Quiet server cabinets

[Spotswood]

Now that the mining hardware has matured to where all of them ship in there own case, I thought it would be a good idea to offer server rack frames for mining equipment and quiet server/mining cabinets.  

Made from slotted aluminum extrusion, this unique material offers the possibility to build 3-4 layer side panels and to be very modular e.g. easily increase depth/height of the rack by simply adding "modules."  

Here is a model of a 8U frame (these could be built at any U height):





With an SP10:



All comments/suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks!
Rich




 

[gurki]

This sounds very cool, i'm sure that at the right price, lots of folks would be interested. When will you complete a prototype, or are you just gauging interest for now?

[Spotswood]

This sounds very cool, i'm sure that at the right price, lots of folks would be interested. When will you complete a prototype, or are you just gauging interest for now?

Thanks.  I should have a prototype later this week.   

[gurki]

I like that you can customize the U size so it can be as small or large as you would like.

Since it's going to be a quiet rack, how will you deal with ventilation? It obviously has to be enclosed to be silent, correct?

[psahx]

How much noise reduction you plan to achieve? I am very excited, cause I am in active search for an affordable but good silent rack. What about heat?

[RoadStress]

Interested!

[philipma1957]

Interested!

It would be nice with an sp10.  drop the sound 10 db and your gear would be just about perfect.

[pmorici]

Realistically do you think you will be able to offer a more economical solution than just going on eBay and getting a standard half rack for $100-$200?

[Spotswood]

Completed a 12U prototype:







The two inner floor beams and four posts can all be re-positioned.

[Zelek Uther]

Awesome!

For a quiet version you might have to stick to a set size, say 24U. That's because doors and sides would be hard to add in a modular fashion.  Need floor, two sides, doors (two front, two back), top - all with sound-proof lining. Air intake through front door, exhaust out top of back doors. Fans built into back doors. All as a suggestion.

[Spotswood]

I built a second, slightly taller prototype, in order to be able to use some extrusions to support odd-sized mining equipment, without having to purchase expensive server cabinet shelves. 



The locations of all of the posts and beams are fully adjustable.

I still need to build "quiet" panels...

[Spotswood]

Good news...Manged to get a 10dB reduction in noise by applying 1/2-inch thick sound barrier to the top, front and sides.  

[gurki]

Good news...Manged to get a 10dB reduction in noise by applying 1/2-inch thick sound barrier to the top, front and sides.  

Interesting, any pics? When will you finish working on this project?

[jimrome]

A suggestion: you're going to need to start planning how you will manage thermals in this thing, it's not something you're going to be able to tack on afterwards. Essentially what your proposing is an insulated box that will cover the miners right? Like a parka in July. You're  probably considering this already, but thought I'd mention it in case you weren't.

As far as thermal management goes it's very doable - here's the approach of one company : http://www.pathfindersystemsdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/towercool.pdf it looks fancy, but at the end of the day it's a simple matter of cool air in and hot air hot.

[Spotswood]

Good news...Manged to get a 10dB reduction in noise by applying 1/2-inch thick sound barrier to the top, front and sides.  

Interesting, any pics? When will you finish working on this project?

Pics some time over the coming weekend.   

A suggestion: you're going to need to start planning how you will manage thermals in this thing, it's not something you're going to be able to tack on afterwards. Essentially what your proposing is an insulated box that will cover the miners right? Like a parka in July. You're  probably considering this already, but thought I'd mention it in case you weren't.

As far as thermal management goes it's very doable - here's the approach of one company : http://www.pathfindersystemsdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/towercool.pdf it looks fancy, but at the end of the day it's a simple matter of cool air in and hot air hot.

These are very modular, so its very easy to add a thicker/ducted door, or add an exhaust hole on the top of the rear door (which I'm currently planning on doing), etc.

[Spotswood]

First pics!  (Pardon some of the protective paper).  

Fresh air enters the cabinet from the bottom of the front door and exits out the top of the back door with a -10dB in noise.



This 8U quiet cabinet would be perfect for 2x Spondoolies-Tech SP30.  

[Blazed]

wow that looks nice!  Any idea on prices?

[Spotswood]

wow that looks nice!  Any idea on prices?

Thanks!

Estimating the price for the quiet server cabinet to be around $1100, plus shipping (flat-packed) from New Hampshire.

[psahx]

First pics!  (Pardon some of the protective paper).  

Fresh air enters the cabinet from the bottom of the front door and exits out the top of the back door with a -10dB in noise.

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This 8U quiet cabinet would be perfect for 2x Spondoolies-Tech SP30.  

Cool man, this is exactly what one will need, to run some SP at home!!! I liked very much the idea with the vent duct, thus you can remove the hot air from SPs directly out from building. Does it come with a blower?

[Unacceptable]

I made noise cancelling panels with HVAC fiber ductboard.I installed them in a restaurant that had hard wood ceilings & concrete floors,it only took a few well placed panels to stop the echo  

I cut all edges at a 45 degree angle & sprayed glue on the fiberglass side & applied a fabric to it.That keeps the fiberglass from flaking off & gives a classy look.

The other side has the silver aluminized facing which is kinda tough.It can be punctured/scratched/ripped though.You can paint it any color you want.

Each sheet is 10 ft x 4 ft x 1 inch or 1 1/2 thick & costs about $35 a sheet.

Just an idea