Well look no further.... This has got to be the deal of the century!
It is a COMPLETE COMMERCIAL GRADE DATA CENTER SERVER ~ $299!!!!
UPDATE 8/14/12: Okay... Here it is... The news you have been waiting for: <20 units remaining!
2U Supermicro Servers are also available... $189
If you missed out on one of the original machines below... not to worry!
The new machines are in and now being shipped.
The Supermicro Server Specs:
SuperMicro Server Chassis: SC846TQ Link to manual
SuperMicro H8DME-2
Dual Core AMD Opteron, 2212 HE
(3) AOC-SAT2-MV8 Controller Cards
Supermicro AOC-SIM1U(+) & and AOC USB2RJ45
(2) Supermicro 900w pws-902-1r redundant PSUs.
(8GB) Qimonda 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2-667MHz ECC Registered CL5 240-Pin DIMM
This server is really awesome... and the best thing is... it requires little to no modifications to function in the home environment.
The server comes with a fan wall already installed as well as a plastic shroud that directs the airflow for maximum cooling.
All five cooling fans are 80mm! This makes quieting down this server.... very easy and affordable!
If you would like to be one of the first to get your hands on their new stock... Give them a call at 801-796-1696 or email them at jdye@tamsolutions.com they will gladly put your name on the list for the next available units.
Here are my step by step instructions used to modify the new SuperMicro Server
1. Disconnect all ATX connections from the Motherboard.
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7. Then remove all molex connectors from the backplane
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15. Press and stick PSU to side of server case and wire up all connection
16. Replace 80mm fans with quieter ones... I used Arctic Cooling fans
17. The HSF that comes stock with server is also a little loud... You may want to change that as well
18. Install Fan Shroud
Thats it... Install drives, OS and ENJOY
If you would like to be one of the first to get your hands on their new stock... Give them a call at 801-796-1696 or email them at jdye@tamsolutions.com they will gladly put your name on the list for the next available units.
A few of these machines may still be available... call for more info...
The info below is just for reference...
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It is a COMPLETE COMMERCIAL GRADE DATA CENTER SERVER for $199!!!!
The server includes:
AIC RSC-4ED2 - 24 3.5" Hot Swap Server Chassis
SuperMicro H8DME-2 or SuperMicro X7DBE-X
Dual Core AMD Opteron, 2212 HE or Intel Dual Core E5120 or Intel Dual Core E5130 (based on availability)
(3) AOC-SAT2-MV8 Controller Cards
(8GB) Super Talent 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2-667MHz ECC Registered CL5 240-Pin DIMM
(3) EMACS Zippy M1W-6500P Hot Swap Server 1U PSU
Because of the server's fan sizes... It is very loud! So I did have to make a few inexpensive modifications to the server for it to be quiet enough to work in my home environment.... But if this server is to be stored in a dedicated server room or area where it won't be heard... It will work perfectly right out of the box!
First thing I did was get rid of the (2) Sunon 60mm Case fans, (2) Sunon Blower Fans, and the (3) EMACS Redundant Power Supplies.
I replaced the original case fans with:
(3) SilenX EFX-12-15 120mm Case Fan ... $33.57
Attached to a Norco Fan Wall. Ebay Best Offer of $10 with free shipping... which came directly from Norcotek.
I also swapped out the cases' back window for a (slightly modified) Norco unit: Norco 4220/4224 Back Window ... $22
(2) SilenX EFX-08-15 80mm Case Fan ... $17.98
I also replaced the (3)PSUs with an ATX PSU:
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 ... $89.99 after rebate
To clean up the snakes nest of 24" SATA cables... I added another AOC-SAT2-MV8 card to the system. I now have six SATA cables per card. I also used six 18" cables for the shortest runs. This allowed for much cleaner cable management.
Because the motherboard was moved from its original mounting plate, which had the necessary standoffs... new brass standoffs and nuts had to be mounted to the base of the server case to accommodate the position of the motherboard on the new Norco Back Window. I also added four rubber feet to the base of the case to raise it up off the table.
The entire modification process took about an hour
Total cost of the Fully Functioning Server and Modifications: $358.54 before shipping.
Empty Norco 4224 Case. $399.99 before shipping
Here are the current drivers for the SAT2-MV8 cards http://www.sonnettech.com/support/kb...on=b150%23b150
Here are some before and after pictures... of the case and my modifications.
I am very, very pleased on how this server turned out.
Let me know if you have any questions...
Before:
After:
Taking the server case apart was easy. The build quality is quite good. The entire case is held together with dozens of screws, which are the same size as those needed for the hdd bays.
Disassembly...
1. Detach all wires from motherboard and surrounding hardware.
2. Remove all fans, PCB boards and mounting hardware
3. Remove hard drive, ribbon cable and mount
4. Remove SATA cards from motherboard.
5. Remove ATX screws from motherboard.
6. Remove Motherboard
7. Remove all PSUs and the cover for the fourth
8. Remove all (a few dozen) screws that hold (sides and base) the motherboard tray.
9. Remove motherboard tray and all attached wires.
10. Remove "Back Window" from server case.
I only needed to drill about a dozen holes. Four for the Norco "Back Wall" and the rest for the brass standoffs to hold the motherboard in its new position. I used the already tapped holes to attach the Norco "Fan Wall"
The most difficult/stressful part was attaching the motherboard to the base of the server case...
Assembly:
1. Line up the Norco "Back Window" with the server case
2. Mark and drill holes to line up the already tapped holes in the Norco back window... Two .25" spacers will be needed for each side.
3. Install back window.
4. The Norco back window will need to be modified to allow for a better fit of the server case walls... I think I just made a "larger notch cut" on the top of each side of the back window... the bend it back and fourth with a pair of pliers until it snapped off... Perfect!
5. There are two pins on the top server case cover that are meant to lock into the back window... The Norco window's design will not allow for the pins... so I just tapped them out for a perfect fit.
6. Install the I/O plate
7. Line up the motherboard with the newly installed Norco back window... knock out the PCI slots to be used in the back window
8. Install the SATA cards to the motherboard and back wall to insure a perfect fit... I piece or two of cardboard should be used to raise the motherboard off of the sever case
9. With a marker, through the motherboard's ATX holes, mark the base of the server case for the brass standoffs
10. Remove the SATA cards and motherboard.
11. With a nail set/punch... remark the positions for the brass standoffs
12. Drill the holes for the brass standoffs.
13. Join two brass standoffs for each hole.
14. Screw in each standoff... using a nut on the underside if the brass screw gets stripped. (Tapping holes so that the brass standoffs can be threaded into the case would be ideal)
15. First, line up the motherboard with the newly installed standoffs... Second, install the SATA cards... Third, fasten the motherboard to the brass standoffs.
16. If not installing in a rack... attach/glue four feet to the base of the sever case.
17. Attach Norco Fan Wall with two .25" spacers and screws
18. Install (2) 80mm and (3) 120mm fans... attach wires to motherboard... (For easier installation, fasten only the center120mm fan to the fan wall before install the fan wall to the case.)
19. Install and wire up ATX power supply to all needed sockets and backplanes.
20. Plug in modified power switch
21. With cable management in mind... attach the (24) SATA cable to the SATA cards and backplanes... Using 18" SATA cables for the shorter runs will help keep the case tidy.
22. Install/Mount/Attach OS drive... I used a eSATA adapter attached to the back window for the OS drive and DVD drive... (see, orange sata cables)
23. Double check wiring.
24. POWER IT ON!!!
That's it! With about an hour of tinkering... you will have a 24 bay server that is as quiet as a desktop PC.
Edited by Litlgi74 - 8/14/12 at 7:28pm
