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1U server chasie for Dell Optiplex (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/homelab@lemmy.ml
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Hey all I am looking for some ideas to make my Dell SFF optiplexs rack mounted. Has anyone ever got them into a 1U chasie?

I'm in the early stages of redoing my homelab hardware. I have two Dell Optiplexs and I want to fit them in my rack / make them more aesthetically pleasing but without taking up any more space.

The only reason I'm not looking to replace them with a USFF / mini server is because I like being able to have two drives and pci slot for Ethernet ports but I'm willing to hear out other cost effective options. My rack is a short depth rack.

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[–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I made my own and 3d printed them. I built this one so I could add disks but I have another version with 2 side by side and not stacked.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Oh that is very slick! I have the larger SFF (not USFF). Maybe I should look into getting a 3D printer next

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    • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    We just turn them sideways on a shelf at work. We use a lot of micro form factor and they look slick in a row on a 1u shelf. We fit 3 or 4 (can’t remember) wide across 6 shelves.

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    [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    You want a standard rack shelf, it'll fit 3-4 SFF stacked sideways. You can 3D print some supports.

    No idea if it'll fit in a shallow rack.

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    [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    3D printing is the way to go, for sure. But if you’ve got the normal SFF optiplexes, I’ve got no idea how those will fit into a 1U form factor without a complete cooling system overhaul.

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