Pat_DJ
Hi,
I was wondering what is the best way to create a rackmount PC?
What I mean is, should I buy a PC already built for a rackmount, or is it possible to buy the rackmount case, and build the PC myself?
Warm Regards,
Pat
I was wondering what is the best way to create a rackmount PC?
What I mean is, should I buy a PC already built for a rackmount, or is it possible to buy the rackmount case, and build the PC myself?
Warm Regards,
Pat
Inviato Thu 24 Apr 08 @ 5:50 am
Tim Bennett
Google "rack mount server cases", you can find them in any stage of assembly, from just the case to a full blown system ready to go.
I have a nice 4U case that I used for awhile but I'm not using a racked rig at this time. it is now a media system in my home theatre.
A 4U case is good because you have plenty of room for expansion. But a 2U or 3U case can work, just not much room for additional cards, ie video, usb, firewire. I guess would depend on how much rack space you have availabe.
This idea is a little ghetto, but I have racked a regular tower pc by securing it to a 19" rack shelf. If you have a tower you might not mind experimenting with you could buy a shelf a lot cheaper than you can buy a server case. It would basically be a 4U case at that point.
I have a nice 4U case that I used for awhile but I'm not using a racked rig at this time. it is now a media system in my home theatre.
A 4U case is good because you have plenty of room for expansion. But a 2U or 3U case can work, just not much room for additional cards, ie video, usb, firewire. I guess would depend on how much rack space you have availabe.
This idea is a little ghetto, but I have racked a regular tower pc by securing it to a 19" rack shelf. If you have a tower you might not mind experimenting with you could buy a shelf a lot cheaper than you can buy a server case. It would basically be a 4U case at that point.
Inviato Thu 24 Apr 08 @ 8:52 am
DJ Marcel_1
click on my blog pat, I have some pics of my Rack-mounted mobile system
Inviato Thu 24 Apr 08 @ 11:15 am
mp3jrick
I have a 3U short atx case if anyone is interested.
It held 4 500g drives at one point.
Make an offer and its yours
r
It held 4 500g drives at one point.
Make an offer and its yours
r
Inviato Thu 24 Apr 08 @ 11:45 am