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Re: Rack hardware



Just because it can be done.
 
Linux based so no expansion cards required other than network card if the mobo can boot without graphics card. With a serial LCD display on the front panel. No floppy (after setup) or cdrom drive. An LED and a reset switch.
 
I will certainly look into your suggestions.
 
Steve
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 1:24 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Rack hardware

Hi Steve,
 
Any real reason why you want to go 1U or 2U ?
 
Almost any desktop will fit a 3U (5.25") or mini/midi tower laid on its side will fit a 4U (7")
 
Remove the plastic front, remove the lid and fit in the chassis of the 19" case. Cut the appropriate drive slots in the front panel and you have a rack mount case. No need to source any obscure/expensive server type boards as any normal PC cards will fit your case. Want a faster server - cheap mobo change and its done. Need specialised soundcard or video card - standard PC sound/graphics card. You also wont be limited to only 1 or 2 expansion cards as you would with risers.
 
Just my view on how I would do it.
 
You can get a 3U or 4U case for about 40 quid and transfer any old PC into it.
 
Hope that helps
 
Keith

 -----Original Message-----
From: Steve B [mailto:steve@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 17 February 2002 12:27
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxxSubject: [ukha_d] Rack hardware

I am thinking of hacking a pc into elcheapo 1u or 2u server. Using a bare rack mount case. Any help with suppliers for cases, riser cards etc ?
 
Steve.


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