FS: SC826A to SC826B Conversion "Kit" (HDD Kit + LP Rear Window + Unsold HDD Cage Frame)

[svtkobra7]

Offered for sale (or trade) is everything needed to properly convert a SC826A to SC826B model, i.e. supports rear drive kit (more info = Older Supermicro Chassis: Converting Rear-window to Support 2x2.5 Drive Cages?) and includes the following parts:

• MCP-220–82609–0N: 2 x 2.5" HDD Kit for 826B Servers
  • 1 x BPN-SAS826-2PT - SAS2/SATA3 Backplane for 2.5" Drives
  • 1 x 01-SC82632-XX00C10 - Metal cage
  • 2 x 01-SB16105-XX00C102 - 2.5-Inch Hot Swap SAS/SATA Drive Caddy Tray
  • 1 x CBL-SAST-0556 - Supermicro Internal MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) to 4 SATA with Sideband 90/90/75/75/75cm Cable
  • 4-pin power supply cable
• MCP-240–82608–0N: SC216B / SC826B Chassis LP rear window
• No Part #: Frame which secures MCP-220–82609–0N (connects PSU cage and rear window)

• Price = $75 OBO shipped fair? Tough for me to price ... AFAIK no "comparable" sales of a complete kit, considering that "no part # frame" can't be purchased (inferred from referenced thread), but this # is less than it would cost for procurement of the 2 parts that you can purchase.
  
• Trade = Shoot me what ya got via PM (happy to add $ on my end)! I do need up to 4 SSDs (2 x 826Bs with unpopulated rear windows), could be interested in 10G networking stuff 1M DACS, QSFP => SFP+ adapters, etc.
  
• Payment (if not a trade) = PayPal (as gift strongly preferred, please). Sale references available upon request.
• Shipping =USPS Priority Mail from 30326 to CONUS, included in $75 price. Willing to try to ship international at buyer's expense. Will ship same day as sale.
• Other: I have a few other parts from a donor 826 chassis posted on ebay. Moreso spending the time to sell it on ebay to start consolidating IT assets for a move a number of months out (as well as get my fiance to stop complaining about having server bits everywhere). My point, I've posted a number of parts on ebay (nothing super exciting), but feel free to PM me if interested generally, or if you need one of the below items + the conversion kit and I'll give you a STH deal (not the listed ebay price).
  • Supermicro Front Panel Control Adapter Board FPB-FP826-D TB826 CBL-0217
  • Supermicro CBL-0071L 30" Front Panel Control Cable
    
  • Supermicro MCP-290-82605-0V Silver Chassis Handle Set for SC826
  • Lot of 12 Supermicro (Gen 5.5) Hot-Swap 3.5" Hard Drive Tray with Hollowed Dummy
  • SuperMicro PDB-PT826-8824 Power Distributor
  • Supermicro MCP-320-82602-0N (3 Fan Module for 2U 3U CHASSIS) + 3 x FAN-0126L4
  • Supermicro W-778-B-0 W-778-A-0 L&R Repon Rack Mount Telescopic Outer Rail Kit
  • Supermicro W-778-B-0 W-778-A-0 L&R Repon Rack Mount Telescopic Outer Rail Kit
  • LSI SA-8743L-0.8M-N2 HD Mini SAS to Mini SAS SFF-8643 to SFF-8087 Cable
• Condition:
  • MCP-220–82609–0N - 2 x 2.5" HDD Kit for 826B Servers = A | Comment = Perfect and tested to ensure it works.
    
  • MCP-240–82608–0N: SC216B / SC826B Chassis LP rear window = C | Comment = It isn't perfectly straight as is noticeable when laying it flat on a table. It looks like someone removed it and attempted to bend it straight (I note that as I can see indentations from what appear to be pliers in certain areas). Frankly I'd attempt to straighten it out a bit, but: (a) I know I'm not good working with metal (wood is much more forgiving for me) and (b) I figured I would simply disclose that (I don't think it is a big deal) and allow whomever purchases to attempt straightening if they care to. Despite it not being "true" when it is laying flat on a table, when added to a chassis and screwed together, it straightens out just fine, and is unnoticeable. Further its the back of a server.
    
  • No Part # - Cage Frame = "B / B+" | Comment = Only dinging it because it was removed from the chassis and I drilled out the rivets.

SC826A to SC826B "Conversion Kit" (all Parts)


MCP-220–82609–0N - 2 x 2.5" HDD Kit for 826B Servers


MCP-240–82608–0N - SC216B / SC826B Chassis LP Rear Window


No Part # - Frame for MCP-220–82609–0N


>> See post #4 with plenty of additional images & install instructions. <<

EDIT: 01/08/19 07:45 AM PT - Pics of all items grouped, LP Rear Window, and "No Part # Cage Frame Added"

 

[muhfugen]

Can you post a picture of the "No Part # Frame"? Price seems about fair considering what I paid for my rear windows and drive cages for my conversions.

 

[svtkobra7]

Can you post a picture of the "No Part # Frame"? Price seems about fair considering what I paid for my rear windows and drive cages for my conversions.

NOTE: Will update with some pics when I get home tonight.

• with a smile and not being snarky (I know I'm long winded)
• However, if just looking for understanding of what that part is, here you go (borrowed from external site referenced in the conversion thread I mentioned)

EDIT: 01/08/19 07:456AM PT - "Borrowed" Images removed ...

>> See post #4 with plenty of additional images & install instructions. <<

 

[svtkobra7]

Can you post a picture of the "No Part # Frame"? Price seems about fair considering what I paid for my rear windows and drive cages for my conversions.

• Apologies for the delay, I didn't have time to get to this over the weekend, but maybe what I lack in speed I can make up for with quality / quantity?
  
• Also, removing the images from my last reply as I've replaced them with images of the actual parts and they were "borrowed" in the first place.
• A bit of an install tutorial follows (although I suspect anyone installing this conversion doesn't need instruction). It is far from difficult of course.

Install tutorial follows ...

1. Prior to installing 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage, but with Rear Window in place, fasten Cage Frame to Rear Window with 2 screws
Note: These two screws will be covered by the 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage once it is inserted.

2a.Insert 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage into Cage Frame.
2b. Fasten 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage to Chassis with 1 screw and fasten 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage to Cage Frame with two screws.

3. Fasten 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage to Cage Frame with 1 screw (which also fastens it to the Rear Window).
Note: The screws mentioned earlier are now covered by the 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage.

4a. Attach included MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) to 4 SATA Cable.
4b. Attach included 4-pin Power Supply Cable.

5a. Populate 2.5-Inch Hot Swap SAS/SATA Drive Caddy Trays with Drives.
5b. Insert Populated 2.5-Inch Hot Swap SAS/SATA Drive Caddy Trays into 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage.
Note: Drives not included.

6. Open a beer and admire your work ...
Rear View w/o included 2.5-Inch Hot Swap SAS/SATA Drive Caddy Trays

Top View of 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage

After I was done snapping pics for this post, I had to drill out 5 rivets (which I've marked with small arrows of Frog Tape for your reference).
Note: The other bits of Frog Tape are either holding screws in place / confirming mount points where two parts are fastened with the included screws (OK, so I also wanted to ensure I included all the screws and that helped me).

Just confirming I didn't mess up removal of the rivets.
Note: Binder clips are holding the Cage Frame in place. You will want to go with something different to fasten.

Rear View after Rivet Removal

View of 2 x 2.5" HDD Cage in Cage Frame after Rivet Removal

View of Cage Frame after Rivet Removal