Re: Kinda OT: Rack Mount Cases

From: Christopher Browne (cbbrowne_at_acm.org)
Date: 10/07/04 

Date: 6 Oct 2004 22:05:04 GMT

Oops! "Michael" <michaeln@twentyten.org> was seen spray-painting on a wall:
> I was wondering if anyone had recommendations (based on experience) for
> rackmount cases out there. I'm looking to select a rackmount case for some
> custom servers for our office. I really like the Dell cases and rails, but
> they really limit me on what I can put in the servers themselves. I'm
> looking for a case that has a good layout (be it fans, screws etc.) and a
> decent rail kit. The Dell is just outstanding in this regard, but like I
> said our needs require that we build a few of these boxes ourselves.
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation? I've purchased three CalPC cases and
> they're ok, but I'd like something better. There has to be something
> better. ;-)

We've bought a barrel of Enermax 2U and 4U cases:

  <http://www.maxpoint.com/products/rack_cha/spec_pg/ic213b/index.htm>

Plenty O desktop cases disappeared from the office in favor of these,
and have substantially improved the density of hardware in the server
room :-).

Routing power cabling to disk drives was a bit of a pain, but I keep
seeing more of them in the computer room. 

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