Re: Experiences with rack mounted kit mounted *vertically*

On 2/8/2025 10:42 PM, Jasen Betts wrote:

On 2025-02-05, Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote:

Anyone have any long-term experiences regarding (wall) mounting
rack mountable kit front-down or front-up?  Reliability,
accessibility, etc.  And, any suggestions to protect the
openings-susceptible-to-gravitational-interference?

 some rack computers have filters, but appliances less so.

But you could always tack something onto the exterior to
protect openings from detris.  That, assuming the openings
are never in flux (as the ports would inevitably be).

Any suggestions as to which (-up or -down) might be better?

 why not edge-side-up?

Then the top and bottom -most ports have to be in the range
of the user's reach.  Anything above the topmost port would
be wasted/unuseful space.
Ports down lets the body of the switch occupy the space
*above* the user's reach.
[Presumably, the power inlet -- now at the back of the switch,
considerably above the down-facing front -- needs infrequent/seldom
access]