haz0rd
So I am building a new Mobile DJ Rack. I have Amps, Crossover, EQ, Sound Processor, Racked in
and I wanted to permanently rack a PC. I have 8 Rack Units Left so it's enough space for a rack mountable server.. I grabbed a IBM x345 (2 RUs) that I use to use as a web server here and to find out it's too long.... Stupid me I should have figured....
So now the project is to build a server but I don't know where to find the proper size rack mountable cases and the motherboards to fit. I can then use PCI soundcard etc...
has anyone done this before?
and I wanted to permanently rack a PC. I have 8 Rack Units Left so it's enough space for a rack mountable server.. I grabbed a IBM x345 (2 RUs) that I use to use as a web server here and to find out it's too long.... Stupid me I should have figured....
So now the project is to build a server but I don't know where to find the proper size rack mountable cases and the motherboards to fit. I can then use PCI soundcard etc...
has anyone done this before?
Posté Thu 01 Mar 07 @ 4:43 pm
DJ Cyder
17 inches and shallower is a good choice, check out my blog. I managed to fit a 19 in deep one in my case by using right angle plugs and putting a spacer plate behind the rack ears on the case.
Posté Thu 01 Mar 07 @ 7:19 pm
mariushallangos
Hi. Check my blog. I have to admit that will take 2 persons to carry my rack :D .
Posté Thu 01 Mar 07 @ 9:18 pm
DJ Mad Maxx
http://www.gtweb.net/j3150.html?ref=google
This is a great 16" deep case. I just had on built last week from gtweb and it's awesome
This is a great 16" deep case. I just had on built last week from gtweb and it's awesome
Posté Thu 01 Mar 07 @ 9:27 pm
haz0rd
Hey thanks Guys...... this will be an Awesome Rack!
Posté Thu 01 Mar 07 @ 10:29 pm
andytaylor125
Hi Guys,
reading with interest, could somebody tell me what the difference between ATX & BTX is please? is it a standard size of motherboard or something?
Thanks :)
reading with interest, could somebody tell me what the difference between ATX & BTX is please? is it a standard size of motherboard or something?
Thanks :)
Posté Fri 02 Mar 07 @ 12:29 pm
villageinn
The standard size of the motherboard ATX is what most desktop Pc´s are. BTX maybe smaller..
Posté Fri 02 Mar 07 @ 1:46 pm
djsherz
Sounds like you have plenty of space left in your rack.... why not save some money and build it in yourself? Take the removable motherboard baseplate out of a standard PC case, and mount it in the bottom of the rack. I built a wooden frame around this that holds the PSU, drives, PCI cards etc - the end result is lighter than a rack, is totally customisable to your requirements, and a heck of a lot cheaper. I've been building systems like this for about 5 years now, it's always worked fine, just remember to add plenty of cooling to keep everything happy...
Check my blog for a few pics....
Check my blog for a few pics....
Posté Fri 02 Mar 07 @ 6:49 pm