Server in Billy

[Relaxia]

This is a summary from a log on the nordichardware.se forum. Enjoy!
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I'll move to a new apartment soon, that means that I won't have the nice place I have or one like it to place my server. I need a space that is big enough and won't let the noise out.
What I came up with is to put the server components inside an IKEA Billy bookcase and somehow make it soundproof-ish.



I was thinking of cutting out openings at the bottom and sides to let air in and out. The flow should be lead by boards and fans. Along the sides should be soft materials to reduce the noise.
This won't necessary be good looking, but it won't be seen, so function is the goal here.

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OK. Now I've bought a Billy bookcase and here comes a few pictures of my progress so far...



First I'm going to make a replacement for the original board.



It's nice when you have some resources



The old chassis to the server. Some parts will be used.



The mainboard sheet has been cut and bent.



A small sample of the mounting.



Here I've measured and cut out some boards.



Floor with half back and left side.



A small compartment for the PSU's hot air.



Here the PSU is mounted. Fits really well I must say.



4x 100mm fans @1500rpm will push cold air inside. I think they won't make too much noise. Just in case I will use a fan controller.



Now it's starting to look like something.
The upper shelf is for router and switch and such.
The space to right is for my ITX-tower (will be translated later)

Left to do is some kind of door and noise reducing material.

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Now I've done a bit more. Not on the case, but I need to put the disks somewhere.


A drawing and some aluminum profile.



The saw if for wood, but still hard enough to cut aluminum.



The profile cut to specified lengths.



I drilled some holes for the screws.



Starting to fix the pieces together.



It's starting to look like something.



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A few disks and a CD unit mounted. The stand should hold 10 3.5" disks and one 5.25" unit.



Aww, It fits perfect

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This weekend I got a but further, but I'll start with some pictures from last week.


After all work I had to see if it would fit.



And what a fit! Like a glove!



Not bat, not bad at all if I may say.
To do is some details for cables, some doors and something to reduce the noise.



Now I've mounted some doors and something to fasten an outlet strip to. And some screws for the cables to hang on.



I've made some small holes on the backside of the outlet strip if you were wondering.



The fan cables mustn't get in the way for the disk stand or it won't fit.



Same but with flash


Yes, it closed. Not much left now.



Here I've started to put isolation and soft packing materials on the door and walls. I hope it will help to reduce some noise.



Done! I'll found out if it's good enough at the first test.



Most things done. Next step is to change to the correct disks and have a go. If that turns out good there's not much left, assuming the noise level is acceptable.

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The server has been running for a week now and I'm very happy with the result. There's still some noise, but not enough to complain.
The bookcase has 2 glass doors that reduce the noise even more, and thanks to them you cant see anything of my box.

I hope you enjoyed this!
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[fackamato]

Nicely done! What are the temps? Perhaps mount some resistors on all those fans
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[Relaxia]

I have a fan controller for the four intake fans that should reduce their speed. I don't have any temps, but the controller makes an annoying peep if it gets too hot. Happened a few times during summer and I had to have the door slightly open, but now I have replaced four of the disks with two larger ones. That was not only good for the airflow but also reduced the temp. Ofcourse I could make things even better, reduce noise and improve it in different ways, but the effort it takes and the time... I don't really feel for it. I'm happy with it as it is.
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[Delph1]

Yeay, you did it \o/

Really cool build! (even though I've seen it before)

//Andreas
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