Ze hebben er een zwembad, dat moet dus uitgeprobeerd worden!<br />
Na het zwemmen gaan we gezamenlijk ergens eten.<br />
<br />
http://www.treinreiziger.nl/reizen/kortingsacties<br />
<br />
<br />
== wanneer? ==<br />
<br />
19 juli, voor 13:00 bij de kassa van het zwembad, om 13:00 gaan we naar binnen.<br />
<br />
== waar? ==<br />
<br />
Sewei 3<br />
8501 SP Joure<br />
<br />
* http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/52.96204/5.81441<br />
* https://www.google.nl/maps/dir//8501+SP+Joure/@52.9604121,5.8129393,16z/data=!4m13!1m4!3m3!1s0x47c8f5bb3ca2ed1f:0x1d00de5b8daebee3!2s8501+SP+Joure!3b1!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c8f5bb3ca2ed1f:0x1d00de5b8daebee3!2m2!1d5.8143327!2d52.9619409<br />
<br />
=== Route OV ===<br />
<br />
* Treinstation Heerenveen<br />
* Bus 41 richting Balk (elk uur), uitstappen halte Zuiderveldstraat (€2,76 met ovchip)<br />
* Of Bus 199 naar harlingen, uitstappen halte scheen, 11min lopen naar halte Zuiderveldstraat (€2,65 met ovchip)<br />
* Lopen naar zwembad.<br />
<br />
== wie ==<br />
<br />
* fridgefire<br />
* Will-Do<br />
* pluisje<br />
* Peetz0r<br />
* 8.<br />
* webmind<br />
* Juerd</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Lost%2BFound&diff=11294Lost+Found2015-02-23T15:18:04Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>Add [- <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>] behind your line of text to add your name and time.<br />
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----<br />
== 2014 Summer ==<br />
<br />
=== Found ===<br />
<br />
* ...<br />
<br />
=== Lost ===<br />
<br />
* 2 Guy-Fawkes-masks<br />
<br />
== 2014 Summer ==<br />
<br />
=== Found ===<br />
* [[File:SonyCharger2014.jpg | 200px ]] - <s>@ Will-do's and Failbaitr's</s> was JinXies .. now for general use by whoever wants it ;-)<br />
* [[File:NokiaCharger2014.jpg | 200px ]] - @ Will-do's and Failbaitr's<br />
<br />
=== Lost ===<br />
<br />
* red towel, may the new owner be very successful in his hitchhiking travels. --pluisje<br />
<br />
== 2012 Summer ==<br />
<br />
=== Found ===<br />
* [[File:DaneElecUSB.jpg | 200px ]] 32GB DaneElec USBstick, contact [[User:Will-Do|Will-Do]] or [[User:failbaitr|Failbaitr]] 13:28, 15 August 2012 (CEST)<br />
* [[File:OlightFlashlight.jpg | 200px ]] Black, small, 'o light' flashlight. Contact [[User:Will-Do|Will-Do]] or [[User:failbaitr|Failbaitr]] 21:35, August 2012 (CEST)<br />
* [[File:ColumbiaJacket.jpg | 200px]] <del>Columbia Jacket, there's a receipt from the Gamma in Den Bosch in one of the pockets. Contact [[User:Will-Do|Will-Do]] or [[User:failbaitr|Failbaitr]]</del> KingOfDos<br />
* [[File:WoodenUSBShell.jpg | 200px ]] <del>Wooden USB Shell thingy Contact [[User:Will-Do|Will-Do]] or [[User:failbaitr|Failbaitr]]</del> Ikarus<br />
<br />
=== Lost ===<br />
* <del>Macbook powersupply. Last seen in the lounge in the far right corner under the LackRack with the HP switch. if found, please contact me at 0615642190 or info < at > decomputeur <dot> nl</del> Found!<br />
<br />
* <del>Black RayBay sunglasses, with loose legcovers. If found, please contact Nick, the introvert fat guy in the white tent.</del> Found<br />
<br />
== 2012 Winter ==<br />
<br />
=== Found ===<br />
* PH-Neutral T-Shirt, contact [[User:FooBar|FooBar]]<br />
<br />
<br />
== 2011 Winter ==<br />
<br />
=== Lost ===<br />
* Lost my special euro-powercable. A very flexible one with "gevlochten" cotton or shielding and transparent plastic. Gold plated connectors etc. Came with my tagan power supply -> like this but then european: [http://img.hexus.net/v2/psu/600_700_aug06/images/tagan700bundle-big.jpg image] Lost it in the knowledge lab. [[User:Stitch|Stitch]]<br />
* N900 stylus -- [[User:tg|tg]]<br />
* E-mail adres of Freek / Freak [[User:AngelM|AngelM]]<br />
<br />
=== Found ===<br />
* mini USB cable, very short (40CM) found in lounge between blankets [[User:jacko|jacko]]<br />
* Whizzrd found one white USB -> miniUSB<br />
* Ik heb opeens een extra HAR infinite monkeys-shirt. Wie mist er een? [[User:Pluisje|pluisje]] 07:11, 19 January 2011 (CET) -> die is van failbaitr<br />
* N900 stylus<br />
* Netgear AC-DC adapter (model DV-1280-3UP). Input: AC 230V 100mA. Output: DC 12V 1A. [[User:Diggie|diggie]] 22:09, 20 February 2011 (CET)<br />
<br />
== 2010 Summer ==<br />
<br />
=== Found ===<br />
* Motorola Adapter [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/File:MotorolaAdapter.jpg]<br />
* Telephone battery, possible motorola [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/File:TelephoneBattery.jpg] - might it be a photocamera battery? [[User:Stitch|Stitch]] 22:40, 19 August 2010 (CEST): this was found in the blue couch we had for retro. Who owned that one?<br />
* 12 volts to (I guess) Laptop adapter [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/File:12VtoLaptopAdapter.jpg]<br />
* Asus adapter, input 100-240V ~ 50/60hz output 12v 3,0A [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/File:AsusAdapter.jpg]<br />
* Black Fleece Vest, "Captitals" brand. Size L (was found in the Idiopolis village)<br />
* rock-n-code plectrum [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/images/4/46/Rock-n-code_plectrum.jpg]<br />
<br />
Contact [[User:failbaitr|Failbaitr]] if something is yours, because the objects are in his house<br />
<br />
=== Lost ===<br />
* Cinder lost his Apple MacBook Pro 13" laptop. It was last seen on the desk in the Security / First-Aid office. If you have it or find it, please return it to Cinder or Security / First-Aid office or Lost & Found (Entrance tent) - [[User:Vicarious|Vicarious]] 18:11, 10 August 2010 (CEST)<br />
<br />
* [[User:Xopr|Xopr]] lost one of his camera batteries, brand 'traveler': [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/images/2/24/Traveler_battery.jpg]. also lost his beard, prolly during shaving at some point<br />
<br />
* [[User:Stitch|Stitch]] has lost his Nokia Mini Charger, or misplaced it dearly</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2015_Winter&diff=11204Eth0:2015 Winter2014-11-07T15:14:02Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=Eth0:2014 Winter<br />
|Contact=bestuur@eth0.nl<br />
|DateStart=2014/02/20<br />
|DateEnd=2014/02/23<br />
|Info=Another '''classy''' Winter event<br />
|InfoLocation=Lievelde<br />
|InfoOpen=18:00:00<br />
|InfoTicket=?? euro<br />
|InfoSignup=https://tickets.eth0.nl/winter2015/<br />
}}<br />
''Yes! Let's keep doing this. We are ready to organise this again, but we wouldn't be able to do it without you! Would you like to join the organisation? Send an email to bestuur[@]eth0.nl including who you are and what your skills are.''<br />
<br />
Eth0 is a high-tech geek conference. It aims toward sharing knowledge on technology/IT related fields including security, networks, programming, privacy, new (open) technologies, ethics and hacking. At daylight there are [[Eth0:2015_winter_talks|talks]] on these subjects, but when the sun goes down its definitely time to pick up the slack. There will be enough to do, as we have a bonfire, a fully equipped [[lounge]] (with bar) and an overload of hackerspace activity. Maybe someone brings along lasers and there is room to party. Enough reason to pick up the slack and go to eth0:2015 Winter?<br />
<br />
<br />
== Basic info ==<br />
So, basically, we'l be gathering again at the '''awesome''' location we visited the last few years. There will be talks, workshops, '''awesome''' maker machines and the best of all we will meet all our friends and fellow hackers.<br />
<br />
The event started on Friday 6pm, and ran until the Sunday around 6pm. There was be plenty of hacking and talking time. Obviously as we would love to get all your projects, we have plenty of space available for you to display your projects, on and off-stage.<br />
<br />
== Tickets ==<br />
<br />
<del>[https://tickets.eth0.nl/winter2015/ Buy your tickets here] (not yet)</del><br />
<br />
<br />
== How do I get there? ==<br />
<br />
Address:<br />
* ''Beusink recreatie''<br />
* Lievelderweg 106<br />
* 7137 MC Lievelde<br />
* Netherlands<br />
* lat: 52.006251<br />
* long: 6.590732<br />
<br />
Go here: <br />
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Beusink+Recreatie+Groepsaccommodaties+en+Camping,+Lievelderweg,+Lievelde,+The+Netherlands&hl=en&sll=52.006369,6.590939&sspn=0.005548,0.010933&vpsrc=0&hq=Beusink+Recreatie+Groepsaccommodaties+en+Camping,&hnear=Lievelderweg,+Lievelde,+The+Netherlands&t=h&z=15 Google maps]<br />
* [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=52.006251&lon=6.590732&zoom=18&layers=M Openstreetmap]<br />
<br />
=== By Train ===<br />
* Travel to the train station "Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo", most will need to pass Station Arnhem and Zutphen<br />
* Cross the tracks into Lievelde.<br />
* Keep walking (approx 500m) till the end of the village, where you will find "Beusink recreatie" on your left.<br />
<br />
=== By car ===<br />
Use satellite navigation (no surprises there) or plan your route using the various online tools available.<br />
<br />
Wanna [[Eth0:2015_Winter_carpool|carpool]] ?<br />
<br />
=== Where do I park ===<br />
There's plenty of space around the building, most of it private road, parking places or concrete, so there should be no need for 4x4's this year.<br />
<br />
== Facilities ==<br />
All rooms have heating in the floors, are newly built, and should be plenty cosy for everyone.<br />
<br />
You need to bring your own sleeping bag / pillow (also, we don't have enough toothbrushes for everyone).<br />
<br />
Lunch and dinner will be provided. Please inform us if you have any dietary requirements.<br />
<br />
== External Nomz ==<br />
Reyna eetcafe, shoarma, pizzeria, grillroom<br />
<br />
Dijkstraat 23<br />
<br />
7131 DM Lichtenvoorde<br />
<br />
0544 373747<br />
<br />
MENU : http://www.winkelcentrumlichtenvoorde.nl/afbeeldingen/menukaarten/reyna.pdf<br />
<br />
JUSTEAT : http://www.justeat.nl/restaurants-reyna-lichtenvoorde/menu<br />
<br />
== Sleeping accommodation ==<br />
=== Shared rooms ===<br />
The shared rooms are bunk bed style, with around 6 to 8 beds per room.<br />
There's plenty of hot showers and clean toilets (male / female) around the building.<br />
<br />
=== 1% rooms ===<br />
The 1% rooms have a private shower, 2 beds and can be locked at night for you know, extra time with your loved ones.<br />
<br />
== Talks, workshops and projects ==<br />
<br />
[[Eth0:2015_winter_talks|Normal & kids program]]<br />
<br />
Talk proposals can be sent to bestuur@eth0.nl.<br />
<br />
== Video recordings of the talks ==<br />
<br />
Most of the talks will be recorded on video for later viewing... these can be found on:<br />
* http://tank.stoned-it.com/eth0/2015-winter/<br />
* Later also on: http://wipkip.nikhef.nl/events/eth-0/<br />
<br />
== Practical lists ==<br />
<br />
= POIDH =<br />
[[Media | picspicspics]]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2014_Spring&diff=11082Eth0:2014 Spring2014-03-08T15:14:26Z<p>Juerd: Juerd moved page Eth0:2014 Winter to Eth0:2014 Spring</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=Eth0:2014 Winter<br />
|Contact=bestuur@eth0.nl<br />
|DateStart=2014/03/07<br />
|DateEnd=2014/03/09<br />
|Info=Another '''classy''' Winter event<br />
|InfoLocation=Lievelde<br />
|InfoOpen=18:00:00<br />
|InfoTicket=45 euro<br />
|InfoSignup=https://tickets.eth0.nl/winter2014/<br />
}}<br />
''Yes! Let's keep doing this, we survived OHM, why not meet again in a cosy, warm and spacious building. We are ready to organise this again, but we wouldn't be able to do it without you! Would you like to join the organisation? Send an email to bestuur[@]eth0.nl including who you are and what your skills are.''<br />
<br />
Eth0 is a high-tech geek conference. It aims toward sharing knowledge on technology/IT related fields including security, networks, programming, privacy, new (open) technologies, ethics and hacking. At daylight there are [[Eth0:2014_winter_talks|talks]] on these subjects, but when the sun goes down its definitely time to pick up the slack. There will be enough to do, as we have a bonfire, a fully equipped [[lounge]] (with bar) and an overload of hackerspace activity. Maybe someone brings along lasers and there is room to party. Enough reason to pick up the slack and go to eth0:2014 Winter?<br />
<br />
<br />
== Basic info ==<br />
