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Date:      Mon, 16 Oct 2000 08:11:39 -0400
From:      "J.D McSwain" <jmcswain@lucent.com>
To:        freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: Rackmount Servers
Message-ID:  <39EAF07B.5216FA71@lucent.com>
References:  <5.0.0.25.0.20001016112218.04c9a110@mail.Go2France.com>

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I've been looking at empty 1u and 2u empty cases. 
So far I've seen Antec and Itox. Does any one have
recommendations? Are most of the power supplies standard
in these cases or will I have to purchase extra supplies
when I buy?

Dale McSwain

Len Conrad wrote:
> 
> >*) The server have to be very reliable and solid hardware.
> >*) Price is not the main issue
> >*) Been  located in a small Island far away from anywhere..we do not
> >have easy access to suppliers for replacements, spares  etc....hence
> >reliability.
> >
> >  Would you recommend going for compaq or dell solution?
> 
> In your situation, I wouldn't touch proprietary hardare.
> 
> Buy 1U and 2U empty cases, and build your own servers and appliances
> from quality components.
> 
> Len
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