Title: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on August 08, 2013, 03:54:48 AM I'm starting this thread to determine whether there is interest for a 3U (or taller?) case for Bitfury's ASICs.
Unlike all my other offerings (e.g. All aluminum open air case for BitFury ASICs (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=267713.msg2862957#msg2862957)), this case will be fully enclosed and rack mountable. These cases are unique in that they are very modular (just like the BitFury), allowing you to grow/shrink your rig as needed. You could even bolt two shallow cases together. :o And of course, they could be shipped flat-packed or fully assembled. Here's a very rough pass of the component layouts of two variations: one with a 1U PSU and another with a standard ATX PSU. http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/BitFury%203U%20Case/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV1a_zpse7513152.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/BitFury%203U%20Case/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV1a_zpse7513152.jpg.html) I have the Pi(s) at the very back of the case, but am wondering if they even make a cable long enough to connect them to the m-board(s). Thoughts? Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury ASICs Post by: Xian01 on August 08, 2013, 04:28:02 AM Make this enclosed, and I'd be interested in one for an October order.
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on August 08, 2013, 04:10:08 PM bump
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: -Redacted- on August 08, 2013, 05:45:17 PM I'm starting this thread to determine whether there is interest for a 3U (or taller?) case for Bitfury's ASICs. Unlike all my other offerings (e.g. All aluminum open air case for BitFury ASICs (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=267713.msg2862957#msg2862957)), this case will be fully enclosed and rack mountable. These cases are unique in that they are very modular (just like the BitFury), allowing you to grow/shrink your rig as needed. You could even bolt two shallow cases together. :o And of course, they could be shipped flat-packed or fully assembled. Here's a very rough pass of the component layouts of two variations: one with a 1U PSU and another with a standard ATX PSU. http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/BitFury%203U%20Case/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV1_zpsc601f075.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/BitFury%203U%20Case/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV1_zpsc601f075.jpg.html) I have the Pi(s) at the very back of the case, but am wondering if they even make a cable long enough to connect them to the m-board(s). Thoughts? It is not recommended to use a GPIO extender cable more than a few inches long with an application that uses SPI protocol. Adafruit sells a one foot GPIO extension but warns that it may cause issues and mentions several of their for-sale items that it is not compatible with for that reason. Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: af_newbie on August 08, 2013, 05:49:02 PM Looks good. Can you make them for $200-300 or so?
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on August 08, 2013, 06:48:37 PM It is not recommended to use a GPIO extender cable more than a few inches long with an application that uses SPI protocol. Adafruit sells a one foot GPIO extension but warns that it may cause issues and mentions several of their for-sale items that it is not compatible with for that reason. Ok. So we need bulkhead fittings for the network cable, USB, and anything else? Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: optimator on August 08, 2013, 06:53:33 PM I'm interested. For October as well.
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: bkpduke on August 08, 2013, 08:45:06 PM Looks great! I will be down for one that holds 2 kits (left side on your image).
3U height, and 2 full hash kits makes the downside of a 1U PSU a nice trade off. Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: pixl8tr on August 08, 2013, 08:50:17 PM Nice design. I Am interested in one if the $$ is right. ( below $200)
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: minternj on August 08, 2013, 09:24:11 PM With the M board in that orientation, isn't that blocking the air flow? Guess it doesn't matter if its open case, just not the best i guess,
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on August 08, 2013, 09:42:30 PM With the M board in that orientation, isn't that blocking the air flow? Guess it doesn't matter if its open case, just not the best i guess, This case will be fully enclosed. The new m-board is smaller, so there would be 38mm of open space above and blow it for air circulation. Otherwise, I could make this 4U. ;D Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: bkpduke on August 08, 2013, 10:08:15 PM With the M board in that orientation, isn't that blocking the air flow? Guess it doesn't matter if its open case, just not the best i guess, This case will be fully enclosed. The new m-board is smaller, so there would be 38mm of open space above and blow it for air circulation. Otherwise, I could make this 4U. ;D Agreed. Even the old M-board was not wide enough to restrict air-pressure in an enclosed case. Especially with a push-pull fan design like what you have laid out. This will be a wind tunnel. :) Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on September 02, 2013, 02:47:55 PM Here's the current state of the rack mountable case for (one) BitFury rig:
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/BitFury%203U%20Case/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV2_zps5dabc9c5.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/BitFury%203U%20Case/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV2_zps5dabc9c5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on September 03, 2013, 11:19:54 PM Dual rig version: http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV3_zpsf9c8d51c.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/BitFury3UEnclosedCaseV3_zpsf9c8d51c.jpg.html) Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: benny32 on September 06, 2013, 08:12:44 PM I'd be interested pending price. Do you have any idea on what the dual rig will run?