So, basically, we'l be gathering again at the '''awesome''' location we visited last year. There will be talks, workshops, '''awesome''' maker machines and the best of all we will meet all our friends and fellow hackers.<br />
<br />
The event will start on Friday 6pm, and run until the Sunday around 6pm. There will be plenty of hacking and talking time. Obviously as we would love to get all your projects, we have plenty of space available for you to display your projects, on and off-stage.<br />
<br />
== Tickets ==<br />
<br />
[https://tickets.eth0.nl/winter2014/ Buy your tickets here]<br />
<br />
<br />
== How do I get there? ==<br />
<br />
Address:<br />
* ''Beusink recreatie''<br />
* Lievelderweg 106<br />
* 7137 MC Lievelde<br />
* Netherlands<br />
* lat: 52.006251<br />
* long: 6.590732<br />
<br />
Go here: <br />
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Beusink+Recreatie+Groepsaccommodaties+en+Camping,+Lievelderweg,+Lievelde,+The+Netherlands&hl=en&sll=52.006369,6.590939&sspn=0.005548,0.010933&vpsrc=0&hq=Beusink+Recreatie+Groepsaccommodaties+en+Camping,&hnear=Lievelderweg,+Lievelde,+The+Netherlands&t=h&z=15 Google maps]<br />
* [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=52.006251&lon=6.590732&zoom=18&layers=M Openstreetmap]<br />
<br />
=== By Train ===<br />
* Travel to the train station "Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo", most will need to pass Station Arnhem and Zutphen<br />
* Cross the tracks into Lievelde.<br />
* Keep walking (approx 500m) till the end of the village, where you will find "Beusink recreatie" on your left.<br />
<br />
=== By car ===<br />
Use satellite navigation (no surprises there) or plan your route using the various online tools available.<br />
<br />
Wanna [[Eth0:2014_Winter_carpool|carpool]] ?<br />
<br />
=== Where do I park ===<br />
There's plenty of space around the building, most of it private road, parking places or concrete, so there should be no need for 4x4's this year.<br />
<br />
== Facilities ==<br />
All rooms have heating in the floors, are newly built, and should be plenty cosy for everyone.<br />
<br />
You need to bring your own sleeping bag / pillow (also, we don't have enough toothbrushes for everyone).<br />
<br />
Lunch and dinner will be provided. Please inform us if you have any dietary requirements.<br />
<br />
== External Nomz ==<br />
Reyna eetcafe, shoarma, pizzeria, grillroom<br />
<br />
Dijkstraat 23<br />
<br />
7131 DM Lichtenvoorde<br />
<br />
0544 373747<br />
<br />
MENU : http://www.winkelcentrumlichtenvoorde.nl/afbeeldingen/menukaarten/reyna.pdf<br />
<br />
JUSTEAT : http://www.justeat.nl/restaurants-reyna-lichtenvoorde/menu<br />
<br />
== Sleeping accommodation ==<br />
=== Shared rooms ===<br />
The shared rooms are bunk bed style, with around 6 to 8 beds per room.<br />
There's plenty of hot showers and clean toilets (male / female) around the building.<br />
<br />
=== 1% rooms ===<br />
'' unfortunately all 1% room are already booked ''<br />
<br />
The 1% rooms have a private shower, 2 beds and can be locked at night for you know, extra time with your loved ones.<br />
<br />
== Talks, workshops and projects ==<br />
<br />
[[Eth0:2014_winter_talks|Normal & kids program - lots TBA]]<br />
<br />
Talk proposals can be sent to bestuur@eth0.nl.<br />
<br />
== Practical lists ==<br />
<br />
= POIDH =<br />
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<hr />
<div>'''Click [[Eth0:2014_Winter | here]] for the main Eth0:winter 2014 page'''<br />
= Talks =<br />
<br />
= Saturday =<br />
<br />
<br />
== 14:00 - Mrngm // Limesco == <br />
<br />
Where are we now (limesco), and what is our path from here.<br />
<br />
Limesco is a new mobile phone-netwerk for geeks, IT-specialistS, software-developers and hackers.<br />
<br />
== 15:00 - Sander Venema // Privacy by design ==<br />
<br />
On how to build or adept tools for web-publishing so they take privacy into consideration by design.<br />
<br />
This talk is about the conflict that can arise between getting your<br />
message out there, and trying to maintain your audience's right to<br />
privacy. In the last couple of years, with the dramatic increase in the<br />
use of social media, often one of the most effective ways of spreading<br />
your message to a large group of people has become to foster a community<br />
using existing social networks, like Facebook or Twitter.<br />
<br />
The problem with using these services is that, while convenient, they<br />
also snoop on your audience’s private data. These companies make their<br />
money by creating and selling detailed profiles to marketers, so that<br />
they can effectively target their ads. Often these services run their<br />
own ad service as well, as is the case with Facebook and Google. Later<br />
on, this data can come back to hunt you. Let’s say you’ve been searching<br />
on Google for some serious illness or disease. You can imagine what your<br />
health insurance company would do, had it access to this information. Up<br />
the premiums or deny you insurance altogether.<br />
<br />
Sander Venema was asked by Annie Machon to redesign her website in early<br />
2012. We took special care in avoiding common traps that can compromise<br />
the security and privacy of the site’s visitors when designing the new<br />
site.<br />
<br />
In his talk, Sander will talk about the special considerations that<br />
come with building websites for whistleblowers with high security &<br />
privacy needs, both for the owner/operator, and the visitors of the<br />
site; discuss what the problem points are, and how we worked around<br />
them to create a website that is both pretty, usable and as safe as<br />
possible. He will also talk about domain security and governments<br />
claiming jurisdiction over a domain name, even if the actual server is<br />
not located in their country and the site isn’t aimed specifically at<br />
their citizens. There have been several cases in the past where<br />
websites have been brought offline because of this.<br />
<br />
<br />
== 16:00 - Walter // Privacy by design ==<br />
<br />
Systems design is typically done without much regard for minimisation of personal data processing, a core concept of privacy laws. In this session we'll discuss the design of a health-care portal and what pitfalls a systems architect typically encounters in this regard. We'll also explore ways of reducing the amount of personal data processed through incorporation of cryptographic methods in the systems design, but also how hard it is to get it really right.<br />
<br />
Language: Dutch, unless non-Dutch speakers show up that prefer English.<br />
<br />
== 17:00 - gmc // FPGA's, vhdl and soft-cores ==<br />
<br />
FPGAs can combine logic gates based on a description of a logical circuit written in a HDL. VHDL is one such language. While this may sound abstract, with soft-cores FPGA's become flexible microcontrollers. The internet hosts a number of GPL or BSD licensed IP-cores to make it easy to kickstart developing your own microprocessor. This talk introduces the basic concepts (FPGA's and a cursory view of VHDL) and describes how you can customize an off-the-shelf IP core with custom hardware circuits such as encryption engines, multimedia input and output and specialized I/O. <br />
<br />
Among available free cores are the well-known microprocessors 6502, 8088, 6800, ARM, 68000, 8085. This talk will present a very simple microprocessor core: the ZPU. The ZPU is a 32-bit stack-based microprocessor and is a great starting point if you are interested in experimenting with the inner workings of the microprocessor. It comes with a gcc toolchain to compile c into zpu object files. <br />
<br />
The talk will also point out freely available tools to get started with VHDL, including simulation and loading a design into an FPGA. One such tool will hopefully be demonstrated, showing a complete trace of all internal signals in the ZPU microprocessor while it is executing a hello world program written in c.<br />
<br />
With projects such as opencores, the principles of free software can be applied to hardware as well. Many of the opencores projects are wishbone compliant. Wishbone is a bus specified to promote interoperability between free IP-cores. Wishbone can be used to link I/O-controllers to the microprocessor, but it can also be used as a memory interface. The talk will introduce the wishbone bus and it's various read/write cycles. Wishbone promotes reuse of modules.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== 18:00 - Juerd // Keyboards! ==<br />
<br />
=== 18:00 Part one: Introduction ===<br />
<br />
Touch screens bring amazing new features, like swiping and... well, that's about it. Anyway, I don't really care. The only really functional method for text entry is still the physical keyboard. Even though they all look roughly the same, there are many variables. Especially if you spend a large part of your life using a keyboard, you should be aware of the options you have.<br />
<br />
I present without slides, but I do lookup images and websites during the presentation.<br />
<br />
Try to measure your typing speed before this talk: http://typing-speed-test.aoeu.eu/ It takes one minute. Compare your score to others around you.<br />
<br />
=== 18:30 Part two: Dvorak workshop ===<br />
<br />
With my Dvorak training course, everyone* can learn to touch type the entire alphabet within ten hours. Many nerds have even done the entire course in less than five. I'll guide you through the first lesson of the online typing course, after some hands-on exercises that'll help to kickstart the "muscle memory" training.<br />
<br />
There will be a few keyboards for those who can't bring a laptop, but it works better if the letters you type actually do appear on a screen!<br />
<br />
<small><small>* Except people with dyslexia, really dumb people, and of course people who lack motivation. Sorry about that. :-)</small></small><br />
<br />
== 19:00 Noms! ==<br />
<br />
== 20:00 - Steffan Karger // OpenVPN-NL ==<br />
Open source VPN for the Dutch government (and others).<br />
<br />
OpenVPN-NL is an OpenVPN variant aimed at use by the Dutch government,<br />
and has been ceritfied for networks with a classification up to the level<br />
'Departmentaal Vertrouwelijk' (something like 'For Official Use Only').<br />
<br />
This talk will be about what we did to get it approved, how we contribute<br />
to the community and some of the vulnerabilities we found along the way.<br />
<br />
<br />
== 21:00 - Nido // how to fix 1M bugs ==<br />
<br />
The secret to how to fix a million bugs within 6 hours; as well as a quick introduction into a variety of programs used to find bugs and/or issues in source code so you can actually find and fix 1000000 actual bugs which mean something.<br />
<br />
== 21:30 - The Board, Eth0:2014 summer ==<br />
<br />
A discussion on what we are going to do this summer. <br />
<br />
== 22:00 - James Rice // Workshop FiberSplicing ==<br />
James is going to show us how to use a [http://frack.nl/wiki/Glasvezel_lassen Fiber Splicer], tell us about the various fibers we use in IT, and will allow participants to make their own splices with the splicer.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Sunday =<br />
<br />
== 14:00 - Douwe Schmidt // Privacy Cafe == <br />
<br />
Discussing tools and solutions for explaining privacy to regular internet users.<br />
<br />
== 15:00 - Failbaitr, Fugu // Flatpackers == <br />
<br />
Building software to design and cnc-mill houses out of plywood.<br />
<br />
This talk centers around the posibilities of creating open source software as <br />
a team, which by now is a tried and tested technique, and combining that school<br />
of thought with the upcoming tools to macnufacture real-world objects using that<br />
code. Both of these have been known to work together pretty good, but most are <br />
not reaching for the same size of "real world" applications we are dreaming of.<br />
<br />
We would like to present our project, and ideas around bulding full-size <br />
buildings using (self build) 3 axis cnc cutters, Sheets of plywood, and code to<br />
automatically generate all the requiered building blocks.<br />
<br />
== 16:00 - niekie/nikis // Securing Yourself: Cryptography, how it helps, and how it doesn't ==<br />
<br />
