[21013] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: 2U chassis (was Linux Router Kit)
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Chris Josephes)
Sat Oct 31 18:51:28 1998
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 17:34:30 -0600 (CST)
From: Chris Josephes <cjoseph@mr.net>
To: Geoff White <geoffw@precipice.v-site.net>
cc: nanog@merit.edu, list@inet-access.net
In-Reply-To: <Pine.SO4.4.05.9810310808380.14448-100000@precipice.v-site.net>
On Sat, 31 Oct 1998, Geoff White wrote:
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> We are trying to roll our own server/router/accounting box and
> have everything speced out but the chassis, we need to find a PC rack
> mount chassis that is no higher than 2U ( 3.5"). The co-los we use charge
> us not only by bandwidth but by real estate, we need to cram as many boxes
> as we can in the space. In fact if you know of a 1U (like the cobalt
> boxes) that would be even better. Any clues would be greatly appreciated.
This may not help for a single server, but if you're need multiple boxes,
what about using Crystal PCs. They're 4-5 U, but you can fit two or four
of them on the same mounting shelf depending on the model.
> Geoff White
> GW Communications Inc.
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