Here I present the way how I have put together a mobile rack to house Cisco switches, Cisco routers, and a virtualization server for CCNA-CCPN studies and for learning Linux KVM virtualization.
The build is using a 55x55cm IKEA "Lack" table (part number 200.11413), four wheels from IKEA (part number 568.200.00) and a set of screws and screw anchors (part number 001.692.49).
Having the whole thing rotate around on wheels is particularly nice, because this was one of the issues stopping me from making new videos on the Cisco stackwise series.
This rack is a very cheap alternative compared to Skeletek racks, especially when we factor in the shipping costs due to the wight/size. Skeletek makes awesome racks, but most Skeletek racks are only 2-post per default, which will have a hard time to hold a front-heavy rack mount server. One can buy from Skeletek an expansion bracket, but the bracket alone costs above 80Euros not including shipping.
Putting the IKEA "Lack" table rack together is really easy, one needs only basic tools and a bit of drilling/screwing.
In addition to the table, I also used three 55cm metal "Bygel" handles to stiffen the structure of the rack and to provide anchor points for cabling etc.
In the video I am referring to a 1.5 cm distance between the tables edge and the edge of the plates holding the wheels, but I found that actually 1.0cm works better.
The resulting rack is considerably more sturdy than the cheap keyboard stand I own which was hosting earlier a couple of my Cisco switches. I found that the two-post racks and the keyboard stands are just too flimsy and they do not hold the weight of the equipment safely.
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