A talk about how cryptography can help you in your every day life, and more importantly, how it can't.<br />
<br />
== amx109 // Here be dragons // To be determined ==<br />
<br />
Lets talk about the community!<br />
<br />
= Kids program = <br />
A program for kids where all workshops will be accessible for people from the age of 5 (younger people might need some extra support). <br />
The main language will be Dutch, however, our presenters will be multi-lingual and English won't be a problem.<br />
If you feel like you want to join even if the number on your passport is disputing your kid-status, you're welcome to!<br />
<br />
Timetable TBA<br />
<br />
== Art is I; science is we ==<br />
A workshop combining chemistry and physics, presented by the lovely Lian.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Oooh! What does THAT button do? ==<br />
[http://littlebits.cc/about Littlebits] are tiny little bits of electronics, snapping together by magnets. Combined they give access to an easy step into the electronics world.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Fall in love with a pigeon ==<br />
Electronics for kids. Jildou will accompany the group, together we'll solder a print and make LEDs shine! <br />
<br />
(This workshop is been given earlier at the kids-wednesday-afternoon at the Library in Leeuwarden)<br />
<br />
[http://frack.nl/wiki/KnipperLedPrint pics / explanation of the print]<br />
<br />
== Imagination Taking Shape ==<br />
With polymer clay and/or pottery clay we'll design statues, pendants and miniature object.<br />
<br />
or<br />
<br />
K'nex<br />
<br />
or<br />
<br />
Making cookie-cutters with the Ultimaker 3d printer & Doodle3d, then make the cookies. Afterwards we'll of course eat (and share) them!</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2014_winter_talks&diff=11070Eth0:2014 winter talks2014-03-06T00:20:32Z<p>Juerd: /* Juerd / Keyboards! */ Oh, two slashes? Sure.</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Click [[Eth0:2014_Winter | here]] for the main Eth0:winter 2014 page'''<br />
= Talks =<br />
<br />
== niekie/nikis // Securing Yourself: Cryptography, how it helps, and how it doesn't ==<br />
<br />
A talk about how cryptography can help you in your every day life, and more importantly, how it can't.<br />
<br />
== Mrngm // Limesco == <br />
<br />
Where are we now (limesco), and what is our path from here.<br />
<br />
Limesco is a new mobile phone-netwerk for geeks, IT-specialistS, software-developers and hackers.<br />
<br />
== Failbaitr, amx109 // Flatpackers == <br />
<br />
Building software to design and cnc-mill houses out of plywood.<br />
<br />
This talk centers around the posibilities of creating open source software as <br />
a team, which by now is a tried and tested technique, and combining that school<br />
of thought with the upcoming tools to macnufacture real-world objects using that<br />
code. Both of these have been known to work together pretty good, but most are <br />
not reaching for the same size of "real world" applications we are dreaming of.<br />
<br />
We would like to present our project, and ideas around bulding full-size <br />
buildings using (self build) 3 axis cnc cutters, Sheets of plywood, and code to<br />
automatically generate all the requiered building blocks.<br />
<br />
== Douwe Schmidt // Privacy Cafe == <br />
<br />
Discussing tools and solutions for explaining privacy to regular internet users.<br />
<br />
== Sander Venema // Privacy by design ==<br />
<br />
On how to build or adept tools for web-publishing so they take privacy into consideration by design.<br />
<br />
This talk is about the conflict that can arise between getting your<br />
message out there, and trying to maintain your audience's right to<br />
privacy. In the last couple of years, with the dramatic increase in the<br />
use of social media, often one of the most effective ways of spreading<br />
your message to a large group of people has become to foster a community<br />
using existing social networks, like Facebook or Twitter.<br />
<br />
The problem with using these services is that, while convenient, they<br />
also snoop on your audience’s private data. These companies make their<br />
money by creating and selling detailed profiles to marketers, so that<br />
they can effectively target their ads. Often these services run their<br />
own ad service as well, as is the case with Facebook and Google. Later<br />
on, this data can come back to hunt you. Let’s say you’ve been searching<br />
on Google for some serious illness or disease. You can imagine what your<br />
health insurance company would do, had it access to this information. Up<br />
the premiums or deny you insurance altogether.<br />
<br />
Sander Venema was asked by Annie Machon to redesign her website in early<br />
2012. We took special care in avoiding common traps that can compromise<br />
the security and privacy of the site’s visitors when designing the new<br />
site.<br />
<br />
In his talk, Sander will talk about the special considerations that<br />
come with building websites for whistleblowers with high security &<br />
privacy needs, both for the owner/operator, and the visitors of the<br />
site; discuss what the problem points are, and how we worked around<br />
them to create a website that is both pretty, usable and as safe as<br />
possible. He will also talk about domain security and governments<br />
claiming jurisdiction over a domain name, even if the actual server is<br />
not located in their country and the site isn’t aimed specifically at<br />
their citizens. There have been several cases in the past where<br />
websites have been brought offline because of this.<br />
<br />
== Steffan Karger // OpenVPN-NL ==<br />
Open source VPN for the Dutch government (and others).<br />
<br />
OpenVPN-NL is an OpenVPN variant aimed at use by the Dutch government,<br />
and has been ceritfied for networks with a classification up to the level<br />
'Departmentaal Vertrouwelijk' (something like 'For Official Use Only').<br />
<br />
This talk will be about what we did to get it approved, how we contribute<br />
to the community and some of the vulnerabilities we found along the way.<br />
<br />
== James Rice // Workshop FiberSplicing ==<br />
James is going to show us how to use a [http://frack.nl/wiki/Glasvezel_lassen Fiber Splicer], tell us about the various fibers we use in IT, and will allow participants to make their own splices with the splicer.<br />
<br />
== gmc // FPGA's, vhdl and soft-cores ==<br />
<br />
FPGA's can combine logic gates based on a description of a logical circuit written in a HDL. VHDL is one such language. While this may sound abstract, with soft-cores FPGA's become flexible microcontrollers. The internet hosts a number of GPL or BSD licensed IP-cores to make it easy to kickstart developing your own microprocessor. This talk introduces the basic concepts (FPGA's and a cursory view of VHDL) and describes how you can customize an off-the-shelf IP core with custom hardware circuits such as encryption engines, multimedia input and output and specialized I/O. <br />
<br />
Among available free cores are the well-known microprocessors 6502, 8088, 6800, ARM, 68000, 8085. This talk will present a very simple microprocessor core: the ZPU. The ZPU is a 32-bit stack-based microprocessor and is a great starting point if you are interested in experimenting with the inner workings of the microprocessor. It comes with a gcc toolchain to compile c into zpu object files. <br />
<br />
The talk will also point out freely available tools to get started with VHDL, including simulation and loading a design into an FPGA. One such tool will hopefully be demonstrated, showing a complete trace of all internal signals in the ZPU microprocessor while it is executing a hello world program written in c.<br />
<br />
With projects such as opencores, the principles of free software can be applied to hardware as well. Many of the opencores projects are wishbone compliant. Wishbone is a bus specified to promote interoperability between free IP-cores. Wishbone can be used to link I/O-controllers to the microprocessor, but it can also be used as a memory interface. The talk will introduce the wishbone bus and it's various read/write cycles. Wishbone promotes reuse of modules.<br />
<br />
== Juerd // Keyboards! ==<br />
<br />
=== Part one: Introduction ===<br />
<br />
Touch screens bring amazing new features, like swiping and... well, that's about it. Anyway, I don't really care. The only really functional method for text entry is still the physical keyboard. Even though they all look roughly the same, there are many variables. Especially if you spend a large part of your life using a keyboard, you should be aware of the options you have.<br />
<br />
I present without slides, but I do lookup images and websites during the presentation.<br />
<br />
Try to measure your typing speed before this talk: http://typing-speed-test.aoeu.eu/ It takes one minute. Compare your score to others around you.<br />
<br />
=== Part two: Dvorak workshop ===<br />
<br />
With my Dvorak training course, everyone* can learn to touch type the entire alphabet within ten hours. Many nerds have even done the entire course in less than five. I'll guide you through the first lesson of the online typing course, after some hands-on exercises that'll help to kickstart the "muscle memory" training.<br />
<br />
There will be a few keyboards for those who can't bring a laptop, but it works better if the letters you type actually do appear on a screen!<br />
<br />
<small><small>* Except people with dyslexia, really dumb people, and of course people who lack motivation. Sorry about that. :-)</small></small><br />
<br />
= Kids program = <br />
A program for kids where all workshops will be accessible for people from the age of 5 (younger people might need some extra support). <br />
The main language will be Dutch, however, our presenters will be multi-lingual and English won't be a problem.<br />
If you feel like you want to join even if the number on your passport is disputing your kid-status, you're welcome to!<br />
<br />
Timetable TBA<br />
<br />
== Art is I; science is we ==<br />
A workshop combining chemistry and physics, presented by the lovely Lian.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Oooh! What does THAT button do? ==<br />
[http://littlebits.cc/about Littlebits] are tiny little bits of electronics, snapping together by magnets. Combined they give access to an easy step into the electronics world.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Fall in love with a pigeon ==<br />
Electronics for kids. Jildou will accompany the group, together we'll solder a print and make LEDs shine! <br />
<br />
(This workshop is been given earlier at the kids-wednesday-afternoon at the Library in Leeuwarden)<br />
<br />
[http://frack.nl/wiki/KnipperLedPrint pics / explanation of the print]<br />
<br />
== Imagination Taking Shape ==<br />
With polymer clay and/or pottery clay we'll design statues, pendants and miniature object.<br />
<br />
or<br />
<br />
K'nex<br />
<br />
or<br />
<br />
Making cookie-cutters with the Ultimaker 3d printer & Doodle3d, then make the cookies. Afterwards we'll of course eat (and share) them!</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2014_winter_talks&diff=11069Eth0:2014 winter talks2014-03-06T00:20:08Z<p>Juerd: /* Talks */</p>
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<div>'''Click [[Eth0:2014_Winter | here]] for the main Eth0:winter 2014 page'''<br />
= Talks =<br />
<br />
== niekie/nikis // Securing Yourself: Cryptography, how it helps, and how it doesn't ==<br />
<br />
A talk about how cryptography can help you in your every day life, and more importantly, how it can't.<br />
<br />
== Mrngm // Limesco == <br />
<br />
Where are we now (limesco), and what is our path from here.<br />
<br />
Limesco is a new mobile phone-netwerk for geeks, IT-specialistS, software-developers and hackers.<br />
<br />
== Failbaitr, amx109 // Flatpackers == <br />
<br />
Building software to design and cnc-mill houses out of plywood.<br />
<br />
This talk centers around the posibilities of creating open source software as <br />
a team, which by now is a tried and tested technique, and combining that school<br />
of thought with the upcoming tools to macnufacture real-world objects using that<br />
