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Basic SR-2 Build

nitrobass24 said:
BTW this rackmount case should work.
http://www.chassis-plans.com/rackmo...ter-chassis/C9-4u-rackmount-eatx-chassis.html
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I may have to check on this case. I still don't think it will work due to the extra 1/8" of width on the SR-2. Having the PSU in the front is a good idea, but it looks like you could still mount a standard PSU in the rear of the case. That just looks like a problem to me. Any idea what those reduntant units cost? I have never had one, but I suspect they are pricey...
 
That case is for SSI-MEB/SWTX form factor mobos. Which beleive it or not are actually larger than the SR-2.

SR-2 is 15in wide, and this case supports 16in wide mobos.

Also just about Industrial computer rackmount case will work. Like the Norco 6u rackmounts come to mind.
 
The SR-2 is 13 1/8" wide and 15" deep. If the width dimention for SWTX is the 16, wouldn't that make the depth a problem? I wondered about that just looking at the case. There is a lot of stuff in the front of it, and it is only 26" deep to begin with. It also looks like width would be a problem based on where the I/O ports come out. Looking at the SuperMicro SWTX board, the I/O port are much closer to the center of the board. Looking at it from the back, the SR-2 needs a ton of room to the right of the I/O ports. It doean't look like the SWTX form factor really does. It just has a few inches overhanging to the left of the I/O ports. Maybe I am not seeing it right since I have never looked at an SWTX board before. I just know with my old 4U case, I couldn't get the board over to the right (looking at the back) far enough to get the I/O stuff lined up with the opening.
 
personally, I'm just interested to know the cheapest option for an SR2 case
 
So am I, especially if the option is rack mountable.
 
Here's the only rackmount case I've found so far, but it's far from cheap. If anyone can figure out the original manufacturer, it would probably be cheaper to buy direct.
 
jebo_4jc said:
personally, I'm just interested to know the cheapest option for an SR2 case
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Do you mind a little modding? Your cheapest option might be something old. There are possibly plenty of older server cases that could be an alternative option if you look around.

My decade-old server cases can easily accommodate the SR-2 without modification. The only problem I foresee is losing the bottom PCI-E slot due to the new form factor and lack of an opening for it in the rear of the case. For my personal needs, that wouldn't be an issue since I doubt I'd require filling all slots (haven't done that in years). That could be fixed with a little use of the dremel if I really need the bottom slot. My cases are designed with generous space beneath the motherboard.

I measured the internal dimensions of my server cases. I have two or three cases that could house this and larger motherboards. If I ever wanted to go the SR-2 route or whenever I upgrade my systems to the new larger form factor, I'm already served.
 
Ok, so I did not get the contract I was hoping for, so no SR-2 build.

But damned if I did not get a Hex core somehow.

My wife let me buy a $200 X6 1055t :) Not what I was planning but a lot better than my current X2 245 I think.

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If this sucker lets me double my current 6K PPD (including the GTS 250) with a small bump in power, I will be very happy.
 
I don't remember for sure, but I'm thinking...maybe one of the Stackers fits the SR-2 as well? If that's indeed the case, a refurb Stacker would be a real cheap option. I thought I read that somewhere, but I could be thinking of something else.... :confused:

jebo_4jc said:
I don't trust my modding skills enough to get that done unfortunately.
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Not much to that really....just drilling out the rivets and flipping the divider panel around. :) Only tool required would be a drill. ;) You could probably leave the divider panel out if you wanted to (although I'm not sure if that would affect the HD bays or anything).
 
capreppy said:
I was thinking just get a rack mount tray

This is what Atlas is using in his monster rig and I don't see why these wouldn't do just fine in yours.
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Just tried to mount my SR-2 on this shelf last night and it doesnt fit.

I ended up buying a deeper shelf from a local supplier.
 
My plywood is looking better and better...I stuck it in my rack this week, and it doesn't look half bad.
 
Nice! I like pic 3 with the big fan pointed at the rack.
 
SazanEyes said:
Nice! I like pic 3 with the big fan pointed at the rack.
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That is my intake fan...you can keep your little sissy 120mm's.. :)

I was going to put a board or steel/plastic plate across the front to allow me to actually screw it to the rack, and mount some intake fans and that stupid little add-on board so I could have a power button in the front. I still may eventually. I really just wanted to get the thing out of the way for now...it does take up quite a bit of space...
 
leagle said:
What kind of KVM is that?
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It is a Belkin OmniView 4 port PS/2, 2U rack mount. It was an Ebay special I picked up for next to nothing (don't ask how much...I don't remember) probably a year ago. It works great if your boards still have two PS/2 ports. If not, things get interesting. PS/2 to USB adapter from what I have seen are hit and miss at best. I have a few more coming, so we will see.
 
Yeah, I never had much luck with the PS/2 to USB adapters on my old KVM. I upgraded to a DVI/USB model, but I've found some motherboards (DFI) won't detect the keyboard in time to enter BIOS, so I still keep a spare PS/2 keyboard handy.
 
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