Anyone know of a semi-inexpensive sealed, dust-proof, server cabinet? Looking for 8U-ish size.
Thanks.

12/14/2005 7:53:25 PM

8U?? that is huge. and what does dust-proof mean? no air can get in or out?

12/15/2005 12:25:33 PM

Sealed and dust-proof? Where is this going, a medical room? Or are you looking for something enclosed?

12/15/2005 4:33:50 PM

8U is huge???

8U is 8 1U slots.
It's going in an construction environment. I'm trying to keep dust out of the systems.
Something with a air-filter, like what is in your HVAC unit at home is fine.

[Edited on December 16, 2005 at 10:59 PM. Reason : -]

12/16/2005 10:58:47 PM

Something like this, but not $2000

12/16/2005 11:52:23 PM

hello ebay.

Seriously though, if someone doesn't check those filters once in a while best case they will be pissed when it shuts down or random errors, worst case server cooks itself.

12/17/2005 12:31:08 AM

^^
That's not "sealed" and dust-proof persay.

Hate to ask the obvious, but have you tried Googling it? I'm seeing a ton of results. If you are looking for super-cheap ... I would also see if any Surplus places have anything. Ebay will kill you on shipping.

[Edited on December 17, 2005 at 6:52 AM. Reason : .]

12/17/2005 6:49:28 AM

Yeah, I've googled it. But everything is coming in as ~42U units which is way to big.

I'm wanting something small, 36" deep, and has some sort of filter or can easily be adapted to use a filter (like a house filter).

^ and yeah, e-bay is ridiculous on shipping.

[Edited on December 17, 2005 at 3:44 PM. Reason : -]

12/17/2005 3:41:15 PM

we use cabinets similar to what you are looking for at work for elevator controllers, but then the small ones are like 40+U and up. WE even have a few that are the full sealed airtight nema 4 type, with an eternanal ac unit hanging on the side.

12/18/2005 5:29:16 PM

I can make you one for $1000.

12/18/2005 7:36:42 PM

Cheapest thing I've seen now is about $1200.
If anyone has any links to surplus or something please share.

I might have to make one.

12/18/2005 7:38:20 PM

http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=736-3869&SEARCH=server+rack&ID=&DESC=CSR%2D8060

Also check http://www.presidentenclosures.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PE&Category_Code=EB

They have wall mount server cabs for under 500 with a locking fotn and rear door, add a fan, a filter, and some selaent, and you are golden.

[Edited on December 18, 2005 at 8:12 PM. Reason : asdf]

12/18/2005 8:09:37 PM

I'd suggest shooting a PM to garfus99. Being that he works with reselling computer equipment as his business, he might be able to help you out.

12/18/2005 11:40:26 PM