code. Both of these have been known to work together pretty good, but most are <br />
not reaching for the same size of "real world" applications we are dreaming of.<br />
<br />
We would like to present our project, and ideas around bulding full-size <br />
buildings using (self build) 3 axis cnc cutters, Sheets of plywood, and code to<br />
automatically generate all the requiered building blocks.<br />
<br />
== Douwe Schmidt // Privacy Cafe == <br />
<br />
Discussing tools and solutions for explaining privacy to regular internet users.<br />
<br />
== Sander Venema // Privacy by design ==<br />
<br />
On how to build or adept tools for web-publishing so they take privacy into consideration by design.<br />
<br />
This talk is about the conflict that can arise between getting your<br />
message out there, and trying to maintain your audience's right to<br />
privacy. In the last couple of years, with the dramatic increase in the<br />
use of social media, often one of the most effective ways of spreading<br />
your message to a large group of people has become to foster a community<br />
using existing social networks, like Facebook or Twitter.<br />
<br />
The problem with using these services is that, while convenient, they<br />
also snoop on your audience’s private data. These companies make their<br />
money by creating and selling detailed profiles to marketers, so that<br />
they can effectively target their ads. Often these services run their<br />
own ad service as well, as is the case with Facebook and Google. Later<br />
on, this data can come back to hunt you. Let’s say you’ve been searching<br />
on Google for some serious illness or disease. You can imagine what your<br />
health insurance company would do, had it access to this information. Up<br />
the premiums or deny you insurance altogether.<br />
<br />
Sander Venema was asked by Annie Machon to redesign her website in early<br />
2012. We took special care in avoiding common traps that can compromise<br />
the security and privacy of the site’s visitors when designing the new<br />
site.<br />
<br />
In his talk, Sander will talk about the special considerations that<br />
come with building websites for whistleblowers with high security &<br />
privacy needs, both for the owner/operator, and the visitors of the<br />
site; discuss what the problem points are, and how we worked around<br />
them to create a website that is both pretty, usable and as safe as<br />
possible. He will also talk about domain security and governments<br />
claiming jurisdiction over a domain name, even if the actual server is<br />
not located in their country and the site isn’t aimed specifically at<br />
their citizens. There have been several cases in the past where<br />
websites have been brought offline because of this.<br />
<br />
== Steffan Karger // OpenVPN-NL ==<br />
Open source VPN for the Dutch government (and others).<br />
<br />
OpenVPN-NL is an OpenVPN variant aimed at use by the Dutch government,<br />
and has been ceritfied for networks with a classification up to the level<br />
'Departmentaal Vertrouwelijk' (something like 'For Official Use Only').<br />
<br />
This talk will be about what we did to get it approved, how we contribute<br />
to the community and some of the vulnerabilities we found along the way.<br />
<br />
== James Rice // Workshop FiberSplicing ==<br />
James is going to show us how to use a [http://frack.nl/wiki/Glasvezel_lassen Fiber Splicer], tell us about the various fibers we use in IT, and will allow participants to make their own splices with the splicer.<br />
<br />
== gmc // FPGA's, vhdl and soft-cores ==<br />
<br />
FPGA's can combine logic gates based on a description of a logical circuit written in a HDL. VHDL is one such language. While this may sound abstract, with soft-cores FPGA's become flexible microcontrollers. The internet hosts a number of GPL or BSD licensed IP-cores to make it easy to kickstart developing your own microprocessor. This talk introduces the basic concepts (FPGA's and a cursory view of VHDL) and describes how you can customize an off-the-shelf IP core with custom hardware circuits such as encryption engines, multimedia input and output and specialized I/O. <br />
<br />
Among available free cores are the well-known microprocessors 6502, 8088, 6800, ARM, 68000, 8085. This talk will present a very simple microprocessor core: the ZPU. The ZPU is a 32-bit stack-based microprocessor and is a great starting point if you are interested in experimenting with the inner workings of the microprocessor. It comes with a gcc toolchain to compile c into zpu object files. <br />
<br />
The talk will also point out freely available tools to get started with VHDL, including simulation and loading a design into an FPGA. One such tool will hopefully be demonstrated, showing a complete trace of all internal signals in the ZPU microprocessor while it is executing a hello world program written in c.<br />
<br />
With projects such as opencores, the principles of free software can be applied to hardware as well. Many of the opencores projects are wishbone compliant. Wishbone is a bus specified to promote interoperability between free IP-cores. Wishbone can be used to link I/O-controllers to the microprocessor, but it can also be used as a memory interface. The talk will introduce the wishbone bus and it's various read/write cycles. Wishbone promotes reuse of modules.<br />
<br />
== Juerd / Keyboards! ==<br />
<br />
=== Part one: Introduction ===<br />
<br />
Touch screens bring amazing new features, like swiping and... well, that's about it. Anyway, I don't really care. The only really functional method for text entry is still the physical keyboard. Even though they all look roughly the same, there are many variables. Especially if you spend a large part of your life using a keyboard, you should be aware of the options you have.<br />
<br />
I present without slides, but I do lookup images and websites during the presentation.<br />
<br />
Try to measure your typing speed before this talk: http://typing-speed-test.aoeu.eu/ It takes one minute. Compare your score to others around you.<br />
<br />
=== Part two: Dvorak workshop ===<br />
<br />
With my Dvorak training course, everyone* can learn to touch type the entire alphabet within ten hours. Many nerds have even done the entire course in less than five. I'll guide you through the first lesson of the online typing course, after some hands-on exercises that'll help to kickstart the "muscle memory" training.<br />
<br />
There will be a few keyboards for those who can't bring a laptop, but it works better if the letters you type actually do appear on a screen!<br />
<br />
<small><small>* Except people with dyslexia, really dumb people, and of course people who lack motivation. Sorry about that. :-)</small></small><br />
<br />
= Kids program = <br />
A program for kids where all workshops will be accessible for people from the age of 5 (younger people might need some extra support). <br />
The main language will be Dutch, however, our presenters will be multi-lingual and English won't be a problem.<br />
If you feel like you want to join even if the number on your passport is disputing your kid-status, you're welcome to!<br />
<br />
Timetable TBA<br />
<br />
== Art is I; science is we ==<br />
A workshop combining chemistry and physics, presented by the lovely Lian.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Oooh! What does THAT button do? ==<br />
[http://littlebits.cc/about Littlebits] are tiny little bits of electronics, snapping together by magnets. Combined they give access to an easy step into the electronics world.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Fall in love with a pigeon ==<br />
Electronics for kids. Jildou will accompany the group, together we'll solder a print and make LEDs shine! <br />
<br />
(This workshop is been given earlier at the kids-wednesday-afternoon at the Library in Leeuwarden)<br />
<br />
[http://frack.nl/wiki/KnipperLedPrint pics / explanation of the print]<br />
<br />
== Imagination Taking Shape ==<br />
With polymer clay and/or pottery clay we'll design statues, pendants and miniature object.<br />
<br />
or<br />
<br />
K'nex<br />
<br />
or<br />
<br />
Making cookie-cutters with the Ultimaker 3d printer & Doodle3d, then make the cookies. Afterwards we'll of course eat (and share) them!</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=10_10_10_-_Celebrate_life,_the_universe_and_everything&diff=852410 10 10 - Celebrate life, the universe and everything2010-10-08T17:36:00Z<p>Juerd: /* Wie */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=10/10/10 = 101010 = 42<br />
|DateStart=2010/10/09<br />
|DateEnd=2010/10/10<br />
|Info=OMG! The 10th of October will be 101010, which is 42 in binary. The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and EVERYTHING!<br />
<br />
Lets celebrate.<br />
|InfoLocation=Revspace, Den haag<br />
|InfoOpen=20:30-03:00<br />
}}<br />
Whoo, lets celebrate 42<br />
<br />
The 10th of October will be 101010, which is 42 in binary. The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and EVERYTHING!<br />
So everyone is welcome on the <b><u>evening of the 9th</u></b>, to welcome 101010 into the world.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Wie == <br />
<br />
* {{present|Failbaitr}}<br />
* {{present|Will-Do}}<br />
* {{present|Stitch}}<br />
* {{present|MishMash}}<br />
* {{present|pluisje}}<br />
* Bienetje<br />
* {{present|FooBar}}<br />
* {{present|Fugu}}<br />
* {{present|aequitas}}<br />
* {{present|Zeno}}<br />
* {{present|diggie}} +1<br />
* {{present|Zarya}}<br />
* {{present|Dekkers}}<br />
* {{present|AngelM}} (Ik zoek nog een lift terug naar Nijmegen ivm NS problemen) - Je kunt altijd bij mij in Adam blijven slapen, de trein en fails auto rijden wel - Will-Do<br />
* {{present|Karfbaron}}<br />
* {{present|JobertAbma}}<br />
* Fenrir<br />
* {{present|Samantha}} (Ergens laat in de avond ivm 50e verjaardag tante + als ik niet te moe ben)<br />
* {{present|Peter}} (Zie Samantha)<br />
* {{present|Tancaliel}}<br />
* [[User:BugBlue|BugBlue]] (samen met wat ander defeest tuig)<br />
* {{present|PsychiC}} Bringing/making noise with da Stitch. Requests only in binary form.<br />
* {{present|hatseflats}} hatsuseno in #eth0, its mah birthday the 10th, seems fitting<br />
* [[User:Juerd|Juerd]]<br />
<br />
== Wat == <br />
<br />
* Bbq / Booze / Geeks, you know the drill.<br />
* Nerd-koekjes bakken (AKA zandkoekjes in nerd vormen: http://www.mijnreceptenboek.nl/recept/taart_en_gebak/zandkoekjes-3408.html) Zie hier [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OVJj4UaLbrk/R4RTCUKnBNI/AAAAAAAAAgE/HHheJb0mcMI/s400/cookie+cutters.jpg] voor een voorbeeld<br />
* Varying degrees of structured background noise and dj stuff<br />
<br />
== waar ==<br />
<br />
RevSpace, Den Haag heeft de ruimte geclaimed voor een gezellig feestje, dus iedereen van eth0, en alle hackerspaces in de benelux is natuurlijk welkom.<br />
We hebben nog wel wat organisatorische hulp nodig, alle voorstellen zijn welkom.<br />
<br />
Ja, graag, we hadden een feestje geplanned in de revspace, dus uh, kom allemaal naar Den Haag. O.a. Vogon poetry recital, en de machine waarmee je het hele universum in 1 keer kunt bevatten (als brainsmoke die af krijgt) #gmc<br />
<br />
== Maar ik ben al binary ==<br />
<br />
Robots zijn welkom, zolang ze hun wapens @ de deur afgeven.</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=10_10_10_-_Celebrate_life,_the_universe_and_everything&diff=852110 10 10 - Celebrate life, the universe and everything2010-10-08T16:40:50Z<p>Juerd: The earth was destroyed before it could determine the actual question</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Event<br />
|Name=10/10/10 = 101010 = 42<br />
|DateStart=2010/10/09<br />
|DateEnd=2010/10/10<br />
|Info=OMG! The 10th of October will be 101010, which is 42 in binary. The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and EVERYTHING!<br />
<br />
Lets celebrate.<br />
|InfoLocation=Revspace, Den haag<br />
|InfoOpen=20:30-03:00<br />
}}<br />
Whoo, lets celebrate 42<br />
<br />
The 10th of October will be 101010, which is 42 in binary. The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and EVERYTHING!<br />
