[Wylug-discuss] Server Cases

[Shaun Laughey]

James Holden wrote:
> On Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 10:29:23PM +0100, Tom Hall wrote:
>   
>> Two guys from WYLUG have asked me about server cases recently.
>> The only good site I have found with published prices is
>> http://www.xcase.co.uk/c/118777/1/19-rackmount-cases.html
>> But I (and I assume they) would love to find better options.
>>     
>
> FWIW, I don't build servers any more because they're too much hassle
> hardware wise.
>
> You can pick up used branded servers relatively cheaply, and they'll
> have proper hotswap drives and fast RAID controllers. If you're running
> anything vaguely important you'll really appreciate just being able to
> yank a failed drive out and slot a new one in without any rebooting,
> opening the case etc.
>
> We use etb-tech.com and they've always been superb.
>
> Just looking on their site now, they have a Dell dual 2.5G Xeon with 1GB
> dual GbE, and 5x36GB drives for 550GBP, which is quite a lot of server
> for your money.
>
> Shameless plug follows...
>
> aql have plenty of colo space in Leeds city centre at the moment :-)
> See: http://aql.com/telecoms/site/colocation.php
>
> Regards,
>
> James
>
>   
I agree with James. Europc got me a great offer on my shiny new server 
last week at about 1/2 the price from Dell.

Don't build and get that warranty. It's less hassle and can save you 
money in the long run.

Shaun.