DaZZa wrote:
>
> On Wed, 15 Mar 2000, Gonzalo Servat wrote:
>
> > I want to build a rack-mountable linux server.. and i'm having trouble
> > finding decent prices for hardware.. anyone have any recommendations?
> >
> > I'm happy to build the server myself or to get one already built...
>
> There's no such thing as "reasonably priced rack mount servers".
>
> Compaq's are great - especially in conjunction with genuine Compaq racks -
> they're a breeze to install, the rack kits work perfectly, the load rails
> allow easy sliding in and out - but a base model server is around $7000
> for a 550 Mhz processor, 64 meg of RAM and no hard disks.
>
> Last I recall, HP's are pretty good too - but my memory of those is pretty
> hazy.
>
> Best bet is to buy the rack mount cases yourself, and add your own
> motherboards etc into them. Check out APC - I'm sure I recall a company
> advertising rack mountable cases in there somewhere.
If you're in or close to Sydney, I recommend Alfa Computers,
they build up Intel box soltuions with quality gear in 4 RU rackmount
cases.
The cases are very nice, filtered fans etc etc.. sub 3k gets you a nice
dual PII.
Cheers,
Andrew
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