----- 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
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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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