Recomended ASICMiner Blade + backplane case/installation?

[ssateneth]

So I picked up a bunch of ASICMiner blades cheap, asked the seller for backplanes, seems sure that that backplanes will be shipped with them, so I ordered some 80plus platinum rated 1200 watt "Common Slot" power supplies, model HSTNS-PL11, part number 438203-001, since they seemed to be compatible, and I like insane electrical efficiency.

Now my question is, what can I mount this in? I know they will need active cooling, so I figured I need some sort of frame that will attach a number of fans to the same frame of reference as the blades. Not sure how many fans I'll need, likely 3x2 120mm in a push pull configuration, but thats aside from the original question. What can I mount all this junk in?

[vm1990]

depends on your budget. i would idealy mount them in a rack mount tower with an open front to attach fans to that way you should be able to fit 2 sets of backplans per 4U with effective cooling and a nice looking home for them.

if your cheap then go to a flatpack store and buy some shelves leave the back off and have an open frame to shove them on and point fans to

[stacksmasher]

Same issues here. Supposedly there where cases made for this setup but no one knows the part number.

[TheWoodser]

I would get a wire rack/shelves.  You could probably get a set from Target or Lowes for about $40.   This way you can zip tie the blades on the wires at an interval that allows proper cooling for your environment.  (Assuming they are not in a data center with proper HVAC).

[xzempt]

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=289491.0

[Spotswood]

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=286486.msg3516225#msg3516225

Here is the thread for an open-air case for ASICMiner:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=289491.0

[xzempt]

fixed..

[bigb159]

So I picked up a bunch of ASICMiner blades cheap, asked the seller for backplanes, seems sure that that backplanes will be shipped with them, so I ordered some 80plus platinum rated 1200 watt "Common Slot" power supplies, model HSTNS-PL11, part number 438203-001, since they seemed to be compatible, and I like insane electrical efficiency.

Now my question is, what can I mount this in? I know they will need active cooling, so I figured I need some sort of frame that will attach a number of fans to the same frame of reference as the blades. Not sure how many fans I'll need, likely 3x2 120mm in a push pull configuration, but thats aside from the original question. What can I mount all this junk in?

Curious. Where'd you get the cheap blades?

[ssateneth]

They are no longer cheap. I happened to pick them up just before a price increase, because of overwhelming demand. The seller honored the lower price though.