Rack Mounted Atx case.

[dalewakelin]

I am thinking of making all my pcs rack mount as it would save space, but i dont know where to look for rack mount cases and i need a rack mount cabinet. I have no idea where to look as i checked the mainstream places and they where way out of my budget. (£3000 for a case?!?!) But srsly im not rich so keep budget in mind. Thanks

 

[MadMarc]

I am thinking of making all my pcs rack mount as it would save space, but i dont know where to look for rack mount cases and i need a rack mount cabinet. I have no idea where to look as i checked the mainstream places and they where way out of my budget. (£3000 for a case?!?!) But srsly im not rich so keep budget in mind. Thanks

All server stuff is very expensive, so are rack case. How many pcs do you have that a huge rack cabinet would safe you space? If you want to put a desktop rig into a rack you'll need 4u chassis

 

[SEBAR]

I am thinking of making all my pcs rack mount as it would save space, but i dont know where to look for rack mount cases and i need a rack mount cabinet. I have no idea where to look as i checked the mainstream places and they where way out of my budget. (£3000 for a case?!?!) But srsly im not rich so keep budget in mind. Thanks

IW-R300 is an inexpensive case. You have to remember that these rack mount systems are intended for business and not for individual consumers and will be very expensive.

 

[SEBAR]

I am thinking of making all my pcs rack mount as it would save space, but i dont know where to look for rack mount cases and i need a rack mount cabinet. I have no idea where to look as i checked the mainstream places and they where way out of my budget. (£3000 for a case?!?!) But srsly im not rich so keep budget in mind. Thanks

Sorry for the double post. IE went cazy on me. the IW-R300 is inexpensive at $150-$200 US dollars.

 

[dalewakelin]

Sorry for the double post. IE went cazy on me. the IW-R300 is inexpensive at $150-$200 US dollars.

Sorry for the late reply i was having a fight with a daddy long legs, but any way yeah. I had a look on newegg and they had some cheapish ones.

 

[dalewakelin]

All server stuff is very expensive, so are rack case. How many pcs do you have that a huge rack cabinet would safe you space? If you want to put a desktop rig into a rack you'll need 4u chassis

I have 3-5 computers and in the future a network switch which takes up 1U ^_^

 

[MadMarc]

I have 3-5 computers and in the future a network switch which takes up 1U ^_^

I'm just not sure if it's worth spending that much money, even if you find cheaper cases, I don't think there is a "value rack cabinet"
Also consider the noise that comes from the server grade fans

Please don't think I don't like the idea but it's just difficult to combine server and desktop stuff

 

[dalewakelin]

I'm just not sure if it's worth spending that much money, even if you find cheaper cases, I don't think there is a "value rack cabinet"
Also consider the noise that comes from the server grade fans

Please don't think I don't like the idea but it's just difficult to combine server and desktop stuff

I know, i might try looking for second hand server stuff and refurbing it. I have an abundance of fans so switching them shouldn't be a problem and i could control them.

 

[hmmblah]

Tripplite make inexpensive racks. It will depend on how tall you want it and if you want it enclosed. A 4 post open frame 13U rack is under $200. You can get a 42U for under $500.

 

[dalewakelin]

Im going to see if i can find any racks/cabinets on ebay and for actual cases i might go to rosewill or if i see something on ebay or maybe if a friend has or my local computer shop. I might go to tripplite for a rack.

 

[dalewakelin]

My plans:

This will be my pbx or media server 2U, Rosewill RSV-Z2000:

This will be my home file server 4U, Rosewill RSV-L4000:

This will be my render server 4U, Ebuyer black generic rackmount case:

And they will go inside this 12U, Dynamode CAB-W12U-EL550:

I will also be putting in a 1U network switch and a 1U UPS.
(All together 12U)