So everyone is welcome on the <b><u>evening of the 9th</u></b>, to welcome 101010 into the world.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Wie == <br />
<br />
* {{present|Failbaitr}}<br />
* {{present|Will-Do}}<br />
* {{present|Stitch}}<br />
* {{present|MishMash}}<br />
* {{present|pluisje}}<br />
* Bienetje<br />
* {{present|FooBar}}<br />
* {{present|Fugu}}<br />
* {{present|aequitas}}<br />
* {{present|Zeno}}<br />
* {{present|diggie}} +1<br />
* {{present|Zarya}}<br />
* {{present|Dekkers}}<br />
* {{present|AngelM}} (Ik zoek nog een lift terug naar Nijmegen ivm NS problemen) - Je kunt altijd bij mij in Adam blijven slapen, de trein en fails auto rijden wel - Will-Do<br />
* {{present|Karfbaron}}<br />
* {{present|JobertAbma}}<br />
* Fenrir<br />
* {{present|Samantha}} (Ergens laat in de avond ivm 50e verjaardag tante + als ik niet te moe ben)<br />
* {{present|Peter}} (Zie Samantha)<br />
* {{present|Tancaliel}}<br />
* [[User:BugBlue|BugBlue]] (samen met wat ander defeest tuig)<br />
* {{present|PsychiC}} Bringing/making noise with da Stitch. Requests only in binary form.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Wat == <br />
<br />
* Bbq / Booze / Geeks, you know the drill.<br />
* Nerd-koekjes bakken (AKA zandkoekjes in nerd vormen: http://www.mijnreceptenboek.nl/recept/taart_en_gebak/zandkoekjes-3408.html) Zie hier [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OVJj4UaLbrk/R4RTCUKnBNI/AAAAAAAAAgE/HHheJb0mcMI/s400/cookie+cutters.jpg] voor een voorbeeld<br />
* Varying degrees of structured background noise and dj stuff<br />
<br />
== waar ==<br />
<br />
RevSpace, Den Haag heeft de ruimte geclaimed voor een gezellig feestje, dus iedereen van eth0, en alle hackerspaces in de benelux is natuurlijk welkom.<br />
We hebben nog wel wat organisatorische hulp nodig, alle voorstellen zijn welkom.<br />
<br />
Ja, graag, we hadden een feestje geplanned in de revspace, dus uh, kom allemaal naar Den Haag. O.a. Vogon poetry recital, en de machine waarmee je het hele universum in 1 keer kunt bevatten (als brainsmoke die af krijgt) #gmc<br />
<br />
== Maar ik ben al binary ==<br />
<br />
Robots zijn welkom, zolang ze hun wapens @ de deur afgeven.</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2010_Summer_Feedback&diff=8034Eth0:2010 Summer Feedback2010-08-30T17:03:46Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>Please leave your feedback on the [[summer 2010]] event. This is not a discussion page; add your feedback in the way you've experienced it. We'll use this in order to enhance the next event. Look at the Group the positives and negatives<br />
<br />
== Feedback by Stitch ==<br />
Everything was amazing.<br />
*+ Great event<br />
*+ Laughed my ass off<br />
*+ Met great people<br />
*+ Clean showers and toilets, no waiting<br />
*+ Broodje aetab in the morning<br />
<br />
<br />
*- No clip-on-wireless microphone during presentations; speakers couldn't walk around<br />
** - I used on of those during the opening speech [User:Failbaitr|Failbaitr]<br />
** - Yeah, we had those, and used them for most of the talks [[User:FooBar|FooBar]]<br />
*** - not for mine, and it felt really uncomfortable having to stand still [[User:Stitch|Stitch]]<br />
*- No on-terrain catering, i mean dinners<br />
<br />
== Feedback by [[User:loupgaroublond|loup]] ==<br />
*+Like always, great event<br />
*+ Sitting around in the rain is fun<br />
*+ Broodje aetab++<br />
*+Just the right amount of space on the terrain<br />
*+ Network (electric and data) worked great, nice to have decent inet access compared to two years ago too!<br />
*+ Lack of rules on how loud to be (compared to music out at 4am at HAR)<br />
*+ The radio station setup was, once again, really professional<br />
*+ Really friendly and cheerful staff, you guys make it look easy to do<br />
<br />
*- Restrictions on electrical usage, next time i'm bringing an illegal watercooker<br />
** Wouldn't that only cause moar restrictions? [[User:Moem|Moem]]<br />
*- Lack of decent food options, i volunteer to organize cooking for the next event<br />
*- Local pizza/shoarma tent is horrible, i volunteer to organise that we nuke it from orbit<br />
*- Lack of other negative things to say (i guess i must be foreign, i'm having trouble complaining)<br />
*- Moar cowbell!<br />
<br />
== Feedback by [[User:DrWhax|DrWhax]] ==<br />
* +Awesome event<br />
* +Talking to great people from all over the world++<br />
* +Rain had something cousy :)<br />
* +Interwebz+electricty was good.<br />
* +Radio was +++++<br />
* +Our own bbq's were++<br />
<br />
* -After 2/3 days the toilets were a bit smelly ;<<br />
<br />
<br />
== Feedback by Juerd ==<br />
* +I had a great time as a visitor<br />
* +Good to see safety precautions implemented thoroughly<br />
* +Great decorations, wonderful lounge<br />
* +I don't like plastic coins, but I liked that they were small!<br />
* +Power and network worked great<br />
* +Surprisingly clean toilets outdoors<br />
* -Dirty toilets indoors<br />
* -Unavoidable security cameras made me feel a little uncomfortable<br />
* -Although we had great bbqs, I'd have preferred some effortless food options<br />
* -Horrible audience chairs kept me from visiting lectures<br />
* -As a speaker, I had expected there to be water, a big or nearby clock, and a pre-talk reminder<br />
* -No clip-on microphone was offered to me; I would have preferred to use one<br />
* -Lightning talks should be done during prime time, and not every day at a lousy time<br />
<br />
== Feedback by ???? ==<br />
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__NOTOC__</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2010_BBQ&diff=7782Eth0:2010 BBQ2010-08-12T13:03:33Z<p>Juerd: </p>
<hr />
<div>Thursday BBQ @ Campfire!<br />
<br />
Still needed:<br />
* Errands (Meat!)<br />
* ...<br />
<br />
In are:<br />
* Ewald<br />
* Mark (praseodym)<br />
* Ikarus<br />
* turiphro<br />
* Juerd<br />
* You?</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Village:Hack_in_the_random_2600_data_rev42_box&diff=7548Village:Hack in the random 2600 data rev42 box2010-08-07T20:39:47Z<p>Juerd: </p>
<hr />
<div>(aka the hackerspaces village)<br />
<br />
Omdat we een Hack in the random 2600 box village @ [https://wiki.har2009.org/page/Village:2600nl har2009]. Doen we dit natuurlijk over op eth0 camp \o/ Maar dan nog beter!<br />
<br />
The village of [http://www.2600nl.net 2600nl]<br />
[http://www.randomdata.nl Randomdata]<br />
[http://www.revspace.nl Revspace]<br />
[http://hack42.nl/ Hack42]<br />
& Friends!<br />
<br />
'''Who are we again?'''<br />
* a bunch of people who meet once a month in Utrecht<br />
* Some people who run hackerspaces in Utrecht & Den Haag & Arnhem<br />
* Some people trying to set a hackerspace up in Amsterdam<br />
* a bunch of people who want to do technical stuff, we build, we break, we create and we invent.<br />
* like to make pancakes in the morning. *hint* (watch out for zkyp and gmc, they have a morningtemper)<br />
<br />
'''What's there to do?'''<br />
<br />
* Lasercutting! (Makerbot!)<br />
* SolderingLab!<br />
* Doing cool stuff with arduino's!<br />
* A 2600nl wargame!<br />
<br />
[[The do not forget list!]]<br />
<br />
I could bring a skottelbraai gas grill (even better than bbq). Does anyone have gas?<br />
[[User:Juerd|Juerd]] 22:39, 7 August 2010 (CEST)<br />
<br />
'''Who are coming?'''<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1"<br />
|-<br />
! Who<br />
! When<br />
! Likes to?<br />
! Space/group?<br />
|-<br />
| DrWhax<br />
| Aug (10/13th) <br />
| Break Things<br />
| 2600nl/hSpace<br />
|-<br />
| Predjuh (MC)<br />
| Right Now<br />
| Be a KaasKop :X<br />
| 2600nl<br />
|-<br />
| X4lt<br />
| When Predjuh arrived <br />
| Toettoettoet<br />
| 2600nl<br />
|-<br />
| Fish_<br />
| May-be on 50% of the event.... <br />
| Bring blinky....<br />
| Randomdata<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Gmc|Gmc]]<br />
| whole event<br />
| apply soldering iron to electronic parts<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Moem|Moem]]<br />
| whole event<br />
| bring free books to the masses<br />
| Hack42<br />
|-<br />
| Thursley<br />
| whole event<br />
| Steal your pen<br />
| Randomdata<br />
|-<br />
| Phreak<br />
| whole event<br />
| Phreaking<br />
| HITB<br />
|-<br />
| Elginno<br />
| Whole event<br />
| Write about hackers!<br />
| Hspace/2600nl<br />
|-<br />
| Combuster<br />
| whole event<br />
| Brag about ancient hardware<br />
| Randomdata<br />
|-<br />
| blokje<br />
| whole event<br />
| slack around<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| brainsmoke<br />
| whole event<br />
| ?!?!<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| praseodym<br />
| whole event<br />
| Drink beer and mate<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| Juerd || whole event? || unplug your tent || Revspace<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{Eth0:2010_summer_villages}}</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Village:Hack_in_the_random_2600_data_rev42_box&diff=7547Village:Hack in the random 2600 data rev42 box2010-08-07T20:37:23Z<p>Juerd: </p>
<hr />
<div>(aka the hackerspaces village)<br />
<br />
Omdat we een Hack in the random 2600 box village @ [https://wiki.har2009.org/page/Village:2600nl har2009]. Doen we dit natuurlijk over op eth0 camp \o/ Maar dan nog beter!<br />
<br />
The village of [http://www.2600nl.net 2600nl]<br />
[http://www.randomdata.nl Randomdata]<br />
[http://www.revspace.nl Revspace]<br />
[http://hack42.nl/ Hack42]<br />
& Friends!<br />
<br />
'''Who are we again?'''<br />
* a bunch of people who meet once a month in Utrecht<br />
* Some people who run hackerspaces in Utrecht & Den Haag & Arnhem<br />
* Some people trying to set a hackerspace up in Amsterdam<br />
* a bunch of people who want to do technical stuff, we build, we break, we create and we invent.<br />
* like to make pancakes in the morning. *hint* (watch out for zkyp and gmc, they have a morningtemper)<br />
<br />
'''What's there to do?'''<br />
<br />
* Lasercutting! (Makerbot!)<br />
* SolderingLab!<br />
* Doing cool stuff with arduino's!<br />
* A 2600nl wargame!<br />
<br />
[[The do not forget list!]]<br />
<br />
'''Who are coming?'''<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1"<br />
|-<br />
! Who<br />
! When<br />
! Likes to?<br />
! Space/group?<br />
|-<br />
| DrWhax<br />
| Aug (10/13th) <br />
| Break Things<br />
| 2600nl/hSpace<br />
|-<br />
| Predjuh (MC)<br />
| Right Now<br />
| Be a KaasKop :X<br />
| 2600nl<br />
|-<br />
| X4lt<br />
| When Predjuh arrived <br />
| Toettoettoet<br />
| 2600nl<br />
|-<br />
| Fish_<br />
| May-be on 50% of the event.... <br />
| Bring blinky....<br />
| Randomdata<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Gmc|Gmc]]<br />
| whole event<br />
| apply soldering iron to electronic parts<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Moem|Moem]]<br />
| whole event<br />
| bring free books to the masses<br />
| Hack42<br />
|-<br />
| Thursley<br />
| whole event<br />
| Steal your pen<br />
| Randomdata<br />
|-<br />
| Phreak<br />
| whole event<br />
| Phreaking<br />
| HITB<br />
|-<br />
| Elginno<br />
| Whole event<br />
| Write about hackers!<br />
| Hspace/2600nl<br />
|-<br />
| Combuster<br />
| whole event<br />
| Brag about ancient hardware<br />
| Randomdata<br />
|-<br />
| blokje<br />
| whole event<br />
| slack around<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| brainsmoke<br />
| whole event<br />
| ?!?!<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| praseodym<br />
| whole event<br />
| Drink beer and mate<br />
| Revspace<br />
|-<br />
| Juerd || whole event? || unplug your tent || Revspace<br />
|}<br />
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{{Eth0:2010_summer_villages}}</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Talk:List_of_IkeaRacks&diff=5702Talk:List of IkeaRacks2010-03-07T14:56:14Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>= EINA =<br />
Iemand met tijd over mag een mooi stukje schrijven over de EINA :)<br />
<br />
[[User:Juerd|Juerd]] 17:14, 22 February 2010 (CET)<br />
<br />
Wat is EINA?<br />
<br />
[[User:Will-Do| Will-Do]]<br />
<br />
Rack op wieltjes. http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/90120545<br />
<br />
