[tech] File Server Case

James Taylor james at jtaylor.id.au
Sat Feb 15 06:22:04 WST 2014


Would this PSU come in handy for any of the other machines?

James
On 15/02/2014 03:07, Mitchell Pomery wrote:
> The case we initially budgeted for is unavailable, so I have had a
> look for alternative cases.
>
> http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2u/?chs=216
>
> I have spoken to DigiCor and they have quoted $1199.00 ex. + $25.00
> freight. I am not sure if that freight is them shipping to us or
> not. But in total it comes to $1343.90. This is us getting it with
> either all low Profile slots, or a mix of low profile and full height
> cards. This case also comes with a 900W redundant power supply that we
> cannot get removed.
>
> This compares to $1113 for the case and 460W power supply that we have
> budgeted for. We unfortunately have already ordered the PSU, so
> without returning it cannot afford to order this case.
>
> Has anyone else looked at other cases and do you have suggestions?
>
> If we go for this case we either need to return the PSU we have
> ordered, get committee to increase our budget but $500 (breathing
> room) or acquire money another way to be able to afford it.
>
> [BG3]
>
>
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