Topic: Antminer S1 - 4U Rack Conversion (Read 4858 times)
without a doubt, but I wouldnt be able to run them in our lab if they werent in a case ;p
only trick is that you need to wire up most of the power BEFORE you cram everything into the cabinets, especially if you use the screw terminals
this. once they are jammed in it will become a chore to change or adjust anything.
the antminer S1 isnt very good for racks due to the modular design and the location of power/lan connectors. As mentioned, a sturdy shelf is really 10x easier to work with
Sorry to necro the thread, but I wanted to indicate that I was able to accomplish this goal using the above case ( CS4802BK ).
I used some zip ties and pulled everything out of the case, they fit without much issue. Its loud, and hot, dont do this unless you're putting it in a data center or rack.
http://abecx.net/antminers.jpg
I used some zip ties and pulled everything out of the case, they fit without much issue. Its loud, and hot, dont do this unless you're putting it in a data center or rack.
http://abecx.net/antminers.jpg
how is it on noise now that its in a case?
2 ants + psu fit inside logisys CS4802BK. Easy to take out drive bays and also the front glass panel for more air. This is with the ants fully intact and with the blades horizontal.
That Rosewill RSV4500 will work. You need to strip out the center fan bar, front button bar, atx mounting plate, front drive holders, center stabilizer bar, and add a fan bank to the front.
It would look kinda like this but with the other crap removed
http://imgur.com/pvQNwvH
I'll let you know how many fit next week
It would look kinda like this but with the other crap removed
http://imgur.com/pvQNwvH
I'll let you know how many fit next week
only trick is that you need to wire up most of the power BEFORE you cram everything into the cabinets, especially if you use the screw terminals
Maybe the easiest way would be to just put it on a 19'' shelf.
I've been playing with ideas ( finally got some use out of my 3d printer) but this will have to take a back seat as I'm going to finishing up something else 1st
I had considered using one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147164
I am pretty sure they would fit on their side in this case, and since its over 2' deep I think you could fit two ANTs and the power supply just fine. Get a 1000W PS, leave the back slots open, etc. The problem becomes: can you remove that middle fan bar & drive cages easily, and does the ATX raised motherboard stand cause any issues?
I ended up buying the $54 shelving unit at Costco instead of trying to get the tin snips out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147164
I am pretty sure they would fit on their side in this case, and since its over 2' deep I think you could fit two ANTs and the power supply just fine. Get a 1000W PS, leave the back slots open, etc. The problem becomes: can you remove that middle fan bar & drive cages easily, and does the ATX raised motherboard stand cause any issues?
I ended up buying the $54 shelving unit at Costco instead of trying to get the tin snips out
If I was going to keep it at my shop that would be perfect. Problem is we are moving them to our data enter so I need them to look presentable. We own an IBM Business Partner and are the only BPIC in houston so I need it to blend in 
While browsing the web, I have stumbled upon something called "rack rails that allow you to install non-rack devices in rack cabinets". They are basically a piece of metal with a lot of holes, and the idea is that you screw them together with your equipement and mount into rack cabinet.
Or if you wold like to do it differently, I think buying the cheapest used 4U rack server, then ripping everything out and putting ants inside may be the way to go.
Preferably something that looks like the server on the bottom of that picture, as it has this nice mesh that will hide whatever is inside and provide airflow at the same time:
http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-37-45/3301.racks.png
Over in the group buys, that Ninja guy is putting them stacked up in a datacenter's cabinets. Has some pics.
If I was going to keep it at my shop that would be perfect. Problem is we are moving them to our data enter so I need them to look presentable. We own an IBM Business Partner and are the only BPIC in houston so I need it to blend in
I've seen a few pictures of peoples conversions, but was interested if anyone has been able to put them into a 4U enclosure to mount in a standard rack?
If so how many were you able to fit in and what about power supply location.
Thanks
If so how many were you able to fit in and what about power supply location.
Thanks
What I find out, is that it's cheaper and easier to just buy a metal storage rack like this:
http://easyrack.org/images/storage_racks.jpg
(or two, and combine them together, with higher density of shelves)
Then you just put Ants on them (up to 5 in a row) together with server PSUs (what I do, is I put those PSUs on top of ants).
I've seen a few pictures of peoples conversions, but was interested if anyone has been able to put them into a 4U enclosure to mount in a standard rack?
If so how many were you able to fit in and what about power supply location.
Thanks
If so how many were you able to fit in and what about power supply location.
Thanks
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