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: allten on September 06, 2013, 08:26:13 PM This is great. I've been thinking about something similar the last few days.
What if there was a back plane PCB engineered that had mounting holes? Could you stand the miner up and fit three of them together without fans in between? At least that is what I was envisioning. thanks. Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on September 06, 2013, 09:52:50 PM This is great. I've been thinking about something similar the last few days. What if there was a back plane PCB engineered that had mounting holes? Could you stand the miner up and fit three of them together without fans in between? At least that is what I was envisioning. thanks. ??? Sorry, but I don't understand. Please post a sketch. Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: allten on September 06, 2013, 11:35:01 PM This is great. I've been thinking about something similar the last few days. What if there was a back plane PCB engineered that had mounting holes? Could you stand the miner up and fit three of them together without fans in between? At least that is what I was envisioning. thanks. ??? Sorry, but I don't understand. Please post a sketch. Just goggled 3u Server case and realized that you would probably not be able to stand it up. Laying the miner sideways doesn't seem to provide good airflow. I am interested in a case where you can fit 3 Bitfurry Miners though. 3u server chases wouldn't be suitable. Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on September 06, 2013, 11:39:18 PM This is great. I've been thinking about something similar the last few days. What if there was a back plane PCB engineered that had mounting holes? Could you stand the miner up and fit three of them together without fans in between? At least that is what I was envisioning. thanks. ??? Sorry, but I don't understand. Please post a sketch. Just goggled 3u Server case and realized that you would probably not be able to stand it up. Laying the miner sideways doesn't seem to provide good airflow. I am interested in a case where you can fit 3 Bitfurry Miners though. 3u server chases wouldn't be suitable. I'm also working on an open-air tray with a width to fit a 19-inch rack and a depth to hold 3 rigs (and a PSU). Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: xstr8guy on September 07, 2013, 02:55:18 AM This is what I want. Take my money! Seriously, count me in for a single unit.
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: allten on September 07, 2013, 03:29:14 AM This is great. I've been thinking about something similar the last few days. What if there was a back plane PCB engineered that had mounting holes? Could you stand the miner up and fit three of them together without fans in between? At least that is what I was envisioning. thanks. ??? Sorry, but I don't understand. Please post a sketch. Just goggled 3u Server case and realized that you would probably not be able to stand it up. Laying the miner sideways doesn't seem to provide good airflow. I am interested in a case where you can fit 3 Bitfurry Miners though. 3u server chases wouldn't be suitable. I'm also working on an open-air tray with a width to fit a 19-inch rack and a depth to hold 3 rigs (and a PSU). Awesome! Can't wait. Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: benny32 on September 18, 2013, 04:44:51 PM Any update on availability price for the dual/triple rig setups? Your stuff looks pretty amazing and I'm looking for something for my october kits.
Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on September 18, 2013, 09:49:22 PM Any update on availability price for the dual/triple rig setups? Your stuff looks pretty amazing and I'm looking for something for my october kits. $250 for the open-air triple i.e. no sheeting. This version is just wide enough to where it could sit on a shelf in a rack. 120mm fans could be mounted in front of each rig and a couple of PSUs along the back. http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/Bitfury%20ASIC%20tray/BitfuryASICTrayVersion3openrackr1_zpse9c743cd.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/Bitfury%20ASIC%20tray/BitfuryASICTrayVersion3openrackr1_zpse9c743cd.jpg.html) And stackable, of course. ::) Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Syke on September 19, 2013, 02:55:31 AM $250 for the open-air triple i.e. no sheeting. This version is just wide enough to where it could sit on a shelf in a rack. 120mm fans could be mounted in front of each rig and a couple of PSUs along the back. http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/Bitfury%20ASIC%20tray/BitfuryASICTrayVersion3openrackr1_zpse9c743cd.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/Bitfury%20ASIC%20tray/BitfuryASICTrayVersion3openrackr1_zpse9c743cd.jpg.html) And stackable, of course. ::) That looks good. How tall is it, 5U? Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on September 19, 2013, 04:42:30 AM Title: Re: Gauging interest for a modular 3U server case for BitFury miners Post by: Spotswood on October 25, 2013, 05:51:20 PM First pics.
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/BitFury%203U%20Case/th_Rackcase2-640_zps6751d0fb.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/BitFury%203U%20Case/Rackcase2-640_zps6751d0fb.jpg.html) http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/BitFury%203U%20Case/th_Rackcase1-640_zpsb5f63351.jpg (http://s715.photobucket.com/user/Spotswood_/media/BitFury%203U%20Case/Rackcase1-640_zpsb5f63351.jpg.html) |