Physical security for single device in a shared rack (3845)

barryhart · ‎05-16-2010

I have a Cisco 3845 3RU router in a shared rack and have been looking for a way

to prevent the cables being un-plugged etc. The router is in a shared rack with another customer and I need to be able to restrict physical access to that single router whilst still allowing access to the other equipment.

I did look at installing a split rack but this was too costly and am wondering if there is a lockable plate or tray of some sort the router can have installed across the front to prevent access. I have searched the web and even contacted several rack suppliers but have no suggestions.

Any idea of a product out there I can use ?

Regards,

Barry

mcwalter · ‎05-17-2010

Is it a 2 or 4 post rack? If its a 4-post you can look this.

http://www.rackmountsolutions.net/Security%20Doors.asp#PERFORATED%20Security%20Covers

I would be aware of how this may affect the airflow of your router for cooling. No good solving one problem by creating another.