Archive: Server Build 2013 Pt2
Server Build - Part 2#
So continuing from Part 1 the build log.
Additionally to purchasing the parts for the server, I picked up this pretty neat small LCD with a temperature probe attached. Made by XSPC they are avaliable in a lot of different colours. I got green becuase… I could.
Note the additional small fan attached to the chipset heatsink. For some reason in Windows this chipset gets extremely hot, whilst under Linux it doesn’t. Also it does help if you have a more traditional server heatsink that directs air towards the back of the chassis.
Installing Windows via a very old 4GB memory stick. Fun fact: This memory stick is quite old but still works. Many questions are asked about how I don’t break it….. its called being careful :P
LSI MegaRAID and its initiilization things.
I always find it quite funny that Windows Server has Paint on it….
The nice thing about server boards is they have so many random blinky lights plastered all over them. Here is two that indicate that the IPMI is running and the SAS controller is active.
My make shift drive cage, the one that is in the case purchased is designed to take only 3.5" drives. So a different solution was required for these.
THE CASE. It’s only a cheap 4u case, but perfectly accurate adequate for this server.
These cases are rudimentary with space for 7x 3.5" drives, 3x 5 1/4" drives and 2x 60mm fans in the rear.
This is a small stand off nut tightner, this didn’t come with this case but do come extremely handy.
The strange thing about this case is the stand off size. The left most one, is for this case. The middle are regular sized and the most common sized stand off. Lastly, on the right is for my desktop case (BitFenix Shinobi XL).
Stock, this case requires a little modification. The Supermicro board has an odd standoff position due to the position of the memory.
As you can see, this offset standoff is going to require an additional mount point.
That’s about it. Done! Other than adding the temp sensor to the front panel.
