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Xtrema
09-09-2008, 08:38 AM
Does anyone seen a rack-mountable USB hub in town or on the internet? I need one with at least 6 ports but more the better.
Thaco
09-09-2008, 09:00 AM
DIY http://www.denondjforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=9279&p=83945

or, regular hub + velcro
Zero102
09-09-2008, 09:50 AM
1U shelf, regular hub, velcro.

Cheaper than anything you'll find for rackmount USB hubs. That said, somebody out there has to make one...
Xtrema
09-10-2008, 12:22 PM
Originally posted by Thaco
DIY http://www.denondjforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=9279&p=83945

or, regular hub + velcro

That's the route I probably have to take but was hoping someone would market an already made device that doesn't look ghetto and throw some support behind it.
Grogador
09-10-2008, 01:58 PM
Support? Having trouble figuring out which way the USB connector faces? :rolleyes:
Zero102
09-10-2008, 02:23 PM
I think he means physical support for the connectors...

Those clip-in USB ports look neat, but I doubt they are worth the cost / potential trouble. If you absolutely have to have the look they are the best option for you, but you'd still need a normal USB hub and some cables. You could mount it on a shelf behind the plate if you like. I'd skip on it if the rack was ever being moved though.
Xtrema
09-10-2008, 04:19 PM
Originally posted by Grogador
Support? Having trouble figuring out which way the USB connector faces? :rolleyes:

I would rather pay to chuck and replace the device instead of spending time to rebuild and troubleshoot a faulty cable/port/hub.

It's way cheaper.

Also in term of liability, if I built it and it broke, it's my fault. If vendor device failed, it's the vendor's fault.