Re: ATX Blade?

From: Alex Sheehan (alexsheehan_at_covad.net)
Date: 08/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 15:24:07 -0400

 I am also looking for solutions for consolidating my existing 190 node
messaging system. ATXblade seems to fit my requirements and budget.
However, I have not tried the ATX based blade concept yet. I have reviewed
the ATXBlade Tutorial page.

<http://www.rackmount.com/Rackmt/Tutorial/Blade.htm>

It seems to be very straightforward. I will order a few units from the
vendor to see if they are any good.

"Scott Jackson" <Scottjackson@britsys.net> wrote in message
news:942dnZyWIrEKBq3cRVn-sQ@britsys.net...
> ATX Blade?
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> Has anyone tried an ATX based blade server chassis? I remembered someone
> recently post a messages regarding to consolidating PC based cluster
> servers. An ATX based blade chassis was suggested. Is it practical? I am
> thinking about upgrading 5-8 servers in my server room to such chassis.
>
> <http://www.rackmount.com/Rackmt/ATXBladeS100.htm>
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> Thanks,
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> Scott
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>

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