Wouldn't that be a solution also for you ?
Not a solution for me because these are only a small number of total servers going into the cabinet. It's definitely a different challenge by itself since some severs have their own adjusting rails between around 20-29" which requires 29" between posts, some servers are 31" static, some are so long that they hit the PDUs so they can only go above and below PDU, and then of course there's these servers too which would benefit from shorter posts but make everything else much worse.
There are some workaround we can do but that's only the first problem, the second is that the accessibility is worth it to us, up to a point, to be able to quickly slide them in and out. I'm not opposed to removing screws each time they have to be worked on, however, once we combine it with the workaround, it could mean more difficult getting to them when there's also other full depth equipment in there, and
lots of cables on the left and right side in the back. We have power, ethernet going to these, plus another ethernet for the KVM, and other servers 2-4x ethernet or fiber each, multiple switches, patch panels, a huge router. And network equipment has to go in specific spots for efficient setup.
So there is probably more we could do if absolutely required, I just have to see at what point it is just worth it to eat an additional $X cost per server just to have a better setup.
It would be nice if there were LONGER brackets, then we wouldn't need to move the Posts.
Yeah, I would prefer to screw them in.
Why a lot of extra Holes ? I lost you there. Didn't you just want to use the Brackets and the Threaded Rack Strip (in the Middle/Back) with the Brackets ?
I see what you mean
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Unclear what you mean sorry
Longer brackets exist, their price difference also exists. Unless you find them cheap. So basically, if you are going to be paying almost the same as a proper solution, it makes less sense to just mount them like that in the back.
This would actually potentially be a cheap design ordered from China though.
As for what I mean, the small ears aren't just an "L" the also have a small "U" channel on the part that attaches to the server directly (it is not meant to attach to server directly, it is meant for a specific Supermicro rail design, so it attaches to rails, which are a little shorter height.) The depth is not that much though, since rails can fit without issues, this should also fit without issues directly to the server, you are just maybe 10mm~ away from the server when it screws in, and the "U" channel presses against server with that gap in the center where you screw it inn, so you need longer screw.
It 100% lines up though with that chassis you purchased, I verified it, as in the "hole" in the bracket is aligned the same way, and you are able to screw it directly into the server WITHOUT making any holes.
I still have some Trouble figuring out the "Custom" and "Standard" Design you are talking about
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The "standard" design I was speaking of is what I linked, or maybe I forgot to link it.
So this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FJG4QCQ/
My "custom" design, there are multiple, but one simple one is the same as the "standard" that I linked except it is one piece, static length, and also has a bend away from the server for additional strength, so it will not warp at all under weight. It is also cold-rolled exposed steel, zinc plated, and a specific thickness. Over-engineered (by a non-engineer, so if I under-engineer it, I'm afraid I will screw up.)
Haven't catched up with reading the whole thread, neither did I find anything while searching it.
Have anyone managed to get fan pwm to work in any OS? It registers RPM and seems to work ok with "Smart Control" in BIOS. Haven't found a driver that works for fan readout in the OS though.
System is running Ryzen 7 Pro 3700.
What BIOS version?
Heck it's easier to Negotiate Prices with Americans than Chinese People really. They don't give any Discount whatsoever
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Yeah I had someone mess up an order on processors, and sell me something they misread, so 5500 instead of 5600 (obviously, my experience with Cezanne hasn't been amazing, so I wanted 5600 specifically for further orders.) They offered me a $5 discount on my NEXT order and would not replace it with some alternative (3600 or 3700X combo) that cost 2% more.
I guess it does feel slightly nice knowing their margins are so low they cannot budge at all, so maybe they just give you the best possible price from the very beginning.
I finally found a supplier of passive heatsinks in China and placed the order. Not as cheap as yours, those guys were definitely just trying to save money not storing them in their warehouse
I think you got the best deal on those that will ever exist. I'm pretty sure I ended up paying almost as much for the shipping as the heatsinks though since I needed them sent by air.
