2icebitn
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It has to be purple. And within 200 miles of say Atlantic City, NJ. Working or not (or empty). Just want that purple jumbo case. Do
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WTB: Dell Poweredge 1900/2900 PURPLE
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kgober
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I've never seen (or heard of) a purple PowerEdge server. Do you have any pictures of such a thing?
lyonadmiral
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Here is the link to the 1900 spec sheet, no purple in there:
https://www.dell.com/downloads/emea/products/pedge/en/PE1900_Spec_Sheet_Quad.pdf
Here is the link tot he 2900 spec sheet, no purple in there either:
https://www.dell.com/downloads/emea/products/pedge/en/PE2900_Spec_Sheet_Quad.pdf
I wonder if it was an OEM job that Dell did for another vendor, possibly?
https://www.dell.com/downloads/emea/products/pedge/en/PE1900_Spec_Sheet_Quad.pdf
Here is the link tot he 2900 spec sheet, no purple in there either:
https://www.dell.com/downloads/emea/products/pedge/en/PE2900_Spec_Sheet_Quad.pdf
I wonder if it was an OEM job that Dell did for another vendor, possibly?
2icebitn
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Power...item48bcf95df3:g:ZCcAAOSwNphcKX2L:rk:186:pf:0
Really I'm just looking for a Mondo big case similar to the Lenovo TS440 I had at my old job. First time I ever saw a server case that big. I could always paint it purple. I actually favor the Lenovo style, basically simplistic/utilitarian. I'd like to have such a case on hand because I like them and may need it for a future build. And will never have to worry about space issues again. A commercial case that size, like a Super micro, would cost hundreds.
Really I'm just looking for a Mondo big case similar to the Lenovo TS440 I had at my old job. First time I ever saw a server case that big. I could always paint it purple. I actually favor the Lenovo style, basically simplistic/utilitarian. I'd like to have such a case on hand because I like them and may need it for a future build. And will never have to worry about space issues again. A commercial case that size, like a Super micro, would cost hundreds.
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Yeah, I was going to add this. Server cases generally do not support standard computer stuff. Most manufacturers (like Dell, HP and Lenovo) start with a standard, and customize it from there. I would be surprised if you could put a standard ATX board into a Dell Poweredge 1900 or 2900.
kgober
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I think that picture just looks purple due to the lighting. The actual color of the front panel is sort of a metallic gray. The side and top panels are black.
I have a couple of 2900 servers and it's not a standard AT/ATX case, I don't think any motherboards will fit except the specific ones Dell made for this case. I think the power connectors may be different also due to the dual redundant power supplies.
It really isn't very spacious inside, it's pretty much maxed at 8 SAS/SATA hard disks (in special Dell carriers, and connected to a SAS backplane intended to connect to a Dell PERC RAID controller), 1 3.5" floppy, and 2 5.25" half-height devices (or 1 full-height). I have a much smaller Lian Li case that will hold many more devices than I can fit into the 2900. Most of the extra volume in the 2900 is used up by the power supplies and the fans.
Actually if all you want is an enormous case, then take a look at the Cooler Master Cosmos series cases. They are bigger that that Dell server case, but hold regular computer parts.
2icebitn
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I'm well aware that these things are designed for proprietary mobos. That's where the Dremel comes in. I have no intention of paying 250$+ for a jumbo sized case. Typically what they've gone for when I've looked.
250$ would be a bargain. I looked on Newegg and a the Cosmos that doesn't take an E-ATX Mobo is ~200. The one that does - nearly 500. Glory be lads and lassies. That's just maniacal. I'll get a Lenovo monstrosity eventually, probably for 75$. And paint it grape.
250$ would be a bargain. I looked on Newegg and a the Cosmos that doesn't take an E-ATX Mobo is ~200. The one that does - nearly 500. Glory be lads and lassies. That's just maniacal. I'll get a Lenovo monstrosity eventually, probably for 75$. And paint it grape.
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kgober
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It's more than just modding the case to fit a standard motherboard. You'll probably also have to mod it to fit a standard power supply. If you care about airflow at all you'll also need to mod it to support standard fans because the fans the case comes with won't work. And after all that effort you'll still be limited to just 3 5.25" half-height bays which really isn't enough if you never want to worry about space issues again. A 2900 is big but the space is mostly in places you don't need. The places where you would typically want extra room (around the drive bays) are just as cramped (if not more so) than in standard cases. The motherboard area is large but it's not particularly deep so you won't be able to fit super-tall heatsinks.
I can't help but think you'd be better off just getting some sheet metal and fabricating something from scratch.
I can't help but think you'd be better off just getting some sheet metal and fabricating something from scratch.
2icebitn
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Not likely, as specialized fabricating equipment would be needed. And front panels are usually injection molded plastic. I'd need to machine dies out of steel billet. Not likely with my Dremel, and I can't figure out which obstacles you point out couldn't be solved with a Dremel. My biggest concern is getting the specific shade of grape that I want.