MicroATX 2U Rackmount Case

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microATX 2U Rackmount Case

microATX 2U Rackmount Case

Description

This is an open source hardware microATX 2U Rackmount Case design. It can house microATX and miniITX motherboards for use as an asterisk PBX or general purpose small server. The idea behind it is that there are not many cost effective option available when you want to use a rackmount case to house projects. Existing solution are either very simple and not aesthetic pleasing or require heavy modifications and tooling to get things like lcd displays,connectors etc Also one of the requirements is for the case to be able to provide sufficient protection on a high vibration environments


Specifications

  • Use with standard size ATX Power Supply
  • Access of back panel to front
  • Compatible with standard PCI Riser adapter
  • Size of 2U Rack Units


Milestones / ToDo

  • Decide on material to use (aluminium or sheet metal)
  • Decide on how to secure the riser card from the sides also, for use in environments with high vibration
  • Get a prototype made


Resources

Source design