Preparing for first build

[trentk10]

Can't answer your M2 question, but curious to know which racks you are considering...

New 25U 4 Post Open Frame Network Data Server Rack 19" 1000MM Deep With L Rails
[URL='http://www.ebay.com/itm/201397107120?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT']StarTech.com 25U Adjustable Depth Open Frame 4 Post Server Rack w/ Casters[/URL]
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The StarTech one seems higher quality from the reviews I have read for both, and from what I have seen so far the StarTech brand accessories cost more.

The one from Raising Electronics comes with 3 rails already, so I wouldn't have to purchase anything but the rack with the 3 included rails right now.

 

[GBillR]

New 25U 4 Post Open Frame Network Data Server Rack 19" 1000MM Deep With L Rails
StarTech.com 25U Adjustable Depth Open Frame 4 Post Server Rack w/ Casters
The StarTech one seems higher quality from the reviews I have read for both, and from what I have seen so far the StarTech brand accessories cost more.

The one from Raising Electronics comes with 3 rails already, so I wouldn't have to purchase anything but the rack with the 3 included rails right now.

As I mentioned earlier: Just make sure any rack you purchase will accommodate that case you are considering... it's a full 25.5 inches deep. That was one of the primary reasons I didn't go with a rack mounted solution. All of the really decent rack mounted cases for this application are very deep. Most "consumer" grade rack hardware is not.

 

[Ericloewe]

Are the M.2 tested hardware lists for the motherboard strictly followed?

As much as for any PCIe device, which is to say "no".