Thanks everyone for the replies regarding Rack-mountable Servers... I
think i'm gonna go the build it myself option rather than buying it from
HP/Compaq (too expensive)
Andrew Whyte wrote:
>
> 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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