Re: 2U chassis (was Linux Router Kit)

[Paul Brown <pol () newtonsols net>]

> On Sat, 31 Oct 1998, Geoff White wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> Whoa, that would be awfully tight.   If I were you, I would
> simply pay for extra rack space, and get an Appro (www.appro.com) NITEO or

Try looking at the Crystal Computer CS500 series of machines. If memeory
serves, these are around 2-3U high, but are narrow so that four of them on
their shelf will fit in the space of one normal rack chassis.

Paul

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