Project Served - Multiple Server Rack Build! [Planning Stages] [Scratch Build] [Updated]

[megadarkwood]

(Note: I messed up on the old topic, so this is the new one)

 

 

Introduction:

Hey guys and welcome to the Build Log Thread for my new project, "Project Served". This build will be a fully custom server rack that will be able to hold three or four motherboards that are running various servers doing different functions. All the parts will be parts that are found around my house. (I have a lot, since I come from a technologically advanced family) ;)

 

 

Purpose:

-Hold Multiple Servers

-Hold multiple PSUs

-Cable routing options through the legs

 

Servers:

-Home Media and Backup Server

-Game Server (Either Minecraft or RSPS)

-Web Server (This one is Priority)

 

To-Do list:

-Test all 3 motherboards

-Install Linux on Motherboard 1&2

-Install Serviio on Motherboard 3

-Order Parts

 

Components:

MOTHERBOARD 1 (Game Server):

-Asus P4P800 se Motherboard (ATX)

-Intel Pentium 4 CPU

-Graphics Card UNKNOWN (Soon to be Updated)

 

MOTHERBOARD 2 (some Server):

-Motherboard UNKNOWN (M-ATX)

-Intel Pentium ? CPU

-Graphics Card UNKNOWN

 

MOTHERBOARD 3 (Home SERVER):

-Motherboard UKNOWN (ITX)
-CPU UNKNOWN

-Integrated Graphics

-80w PSU

-Windows XP Media Edition

 

I currently also have an 420watt PSU that I am using for testing the other 2 motherboards, I'm not sure what one I will use it for.

 

 

Shopping List (Un-completed):

-Monitor (17")

-400w PSU

-Plexi-Glass

-1.5" PVC Pipe

-Motherboard Trays

-KVM Switch

 

Design:

 

Day One:

I Finished the final plans! Here they are.

 

My Sizes Cheat Sheet

 

My Bad Drawing Skillz

 

To-Do For tomorrow:

-Test Mobos

 

Day Two:

 

Okay, so I have bought my domain for my site that I was going to host on Motherboard 3, I say "was" because im going to host it at either GoDaddy or HostGator.

I also realized I forgot some things in my plan I posted yesterday, so here that is:

 

I also tested Motherboard Three, I cant test the other two because I dont have a HDD to use with them.

 

To-Do For tomorrow:

-Test Motherboard 1 & 2

 

Day Three:

 

Well, I ran into a problem, You can probably see that motherboard 3 (That is now the Home server) has its own 80w powersupply, and the powersupply that I was using test the other 2 motherboards was supposed to be fine. I just found out (While testing #1&2) That PSU is busted! So now ive got to get a new PSU :(

Anyways, here are the pictures from today.

 

Motherboard #1

 

The test Setup

 

The busted PSU R.I.P.

 

Installing Serviio on Motherboard 3

 

To-Do for tomorrow:

-Get materials

-Get a new PSU

Edited July 6, 2013 by megadarkwood

[Barfnargle]

Looks promising :) keep us updated!

[MJOLNITR VIPER]

I am intrigued by this thread! 

[MetroHD]

Can't wait to see some real pics! Subbed

[ProGearUk]

Are you going to be using standard 19" racks. I am a bit confused by this build log if I am honest.

[megadarkwood]

Are you going to be using standard 19" racks. I am a bit confused by this build log if I am honest.

They will be standard length and width not hight (Full size GPU in each)

[megadarkwood]

They will be standard length and width not hight (Full size GPU in each)

Tommorow I will be showing the final plans

[Nicktrance]

Definitely looks interesting. Followed :).

[megadarkwood]

Tomorrow I will be posting the final plans and I'm also starting to work on testing the motherboards out.

[megadarkwood]

I had the time so I updated!

[ProGearUk]

They will be standard length and width not hight (Full size GPU in each)

You can fit 3 full height 2 slot GPUs in one server though. Would this system conform to that specification or is it of your own design.

[megadarkwood]

You can fit 3 full height 2 slot GPUs in one server though. Would this system conform to that specification or is it of your own design.

no, its all going to be custom

[nicholaswillems]

This looks interesting. *subs*

[ProGearUk]

no, its all going to be custom

Oh wow that is going to be quite a job then. I wish you all the best of luck with it. Personally I just stick to 19 inch racks for my music and computer rack mount stuff. I find it so much easier personally.

[megadarkwood]

Updated!!

[megadarkwood]

Oh wow that is going to be quite a job then. I wish you all the best of luck with it. Personally I just stick to 19 inch racks for my music and computer rack mount stuff. I find it so much easier personally.

Can you send me a link to one of these racks you are talking about?

[AxelPeeters]

If the minecraft server is up and running , then please send me the ip (: I'm a die-hard minecraft player

[ProGearUk]

Can you send me a link to one of these racks you are talking about?

This is the case I use for my Folding@Home server. In that Server I have an AMD Phenom II 1035T from a Prebuilt HP and a 7970 for folding. I also use it for Tekkit Servers and download server when I turn my main desktop off as it just downloads to my NAS through the server. This server case fits in the industry standard rack system. This is 19 inches wide and you can fit everything into these racks from GPU and 4P servers to Network Switches and Fibre and CAT5e/CAT6 patch panels to amplifiers for PA Speakers and Storage Servers and just everything in between.

[megadarkwood]

This is the case I use for my Folding@Home server. In that Server I have an AMD Phenom II 1035T from a Prebuilt HP and a 7970 for folding. I also use it for Tekkit Servers and download server when I turn my main desktop off as it just downloads to my NAS through the server. This server case fits in the industry standard rack system. This is 19 inches wide and you can fit everything into these racks from GPU and 4P servers to Network Switches and Fibre and CAT5e/CAT6 patch panels to amplifiers for PA Speakers and Storage Servers and just everything in between.

Did u buy it or make it?

[ProGearUk]

Did u buy it or make it?

It is the industry standard for rack mounting equipment. Everybody uses it. Google use it. Internet Service Providers use it. It is the industry standard and is used by millions of people and businesses all over the world.

[megadarkwood]

It is the industry standard for rack mounting equipment. Everybody uses it. Google use it. Internet Service Providers use it. It is the industry standard and is used by millions of people and businesses all over the world.

alright thanks ill check it out

[megadarkwood]

It is the industry standard for rack mounting equipment. Everybody uses it. Google use it. Internet Service Providers use it. It is the industry standard and is used by millions of people and businesses all over the world.

I cant seem to find just the shelf...

[ProGearUk]

I cant seem to find just the shelf...

Here is one

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/dynamode-42u-19-600x1000-floor-standing-server-cabinet-rack

[megadarkwood]

Here is one

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/dynamode-42u-19-600x1000-floor-standing-server-cabinet-rack

no like im looking for the horizontal pieces the actual mobo will be on. (Dimensions) 

[ProGearUk]

no like im looking for the horizontal pieces the actual mobo will be on. (Dimensions)

Look at this page. http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/cases/rackmount-cases

Rackmount Cases for standard motherboards sizes go up to 12 by 13 inches I believe which is for dual xeon gpu servers mainly. I may get one for F@H