Thinking of switching from tower to rackmount

[bdee1]

I have an unraid server which is currently using the old CoolerMaster CM Stacker case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119039).

It is using the Icy Dock drive trays (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817994020)

 

It works well but I am thinking i would like to consolidate things and move to a rackmount style case.

So I am wondering if someone could recommend a good (and affordable) rackmount case that I could switch to.

 

Also I am wondering if someone can pint me in the right direction for an affordable to rack to put in my basement because I am thinking of putting a few of my other devices into the rack.

 

 

[jamerson9]

Also I am wondering if someone can pint me in the right direction for an affordable to rack to put in my basement because I am thinking of putting a few of my other devices into the rack.

I would search your local craigslist regularly (set up a filtered RSS feed), if you live in a large metropolitan area you would be surprised by how many pop up and very attractive prices.

[Johnm]

Also I am wondering if someone can pint me in the right direction for an affordable to rack to put in my basement because I am thinking of putting a few of my other devices into the rack.

I would search your local craigslist regularly (set up a filtered RSS feed), if you live in a large metropolitan area you would be surprised by how many pop up and very attractive prices.

 

I would agree with that one.. there are ton in the Chicago craigslist each week. the problem is, you need a truck to get them. they are always pick-up only.

[Crashagn]

Seems everything that is rackmount is a little more expensive.. I think I got mine through Amazon for about $130. Makes organizing and expandibilty a whole lot easier

I went with a 2 post rack. Just have to watch how deep the server cases are. I try to go for half depth cases. I wait for Newegg deals on 4u cases that I can get for about $100. The next tme I need to add more drive bays Ill be looking more into this case with 6 external 5.25 bays;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811165215

 

What I wouldnt give for a rack mount, half depth case with 9 external 5.25 drive bays....

 

 

Link for 2post rack

http://www.startech.com/Server-Management/Racks/DuraRak-42U-2-Post-Open-Telco-Rack~2POSTRACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Johnm]

word of advice.. i would avoid a 2 post rack for servers (anything really) if you are not going to bolt it to the floor.

 

the last thing you want is your server rack to fall backwards...

[Tedd]

I bought two Habey rackmount cases via ebay. A Habey RPC-410 and a DS600S. They are pretty much identical

except the DS600-S has six SATAII hotswap bays instead of six internal 3.5" bays. (Both also have three 5.25" and one 3.5"

open bays.) Eighteen inches deep.