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Re: 2U chassis (was Linux Router Kit)

  • From: Adam Rothschild
  • Date: Sat Oct 31 14:04:26 1998

On Sat, 31 Oct 1998, Geoff White wrote:

> We are trying to roll our own server/router/accounting box and
> have everything speced out but the chassis, we need to find a PC rack
> mount chassis that is no higher than 2U ( 3.5"). The co-los we use charge
> us not only by bandwidth but by real estate, we need to cram as many boxes
> as we can in the space. In fact if you know of a 1U (like the cobalt
> boxes) that would be even better. Any clues would be greatly appreciated.

Whoa, that would be awfully tight.   If I were you, I would
simply pay for extra rack space, and get an Appro (www.appro.com) NITEO or
42xx...