[WTB] 19" RackMount GPU Frame

[miaviator]

19" RackMount GPU Frame

Must Meet the following:
Mounting bracket (front and back) to fit in a standard 19" 4 post rack at 24-30" depth
4U max height
mounting plates for 2 sets of 3-4 120mm x 38mm fans
mounting equipment for 6 GPU's (With no PCIE metal brackets attached!)
*Adjustable positioning of cards/card spacing
The power supply will be a Corsair AX1200 or similar
GPU's must be on the rear of the frame facing the rear of the rack when mounted.
must have top/bottom and both sides covered with an easy to remove lid.
must have room to plug in power to the top of the GPU's and extenders to the bottom of the GPU's

It has to be made of metal.  No plastic/cardboard/etc. etc.  I can burn down the DC on my own.

Rack Specifications: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19-inch_rack
I could send a hollowed out RSV-L4500 for reference and parts to someone who can make this exist:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147164

LMGTFY links welcomed.
Forum links welcomed.  
I've found nothing that comes close to meeting these specs. Though I've been known to be late to the party.


Something Like THIS: 

[crazyates]

I would be interested in these as well! Like really interested. We'd probably buy a ton of them.

Two thing I'd change:

Limiting the GPUs from 6 to 5? Or at least making it an option? A standard GPU is ~1.5" wide? That RSV-L4500 is only 16.8" wide on the inside? That's barely 1.3" between the GPUs. At least with 5 GPUs, you can get up to a 1.8" spacing between them. We've been putting 5 GPUs on a 19" rack, and it's really narrow. I get jealous of these open aluminum rigs with like 2-3" between each of their GPUs.

Also, the option to build in a second PSU. I know space is a big concern in cramming all of this hardware in a chassis, but if it is even remotely possible, that'd be huge. Powering 6x 280x would require something bigger than a 1200W. May not be possible, but the hundreds of savings per rig make it worth looking into.

That said, if anyone wants to design/build one, I've been doodling for a few weeks now on different layouts and ways of mounting everything, and I'd be happy to share with you!

[Spotswood]

Have you verified that you can mount a GPU on risers in a 4u case?

[miaviator]

Have you verified that you can mount a GPU on risers in a 4u case?

Yes.

So far it would appear that I'll be having these manufactured

[Sophokles]

I would be interested in these as well! Like really interested. We'd probably buy a ton of them.

Two thing I'd change:

Limiting the GPUs from 6 to 5? Or at least making it an option? A standard GPU is ~1.5" wide? That RSV-L4500 is only 16.8" wide on the inside? That's barely 1.3" between the GPUs. At least with 5 GPUs, you can get up to a 1.8" spacing between them. We've been putting 5 GPUs on a 19" rack, and it's really narrow. I get jealous of these open aluminum rigs with like 2-3" between each of their GPUs.

Also, the option to build in a second PSU. I know space is a big concern in cramming all of this hardware in a chassis, but if it is even remotely possible, that'd be huge. Powering 6x 280x would require something bigger than a 1200W. May not be possible, but the hundreds of savings per rig make it worth looking into.

That said, if anyone wants to design/build one, I've been doodling for a few weeks now on different layouts and ways of mounting everything, and I'd be happy to share with you!

Also very interested. Probably going to order that Rosewell case just to fiddle with it. Just adding 2-3 aluminum support beams with tapped holes to fix the GPUs on risers should do the trick.
I also think that 5 is the max number of GPUs that will fit in there, but let's see what can be done.

Do you also think about moving your rigs into a data center before it gets hot this summer?

[jayc89]

Nearest I have found is the Cyclone cases, but they arent cheap!

[Sophokles]

Nearest I have found is the Cyclone cases, but they arent cheap!

Can you post a link ? Only thing google came up with for me were guitar cases, or something. 

[miaviator]

My problem is the unused data center space.  I can't stick open rigs into a real datacenter so I've been looking for rackmount solutions. 

For two years +

[crazyates]

Nearest I have found is the Cyclone cases, but they arent cheap!

Can you post a link ? Only thing google came up with for me were guitar cases, or something. 

http://www.cyclone.com/products/expansion_systems/600-2711.php
?

[crazyates]

Nearest I have found is the Cyclone cases, but they arent cheap!

Can you post a link ? Only thing google came up with for me were guitar cases, or something. 

http://www.cyclone.com/products/expansion_systems/600-2711.php
?

You're looking at probably $2k+ for reach 4 or 5U system.

[miaviator]

Those still won't come close to what I need.

[Sophokles]

Nearest I have found is the Cyclone cases, but they arent cheap!

Can you post a link ? Only thing google came up with for me were guitar cases, or something. 

http://www.cyclone.com/products/expansion_systems/600-2711.php
?

You're looking at probably $2k+ for reach 4 or 5U system.

Thanks. Yeah, those boards with 8 PCIe slot are way too pricey. Plus, 8 high-end videos card in 4U is overkill in terms of energy density, if you plan to fill a complete rack - which would be maxed out between 8-14kW, accordings to my recent inquiries.

So 4-5 cards per 4U seems about right. I just ordered one case to fiddle with it, and see what can be done.

[aclass]

Where are you guys located? We can make it in Europe but shipping will be pricey

[miaviator]

Where are you guys located? We can make it in Europe but shipping will be pricey

I'm in the US.

[miaviator]

Where are you guys located? We can make it in Europe but shipping will be pricey

Shipping wouldn't be as much of an issue if I grabbed 12-144 of them from you.

[aclass]

Then this looks like a project we can work on... We make custom industrial frames all the time so this is not any different...

Do you have any ideas on the design?

[miaviator]

Then this looks like a project we can work on... We make custom industrial frames all the time so this is not any different...

Do you have any ideas on the design?

It's all stated in the OP:

Mounting bracket (front and back) to fit in a standard 19" 4 post rack at 24-30" depth
4U max height
mounting plates for 2 sets of 3-4 120mm x 38mm fans
mounting equipment for 6 GPU's (With no PCIE metal brackets attached!)
*Adjustable positioning of cards/card spacing
The power supply will be a Corsair AX1200 or similar
GPU's must be on the rear of the frame facing the rear of the rack when mounted.
must have top/bottom and both sides covered with an easy to remove lid.
must have room to plug in power to the top of the GPU's and extenders to the bottom of the GPU's
It has to be made of metal.  No plastic/cardboard/etc. etc.

Rack Specifications: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19-inch_rack
I could send a hollowed out RSV-L4500 for reference and parts to someone who can make this exist:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147164

[miaviator]

I'm going to look at these once when I unbox and load them up.  After that I won't see them again for 6-12 months.   You can make these out of the ugliest crap you can find for all I care.  Or paint them hot pink.  Or use left over car parts.  I only care about function. 

Also if you can make the frame and internal mounting setup I could have the top/bottom/sides made here in the US to save on shipping costs.  And if you can make it some assembly required you could flat pack it to save more on shipping.

[aclass]

Standart Motherboard or ?...

Can you PM me an email or any IM profile... I'll talk with the designer to see how we can come up with something efficient enough for shipping

[miaviator]

Standart Motherboard or ?...

Can you PM me an email or any IM profile... I'll talk with the designer to see how we can come up with something efficient enough for shipping

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