I am looking at overhauling my network and considering moving to rackmount systems to save some space. Applications run from router/firewall to Application and NAS servers. A quick search shows www.TigerDirect.ca carries Cybertron, Vision, Systemax brands, plus there are numerous "Linux/BSD" brands available from the US. I would like to buy in Canada, and have access to spare parts & accessories without FedEx'ng all the way from Southern California.<g> Any suggestions/experince in off-the-shelf rackmounts running "Fedora Core 2" or FreeBSD/OpenBSD? Thanks in advance for your comments/suggestions.
Brock
We have been using Supermicro systems (1U, 2U) for a number of years running various flavours of Linux and Windows 2K. We have had no problem sourcing them in Winnipeg and have been happy with the reliability and cost. They price between a desktop system and a Dell 1U.
John
Brock Wolfe wrote:
I am looking at overhauling my network and considering moving to rackmount systems to save some space. Applications run from router/firewall to Application and NAS servers. A quick search shows www.TigerDirect.ca carries Cybertron, Vision, Systemax brands, plus there are numerous "Linux/BSD" brands available from the US. I would like to buy in Canada, and have access to spare parts & accessories without FedEx'ng all the way from Southern California.<g> Any suggestions/experince in off-the-shelf rackmounts running "Fedora Core 2" or FreeBSD/OpenBSD? Thanks in advance for your comments/suggestions.
Brock
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We have a bunch of Rack mount cases, I would say the nicest ones we have are made by Chenbro. Pucka is also pretty good.
Antec has a line of pretty cheap cases now too, so you might want to look at them too.
Redundant power supplies _REALLY_ increase the price, so if you can live without, it can save you money.
I have been able to order all of the above locally (specifically from MLH Systems)
shawn
On 9-Jul-04, at 7:00 PM, Brock Wolfe wrote:
I am looking at overhauling my network and considering moving to rackmount systems to save some space. Applications run from router/firewall to Application and NAS servers. A quick search shows www.TigerDirect.ca carries Cybertron, Vision, Systemax brands, plus there are numerous "Linux/BSD" brands available from the US. I would like to buy in Canada, and have access to spare parts & accessories without FedEx'ng all the way from Southern California.<g> Any suggestions/experince in off-the-shelf rackmounts running "Fedora Core 2" or FreeBSD/OpenBSD? Thanks in advance for your comments/suggestions.
Brock
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