April 21, 20251 yr Hi there, I am running a fujitsi-unRaid-Server built in a desktop case for years now. Currently I am building a 19“-server rack. Is there any solution for transferring the whole hardware (Fujitsu mATX-mainboard, desktop-PSU 350W, 4-5 HDDs etc) into a 19“-rack case ? Otherwise I would be looking for an energy sufficient 19“-server. Any solutions for this ?
April 21, 20251 yr You surely will be able to get a nice 19" case for the mainboard, maybe even with front loading hot swap bays. The problem will be the PSU, "normal" ones usually do not fit into 19" cases, especially the 1U or 2U ones because they are too flat. But you can get special PSUs for these cases too. "energy sufficient" is not the main focus for rack servers, you better move your old hardware into a new case (hopefully the fujitsu MoBo has common dimensions and screw holes).
April 21, 20251 yr Author It is a mATX mainboard. Up to 4U would be possible. Hard to find out, which case will be energy sufficient (for a home network/office).
April 21, 20251 yr 4U is usually overkill. What do you mean with "energy sufficient" ? Your current box only has a 350W PSU, it will be hard to find such a low device today anymore. And remember: 19" cases are not meant to be "ear friendly" (aka "silent"), they usually contain a lot of unregulated fans that can produce an internal storm and are as load as a starting jet engine. Be prepared to replace them to something more polite. (and usually also get rid of too much of them. there are usually 4 of them in the middle of the box, for normal hardware like yours 1 or 2 are totally sufficient)
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