A small server setup can still bend a rack shelf
A is holding one and two HDDs, and the shelf is visibly bending. The screws are already tightened very hard.
The main issue is likely not loose screws, but the shelf design and the weight placed on it. A is supported from one side, so it can sag when the load sits too far forward or is heavier than expected.
Key points
- The shelf is carrying an and two HDDs.
- The shelf is bending enough to raise a stability concern.
- The screws are already tightened hard, so loose screws may not be the root problem.
- A can sag when small server gear and drives place weight too far forward.