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Installing a motherboard into a server cabinet without a case

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Feb 21st, 2018 4:45 pm
PerformingAzura [OP]
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Feb 21st, 2018 4:45 pm

Installing a motherboard into a server cabinet without a case

I have two headless servers that are currently running naked on my desk.

I'd like to move them somewhere safer (I'm thinking 6/10U server cabinet)
Wondering if there's anything on the market so I can do this.
(Something like a motherboard tray, but for server racks instead)

Both builds are running off ATX power supplies, but the motherboards are non-standard, which is why I can't find a case for it.

Build #1: CPU+Motherboard only
Build +2: CPU+Motherboard+2xHDDs.
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Feb 21st, 2018 5:46 pm
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Feb 21st, 2018 5:46 pm

Just curious ... What do the motherboards designed for originally ?
Feb 21st, 2018 7:28 pm
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Feb 21st, 2018 7:28 pm

Provided it's mounted on standoffs, just make your own tray out of a sheet of aluminum or plywood.
Feb 21st, 2018 8:03 pm
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Feb 21st, 2018 8:03 pm

PerformingAzura wrote: ↑ I have two headless servers that are currently running naked on my desk.
Sounds distracting.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:29 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:29 am

vkizzle wrote: ↑ Provided it's mounted on standoffs, just make your own tray out of a sheet of aluminum or plywood.
Does material matter?

The guys in this forum : https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/thre ... ys.181551/
were cautioning about grounding issues when using anything but metal.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:37 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:37 am

PerformingAzura wrote: ↑ Does material matter?

The guys in this forum : https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/thre ... ys.181551/
were cautioning about grounding issues when using anything but metal.
If you're not too concerned about ESD, go with the easiest and cheapest.
I have an open air mining rig and the motherboard sits openly on an aluminum frame supported by standoffs.
Feb 22nd, 2018 11:55 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:55 am

Hi,


I would make the motherboard support out of plywood instead of metal because it would be easier to work with. Then you can mount the whole thing on a shelf or on the wall.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:07 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:07 pm

Why don't you just get a 4u case.

Most 4u case can take standard atx power supplies
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Feb 22nd, 2018 1:28 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 1:28 pm

sexyj wrote: ↑ Why don't you just get a 4u case.

Most 4u case can take standard atx power supplies
I was under the impression that I needed a Supermicro branded case.

4U will require me to get a bigger cabinet, but if I can get two cases for under 50$ ea, I'd definitely go this route.

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