[[User:Juerd|Juerd]] 15:56, 7 March 2010 (CET)</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Talk:List_of_IkeaRacks&diff=5615Talk:List of IkeaRacks2010-02-22T16:14:46Z<p>Juerd: New page: = EINA = Iemand met tijd over mag een mooi stukje schrijven over de EINA :) ~~~~</p>
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<div>= EINA =<br />
Iemand met tijd over mag een mooi stukje schrijven over de EINA :)<br />
<br />
[[User:Juerd|Juerd]] 17:14, 22 February 2010 (CET)</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5562LackRack2010-02-10T23:31:22Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */ hadoop? fosdem? Just a blog post, not related.</p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shininess solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
The LackRack will certainly make its appearance again this summer at [[Eth0:2010_Summer|eth0:2010 Summer]].<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin. When assembling a larger number of LACKs, [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ this link] describes a useful tool for fitting the legs to the tabletop.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as [http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062310&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150 these]<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Night table Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Odda.jpg|left|thumb|250px|ODDA ''night table'', also capable for installation of 19" equipment]]<br />
Given the circumstances some people live in, having a LackRack near your comfy couch just doesn't cut it. For all those who would rather have the possibility to install 19" equipment next to their '''bed''', IKEA has the solution: '''[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/70120546 ODDA]'''. This easily-movable ''night table'' apparently has 19" measurements as well. This has not been confirmed yet, however, rumor has it that this might be the new type of a ''portable rack'' we have seen earlier, with its first occurrence at [http://twitter.com/bamieater/status/8504463397 revspace] ([http://twitpic.com/10vqbh Picture at Twitpic]). The '''ODDA''', though, will certainly provide more stability, though have less capacity regarding the number of ''rack units''. It is estimated that this product (costing about EUR 40 in The Netherlands) will roughly have 6 to 7U of rack space.<br />
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<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Finland]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/60151312 Ireland] || EUR || 5.99 || 5.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 49 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.73, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
* [http://fenrir.high5.net/view_album.php?set_albumName=LackRack Photos of an installed RackLack] with (fanless) HP Procurve 2510 '''(in production)'''<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
* [http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2010/01/lack-rack-hack.html '''Ikea hacker''': The Lack rack hack]<br />
* [http://www.askcharly.net/blog/buzz/lackrack-tech-enabled-furniture/ '''AskCharly''': LackRack: Tech Enabled Furniture]<br />
* [http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/inspiration/ikea-lack-tablenetwork-rackthe-lackrack-107711 '''unplggd''': IKEA Lack+Network Rack=The LackRack]<br />
* [http://blog.isabel-drost.de/index.php/archives/tag/lackrack '''Inductive Bias''': Shopping at Ikea]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
* [http://tipuraneo.blogspot.com/2010/01/gunstiges-19-rack.html '''Tipuraneo''': Cheap 19" rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5561LackRack2010-02-10T23:27:32Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */ Dubbele link</p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shininess solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
The LackRack will certainly make its appearance again this summer at [[Eth0:2010_Summer|eth0:2010 Summer]].<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin. When assembling a larger number of LACKs, [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ this link] describes a useful tool for fitting the legs to the tabletop.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as [http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062310&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150 these]<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Night table Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Odda.jpg|left|thumb|250px|ODDA ''night table'', also capable for installation of 19" equipment]]<br />
Given the circumstances some people live in, having a LackRack near your comfy couch just doesn't cut it. For all those who would rather have the possibility to install 19" equipment next to their '''bed''', IKEA has the solution: '''[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/70120546 ODDA]'''. This easily-movable ''night table'' apparently has 19" measurements as well. This has not been confirmed yet, however, rumor has it that this might be the new type of a ''portable rack'' we have seen earlier, with its first occurrence at [http://twitter.com/bamieater/status/8504463397 revspace] ([http://twitpic.com/10vqbh Picture at Twitpic]). The '''ODDA''', though, will certainly provide more stability, though have less capacity regarding the number of ''rack units''. It is estimated that this product (costing about EUR 40 in The Netherlands) will roughly have 6 to 7U of rack space.<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
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| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.73, cheapest!'''<br />
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<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
* [http://fenrir.high5.net/view_album.php?set_albumName=LackRack Photos of an installed RackLack] with (fanless) HP Procurve 2510 '''(in production)'''<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
* [http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2010/01/lack-rack-hack.html '''Ikea hacker''': The Lack rack hack]<br />
* [http://www.askcharly.net/blog/buzz/lackrack-tech-enabled-furniture/ '''AskCharly''': LackRack: Tech Enabled Furniture]<br />
* [http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/inspiration/ikea-lack-tablenetwork-rackthe-lackrack-107711 '''unplggd''': IKEA Lack+Network Rack=The LackRack]<br />
* [http://blog.isabel-drost.de/index.php/archives/tag/lackrack '''lackrack as mentioned during Hadoop talk @ fosdem''']<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
* [http://tipuraneo.blogspot.com/2010/01/gunstiges-19-rack.html '''Tipuraneo''': Cheap 19" rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5560LackRack2010-02-10T23:26:18Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shininess solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
The LackRack will certainly make its appearance again this summer at [[Eth0:2010_Summer|eth0:2010 Summer]].<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin. When assembling a larger number of LACKs, [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ this link] describes a useful tool for fitting the legs to the tabletop.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as [http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062310&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150 these]<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Night table Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Odda.jpg|left|thumb|250px|ODDA ''night table'', also capable for installation of 19" equipment]]<br />
Given the circumstances some people live in, having a LackRack near your comfy couch just doesn't cut it. For all those who would rather have the possibility to install 19" equipment next to their '''bed''', IKEA has the solution: '''[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/70120546 ODDA]'''. This easily-movable ''night table'' apparently has 19" measurements as well. This has not been confirmed yet, however, rumor has it that this might be the new type of a ''portable rack'' we have seen earlier, with its first occurrence at [http://twitter.com/bamieater/status/8504463397 revspace] ([http://twitpic.com/10vqbh Picture at Twitpic]). The '''ODDA''', though, will certainly provide more stability, though have less capacity regarding the number of ''rack units''. It is estimated that this product (costing about EUR 40 in The Netherlands) will roughly have 6 to 7U of rack space.<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Finland]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/60151312 Ireland] || EUR || 5.99 || 5.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
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[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 49 || 4.77<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.73, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
* [http://fenrir.high5.net/view_album.php?set_albumName=LackRack Photos of an installed RackLack] with (fanless) HP Procurve 2510 '''(in production)'''<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
* [http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2010/01/lack-rack-hack.html '''Ikea hacker''': The Lack rack hack]<br />
* [http://www.askcharly.net/blog/buzz/lackrack-tech-enabled-furniture/ '''AskCharly''': LackRack: Tech Enabled Furniture]<br />
* [http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/inspiration/ikea-lack-tablenetwork-rackthe-lackrack-107711 '''unplggd''': IKEA Lack+Network Rack=The LackRack]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028?ref=nf '''Facebook Lackrack group''']<br />
* [http://blog.isabel-drost.de/index.php/archives/tag/lackrack '''lackrack as mentioned during Hadoop talk @ fosdem''']<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
* [http://tipuraneo.blogspot.com/2010/01/gunstiges-19-rack.html '''Tipuraneo''': Cheap 19" rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5522LackRack2010-02-02T15:27:40Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shininess solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
The LackRack will certainly make its appearance again this summer at [[Eth0:2010_Summer|eth0:2010 Summer]].<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin. When assembling a larger number of LACKs, [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ this link] describes a useful tool for fitting the legs to the tabletop.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as [http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062314&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150 these]<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Finland]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/60151312 Ireland] || EUR || 5.99 || 5.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 49 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.73, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
* [http://fenrir.high5.net/view_album.php?set_albumName=LackRack Photos of an installed RackLack] with (fanless) HP Procurve 2510 '''(in production)'''<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
* [http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2010/01/lack-rack-hack.html '''Ikea hacker''': The Lack rack hack]<br />
* [http://www.askcharly.net/blog/buzz/lackrack-tech-enabled-furniture/ '''AskCharly''': LackRack: Tech Enabled Furniture]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
* [http://tipuraneo.blogspot.com/2010/01/gunstiges-19-rack.html '''Tipuraneo''': Cheap 19" rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5517LackRack2010-02-01T20:07:09Z<p>Juerd: </p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shininess solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
The LackRack will certainly make its appearance again this summer at [[Eth0:2010_Summer|eth0:2010 Summer]].<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin. When assembling a larger number of LACKs, [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ this link] describes a useful tool for fitting the legs to the tabletop.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as [http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062314&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150 these]<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Finland]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/60151312 Ireland] || EUR || 5.99 || 5.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 49 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.73, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
