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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
This is an open source hardware microATX 2U Rackmount Case design. It can house microATX and miniITX motherboards for use as an asterisk PBX or general purpose small server. | This is an open source hardware microATX 2U Rackmount Case design. It can house microATX and miniITX motherboards for use as an asterisk PBX or general purpose small server. | ||
| + | The idea behind it is that there are not many cost effective option available when you want to use a rackmount case to house projects. | ||
| + | Existing solution are either very simple and not aesthetic pleasing or require heavy modifications and tooling to get things like lcd displays,connectors etc | ||
| + | Also one of the requirements is for the case to be able to provide sufficient protection on a high vibration environments | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* Compatible with standard PCI Riser adapter | * Compatible with standard PCI Riser adapter | ||
* Size of 2U Rack Units | * Size of 2U Rack Units | ||
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| + | ==Milestones / ToDo== | ||
| + | * Decide on material to use (aluminium or sheet metal) | ||
| + | * Decide on how to secure the riser card from the sides also, for use in environments with high vibration | ||
| + | * Get a prototype made | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
Revision as of 11:54, 17 March 2013
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microATX 2U Rackmount Case
Description
This is an open source hardware microATX 2U Rackmount Case design. It can house microATX and miniITX motherboards for use as an asterisk PBX or general purpose small server. The idea behind it is that there are not many cost effective option available when you want to use a rackmount case to house projects. Existing solution are either very simple and not aesthetic pleasing or require heavy modifications and tooling to get things like lcd displays,connectors etc Also one of the requirements is for the case to be able to provide sufficient protection on a high vibration environments
Specifications
- Use with standard size ATX Power Supply
- Access of back panel to front
- Compatible with standard PCI Riser adapter
- Size of 2U Rack Units
Milestones / ToDo
- Decide on material to use (aluminium or sheet metal)
- Decide on how to secure the riser card from the sides also, for use in environments with high vibration
- Get a prototype made
