[tech] File Server Case

[Sam Moore]

I have been "authorised" to return the existing PSU but we will incur a 
number of arbitrary sounding fees (details to committee-only@) so I'm 
not sure how much of a refund we'd end up with.

I'll post it tomorrow or on Friday if committee doesn't complain.

[SZM]

On 25/02/14 22:19, Mitchell Pomery wrote:
> Hey,
>
> Me again on this topic.
>
> http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/213/SC213A-R720LP.cfm
>
> $988 ex GST.
> Meaning just under $1100 inc.
> 720W PSU
>
> Is anything happening with the return of out existing PSU matches?
>
> Thanks,
> Mitch P
> [BG3]
>
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> From: bob_george33 at hotmail.com
> To: matches at ucc.asn.au; tech at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au
> Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:28:56 +0800
> Subject: Re: [tech] File Server Case
>
> Since no one has responded with other case suggestions, I am taking it 
> as we want this case, and so will bring it up at the committee meeting 
> tonight.
>
> [BG3]
>
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> Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 11:12:50 +0800
> From: matches at ucc.asn.au
> To: tech at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au
> Subject: Re: [tech] File Server Case
>
> Thanks for finding that.
>
> I'll see if TechBuy will agree to us returning the PSU.
>
> I am in favour of increasing the budget. However right now we don't 
> really have the money to buy the remaining parts, so they may have to 
> wait until after O'Day.
> We could make a call for member donations. I don't really like to do 
> this since members pay us lots of money in membership and drinks 
> already, but it's an option.
>
> [SZM]
>
> On 15/02/14 06:22, James Taylor wrote:
>
>     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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