* [http://fenrir.high5.net/view_album.php?set_albumName=LackRack Photos of an installed RackLack] with (fanless) HP Procurve 2510 '''(in production)'''<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
* [http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2010/01/lack-rack-hack.html '''Ikea hacker''': The Lack rack hack]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
* [http://tipuraneo.blogspot.com/2010/01/gunstiges-19-rack.html '''Tipuraneo''': Cheap 19" rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5425LackRack2010-01-26T23:34:17Z<p>Juerd: Fix fuckup</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
The LackRack will certainly make its appearance again this summer at [[Eth0:2010_Summer|eth0:2010 Summer]].<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as [http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062314&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150 these]<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062314&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Finland]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
* [http://fenrir.high5.net/view_album.php?set_albumName=LackRack Photos of an installed RackLack] with (fanless) HP Procurve 2510 '''(in production)'''<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
* [http://tipuraneo.blogspot.com/2010/01/gunstiges-19-rack.html '''Tipuraneo''': Cheap 19" rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5424LackRack2010-01-26T23:30:03Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062314&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
* [http://tipuraneo.blogspot.com/2010/01/gunstiges-19-rack.html '''Tipuraneo''': Cheap 19" rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5423LackRack2010-01-26T23:26:29Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */ Forum discussing article</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062314&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
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[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 1], [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum 2])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5422LackRack2010-01-26T23:25:22Z<p>Juerd: It's impossible to list all tweets about the lackrack, and it's unfair to list just one.</p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
== Alternative configuration ==<br />
[[Image:lack_alt1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|fitting the equipment to the rear of the front legs]]<br />
* Mounting the equipment to the rear of the front legs is recommended if you plan to fit switches with fiber uplinks; the created tabletop overhang shields the fiber connections from minor mishap<br />
[[Image:lack_alt2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|front view: 8 port switch with fiber uplink, and power bar]]<br />
[[Image:lack_alt3.jpg|right|thumb|300px|note protective overhang]]<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Note ==<br />
Current LACK tables have hollow legs; only the top 5 cm (2") is solid. Fitting equipment below the solid section may require the use of cavity plugs, such as http://apps.fischer.de/poc/default.aspx?page=product&sprache=EN&id=00062314&ekat=$EKAT-HK-EN&kat=$MART-HK-$MKAT-HK-$MPG-G7-$MZG-F150<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
* [http://forums.hexus.net/general-discussion/179779-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html '''Hexus''' LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=Eth0:2010_Lost_and_Found&diff=5419Eth0:2010 Lost and Found2010-01-26T22:51:29Z<p>Juerd: /* Lost */</p>
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<div>{{Eth0:2010_Winter}}<br />
= Lost and Found on eth0:2010 Winter edition =<br />
<br />
== Lost ==<br />
* item lost by $nick -> $contact_info <br />
* 30+ meter grijs cat5e kabel (gebruikt boven tussen FooBar's laptop en de switch) by Vision -> don't bother, just tell me who has it. Please make it of good use. :-)<br />
* Sleep. Unidentified but large amount.<br />
* What little sanity i had<br />
* <paniekzaaiert> <del>Analogue throw-away camera, I believe it was a Kodak -> contact [[User:Will-Do|Will-Do]]</del> <paniekzaaiert> Ik had hem zelf<br />
* Kleine zwart grijze plastic gereedschap kist (leeg) -> contact [[User:Zarya|zarya]]<br />
* ~5m gele netwerkkabel, met speciale lipjes zodat je hem makkelijk door een zooi draden heen kan trekken, daarom wil ik hem ook heel graag terug :)<br />
* witte stekkerdoos met zwart/geel gestreepte tape op de achterkant -> contact [[User:Juerd|Juerd]]<br />
<br />
== Found ==<br />
* item found by $nick -> $contact_info<br />
* Grijs-witte sjaal, gevonden voor Will-Do -> contact Will-Do of failbaitr<br />
* <del>Een kussen, wit met blauw hokjespatroon -> aequitas</del> -> stitch<br />
* <del>grijze 2.5" USB HD met een elastiek eromheen: http://twitpic.com/yrxpc . Gevonden op de achterbank van de auto, contact [[user:pluisje|pluisje]] als ie van jou is :)</del> mine! --mrngm</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5402LackRack2010-01-25T10:28:58Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]<br />
* [http://alsanan.info/5456 '''alasan''': LackRack]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5401LackRack2010-01-25T10:25:17Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack_icon.png|right|thumb|128px]]<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
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|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
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| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
* [http://blog.webwereld.nl/2010/01/25/een-datacenter-in-je-huiskamer/ '''Webwereld''': Een datacenter in je huiskamer]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5395LackRack2010-01-24T16:12:52Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger discovers that his 19" gear lacks mounting brackets, after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5394LackRack2010-01-24T16:10:48Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger finds out that his 19" gear lacked mounting brackets after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5393LackRack2010-01-24T16:10:32Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
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[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
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| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger finds out that his 19" gear lacked mounting brackets after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/01/22/server-hack-how-to-build-your-own-ikea-servers/ '''Zedomax''': Server Hack – How to Build Your Own IKEA Servers!<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5392LackRack2010-01-24T16:08:59Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
* [http://rapture.tweakblogs.net/blog/3449/lackrack.html '''Rapture's logs''': LackRack] (Blogger finds out that his 19" gear lacked mounting brackets after buying a new LackRack...)<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5391LackRack2010-01-24T04:36:19Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */</p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/LackRack/267773044028 LackRack fans on Facebook]<br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5390LackRack2010-01-24T04:30:51Z<p>Juerd: /* Links */ +another forum</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
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= Pricing =<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
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| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
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|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
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[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
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[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
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| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters] ([http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/48713-lackrack-ikea-server-racks-living-room-datacenters.html forum])<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5389LackRack2010-01-24T04:28:52Z<p>Juerd: woeps, überstoere revspacelackrack weghalen was niet de bedoeling natuurlijk</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:Lackrack enterprise.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[http://revspace.nl RevSpace] branded LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5388LackRack2010-01-24T04:26:52Z<p>Juerd: zie irc 2:02 am</p>
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<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:49406 PE145331 S3.jpg|right|thumb|400px|LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5378LackRack2010-01-23T14:46:09Z<p>Juerd: layout</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:49406 PE145331 S3.jpg|right|thumb|400px|LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right"><br />
= Pricing =<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center;"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5377LackRack2010-01-23T14:44:00Z<p>Juerd: /* Pricing */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Pricing ==<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center"<br />
! Region !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.hk/brochure/xmas/x%27mas_brochure_2007%5Bweb%5D.pdf Hong Kong] || HKD || 99.9 || 9.09<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/jp/en/catalog/products/70161674 Japan] || JPY || 999 || 7.87<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cn/en/catalog/products/70161674 China] || CNY || 69.00|| 7.15<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:49406 PE145331 S3.jpg|right|thumb|400px|LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5376LackRack2010-01-23T14:37:40Z<p>Juerd: /* Pricing */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurrence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Pricing ==<br />
{|border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center"<br />
! Country !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia SA+WA]|| AUD || 24.95||15.91<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.co.il/?catid={2E4F8C6E-0BD6-4BF8-8869-63CC09A13681}&details_type=1&itemid={9C6AEB73-CEB3-4507-9871-651BB092533A} Israel] || ILS || 79 || 15.03<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70161674 Australia] || AUD || 19.99||12.75<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.kw/coffeeandsidetables-m.html Kuwait] || KWD || 4.50 ||11.08<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||10.02<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungary] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Singapore] || SGD || 17.90 || 9.02<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.my/catalog/product_display.asp?art=70161674-20248-1-4-290479176-57835894 Malaysia] || MYR || 39.90 || 8.31<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75, cheapest!'''<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:49406 PE145331 S3.jpg|right|thumb|400px|LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerdhttps://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php?title=LackRack&diff=5374LackRack2010-01-23T14:18:15Z<p>Juerd: /* Pricing */ sorting fuckup</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:LackRack.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The first implementation: Red LackRack with Ethernet switch and table lamp]]<br />
<br />
Note to short URL fanatics: this page is available as http://lackrack.org/.<br />
<br />
= The LackRack =<br />
First occurence on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]], the LackRack is the ultimate, low-cost, high shinyness solution for your modular datacenter-in-the-living-room. Featuring the [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 LACK] (side table) from Ikea, the LackRack is an easy-to-implement, exact-fit datacenter building block.<br />
It's a little known fact that we have seen Google engineers tinker with Lack tables since way back in 2009.<br />
<br />
= Summary =<br />
[[Image:Lack-offline.jpg|right|thumb|250px|When temporarily not in use, multiple LackRacks can be stacked in a space-efficient way ''without disassembly'', unlike competing 19" server racks.]]The LackRack was first seen on [[Eth0:2010_Winter|eth0:2010 Winterlan]] in the no-shoe Lounge area. Its low-cost and perfect fit are great for mounting up to 8 U of 19" hardware, such as switches (see below), or perhaps other 19" gear. It's very easy to assemble, and thanks to the design, they are stable enough to hold (for example) 19" switches and you can put your bottle of Club-Mate on top! Multi-shiny LackRack can also be painted to your specific preferences and the airflow is unprecedented!<br />
<br />
= Howto =<br />
You can find a howto on buying a LackRack on [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ this page]. This includes the proof that a 19" switch can indeed be placed in the LackRack in its natural habitat!<br />
[[Image:Lackrack-w-switch.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Close-up of the LackRack, with a switch, in its natural habitat (the IKEA)]]<br />
<br />
= Assembly =<br />
[[Image:5x_lackrack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Illustration of the LackRack's modularity]]''For assembly in terms of a programming language, this is not the page you need.''<br />
<br />
However, in order to assemble the LackRack, there are a few prerequisites or tools that are needed:<br />
* 1 (or more) LACK side table from Ikea<br />
* Screwdriver (whether muscle-driven or motor-driven, with preference of the latter)<br />
* Wood screws (they should fit in the rack mounts on your appliance, and not exceed 1" in length)<br />
* Spare time<br />
<br />
That's all! First, follow the assembly instructions in the Ikea manual in order to assemble the LACK.<br />
After that, the installation of your 19" hardware can begin.<br />
<br />
The LackRack is a stackable modular product. Additional elements can be stacked on top easily. Brackets to secure the top element to the bottom one are not included but available from your local non-computer hardware store.<br />
* If you put several LackRacks side by side, the higher levels can be staggered to form a pyramid. This feature is not present in any other of the commercially available rack products.<br />
<br />
= Installation =<br />
[[Image:Lackrack2.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Due to their light weight design, Lackracks will grow to any required size without compromise]]<br />
Installing hardware in your LackRack is easy!<br />
* ''Optional but recommended'' - Put the table on its side (which one is your decision) or upside down<br />
* Mount the hardware between the left and right leg<br />
** If you mount the first item, it is recommended to install it against the table top for good fit. This happens automatically if you have the LackRack upside down, except in zero gravity environments.<br />
* Screw all the screws that fit in the rack mount in the left and right leg (for stability). <br />
** With deep units, a Z-shaped bracket may be advisable to secure the rear of the unit against the underside of the tabletop.<br />
* ???<br />
* Profit! (note how [http://www.rackable.com lackable.com] has been bought by sgi recently)<br />
<br />
== Goodies ==<br />
* You can put food and/or drink on your rack.<br />
* You can put a small lamp on top of the rack to see your hardware and/or better find the aforementioned food and drink.<br />
* The table can be painted in a color of your preference, or decorated in various ways. The eth0 Design team can advise, for a fee, how to optimally decorate the rack to suit your environment.<br />
** That means, no more dull black/gray racks!<br />
** Or you can put stickers of your favorite event on them : [http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/Image:Lack2.jpg]<br />
* It's easy to colour-code your datacentre: e.g. <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">red</span> for critical services, <span style="color:grey;font-weight:bold">grey</span> for office automation, <span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">green</span> for file-servers, <span style="font-weight:bold">black</span> for systems and network management.<br />
* Cheap!<br />
* Easy!<br />
* Looks good!<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
* Q: Does the LackRack provide redundant power supply?<br />
** A: Only if you add it yourself<br />
* Q: Can I put my (coffee) mug on top and don't have to worry about it if I spill liquid on the LackRack?<br />
** A: You can spill coffee on the LackRack, since it can be cleaned quite easily. However, if you have appliances '''in''' the LackRack, there is a chance that these appliances cannot handle the coffee (or any other liquid). You should take precautions in order to protect your appliances<br />
<br />
= Specs =<br />
As from the Ikea [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 product page]:<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
**Almost 9U of rack space<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
== Pricing ==<br />
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! Country !! Currency !! Price !! Price in €<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20011413 Canada] || CAD || 14.99||'''10.02'''<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
[http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/2010/ikea_catalogue/GR/ Greece]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 9.95 || 9.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/cz/cs/catalog/products/20011413 Czech] || CZK || 249 || 9.55<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com.tr/urundetay/20011413/lack_yan_sehpa.aspx Turkey]||TRY || 19.95|| 9.48<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.ro/ro/Produse/0/1739/0/LACK.htm Romania] || RON || 39 || 9.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/catalog/products/20011413 Hungaria] || HUF || 2490 || 9.19<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20011413 Russia] || RUR || 349 || 8.27<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/at/de/catalog/products/20011413 Austria]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/20011413 Germany]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/20011413 Italy]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/sk/sk/catalog/products/20011413 Slovakia]<br />
| EUR || 7.99 || 7.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/20011413 Poland] || PLN || 29.99|| 7.34<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/ch/de/catalog/products/20011413 Switzerland] || CHF || 9.95 || 6.76<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413 United Kingdom] || GBP || 4.99 || 5.69<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20011413 United States] || USD || 7.99 || 5.65<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/catalog/products/20011413 Denmark] || DKK || 39 || 5.24<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Belgium]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/20011413 Netherlands]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/pt/pt/catalog/products/20011413 Portugal]<br><br />
[http://www.ikea.com/es/es/catalog/products/20011413 Spain]<br />
| EUR || 4.99 || 4.99<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/20011413 France] || EUR || 4.95 || 4.95<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/products/20011413 Ikealand] || SEK || 39 || 4.77<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.ikea.com/no/no/catalog/products/20011413 Norway] || NOK || 39 || '''4.75'''<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Special Editions=<br />
<br />
== Enterprise Edition ==<br />
[[Image:49406 PE145331 S3.jpg|right|thumb|400px|LackRack Enterprise Edition]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00095036 Ikea LACK coffee table]: almost twice as deep, and comes with a shelf. Its size allows both short ends to be used as rack space simultaneously. It's interesting to note that Ikea photographed it from the side; an uncommon artistic approach to 19" server rack photography.<br />
It provides for 8 U of hardware: 4 on either side of the shelf.<br />
<br />
Following ICT tradition, the Enterprise Edition is more than three times as expensive, while providing less stability than two of the regular products combined.<br />
<br />
*Product information<br />
**Easy to assemble.<br />
**Low weight; easy to move.<br />
**Readily available desktop area holding your laptop during maintenance.<br />
**Levenstein distance of "Lack" and "Rack" is 1. Can this still be a coincidence?<br />
<br />
*Designer:<br />
**IKEA of Sweden<br />
<br />
*Product dimensions<br />
**Length: 90cm <br />
**Width: 55cm (21 5/8 ")<br />
**Height: 45cm (17 3/4 ")<br />
<br />
*Care instructions<br />
**Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.<br />
**Wipe dry with a clean cloth<br />
<br />
*Product description :<br />
**Top: Particleboard, Fiberboard, ABS plastic, Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Clear acrylic lacquer<br />
**Filling material: Paper<br />
**Leg: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Foil, Foil<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=lackrack Twitter search on #lackrack] <!-- hash mark intentionally left out in URL :) --><br />
; Danish<br />
* [http://www.sunech.com/2010/01/21/serverrack-fra-ikea/ '''Sunech''': Server rack from Ikea?]<br />
* [http://www.lydmaskinen.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&p=273452 '''Lydmaskinen''': Forum thread]<br />
; Dutch<br />
* [http://www.webhostingtalk.nl/webhostingtalk-lounge/157237-het-lackrack-van-ikea-3.html '''WebHostingTalk''': Forum thread]<br />
; English<br />
* [http://mrngm.com/eth0/LackRack/ '''mrngm''': LackRack - an odyssee] (Buyer's guide)<br />
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA_Hack_a_Lack/ '''instructables''': IKEA Hack-a-Lack] (Not about the LackRack per se, but a method for assembling a large number of them)<br />
* [http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/01/21/the-new-data-center-rack-from-ikea/ '''Data Center Knowledge''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/lackrack_ikea_server_racks_for_livi.html '''Make:''': Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
* [http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/01/21/1717224/LackRack-Makes-Home-Colocation-More-Affordable '''Slashdot''': LackRack Makes Home Colocation More Affordable]<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.com/news,10613.html '''NordicHardware''': The LackRack - €5 server rack, for real!] ([http://www.nordichardware.com/forum/view-previous-topic-vt13397.html forum])<br />
* [http://dailydiy.com/2010/01/22/lackrack-ikea-server-racks-for-living-room-datacenters/ '''Daily DIY''': LackRack: Ikea server racks for living room datacenters]<br />
; French<br />
* [http://www.artiflo.net/2010/01/ikea-arrive-dans-les-datacenter/ '''Artiflo''': Ikea arrives in the datacentre]<br />
; German<br />
* [http://blogmmix.ch/kategorie/aktuell/happy-birthday-30-jahre-lack-beistelltisch.html '''BlogMMix''': Happy birthday, 30 year old sidetable!]<br />
* [http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/news/vermischtes/2312088/lackrack.html '''GameStar''': IKEA table as server rack]<br />
; <span title="Swedish :)">Ikeaspråk</span><br />
* [http://www.techworld.idg.se/2.2524/1.287656/serverracket-du-hittar-pa-ikea '''Techworld''': Server racks at Ikea] ([http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=906172 forum])<br />
* [http://www.nordichardware.se/nyhet,17256.html '''NordicHardware''': The world's cheapest 19-inch rack from IKEA] ([http://nhw.se/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=182544&forum=17 forum])<br />
; Japanese<br />
* [http://www.isisaka.com/blog/archives/2010/01/ikea19.html '''石坂''': Ikea-made 19" rack]<br />
; Russian<br />
* [http://habrahabr.ru/tag/LACKRack/ '''Хабрахабр''': Server rack from Ikea]<br />
; Spanish<br />
* [http://www.internetlab.es/post/857/una-nueva-estructura-para-servidores-de-ikea '''internetlab''': The New Data Center Rack From ... IKEA?]<br />
* [http://www.acens.com/blog/ikea-diversifica-y-entra-en-el-sector-de-infraestructura-para-datacenters '''acens''': Ikea diversifies and enters infrastructure market for datacenters]</div>Juerd