can you mount a 2u server on it
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The problem is not the height of a 2U anything... the issue you have is depth and weight. For a server, you will almost definitely need rails providing support at the back. I would not try to mount a server on this. However if you just want to mount routers, switches or patch panels this unit is great for that.
1618824
If it is a 2u half depth light weight server, sure, but this is a 2 post telecom rack. It is really more geared toward switch gear or pizza boxes, not servers that would be better in a 4 post rack. You could put the server at the bottom of the rack and let it rest against the ground ... but this rack isn't really meant for servers.
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That should not be a problem where the hardware is concerned. However, keep in mind your partitioning scheme. You will want to do a GPT partition table (as opposed to MSDOS partition table) with any partitions over 2TB. How you go about that will depend on the OS that you are using.
1107597
As long as it is 5.25 inch, yes you can. You can install up to 3 of those drives. You can also install your OS using a USB drive.
473082
this unit is very small and so can sit on top of your main unit. No need to have a special mounting. Just plug it in and you are on your way.
361670
Use the web page from the AC66U. On the left you will see USB. Click that.That will give you page where you can set the name of the server, type of server etc. I would suggest getting some media on a USB drive first and pluging that into the ASUS.I don't use this feature but that should get you going!
787613
You probably can, but it would be an additional board and would probably require software written to handle it. I know this sounds iffy, but I've been running ArchLinux on the rasp-pi and as long as you use a large enough SD-ram "ram-disk" there doesn't seem to be any problem doing what you need to do. Be sure to format it large enough for your purpose.
493712
Like your playing games on it or hosting? If u are playing a graphics card along with a riser would be needed, for OS windows. If your hosting you would want the OS to be linux(Ubuntu) and nothing else needed.
1005954
I don't think so. It needs the Drobo desktop software installed on the computer you're using, i don't think that will work on a server.
1268447
Unless the drive specifically lists the mounting bracket as included, it will not have a mounting bracket included. Additionally, there are several types of mounting brackets used by various PC manufacturers, so even if a mounting bracket is included, it my not fit your unit.
1032726
Typically, yes. But you should always go to Synology's site to confirm supported hardware.
1017485
you could mount it on the top or bottom prob the drive bay is more meant for long gpus.
338961
It might, but personally I think it would be a waste of money. Go with a legit gaming board or even a midrange board (single socket) and put more money into your graphics card. Bulk of gaming is running off of your GPU, so spending $260 on a server mainboard really wouldn't benefit you as much as going dual graphics cards.
2121426
I installed in a server2012R2 box but it was running on a desktop system and worked without problems..
1183277
The server does not have any OS installed so you can install any OS you want including Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, Windows Server and etc. Remember the server does not include ANY drives so you have to supply them yourself.
1146657
No. All necessary mounting hardware comes with the unit also the unit already has drive slots.
1461013
Yes, the main base unit can be mounted. I have mounted mine. The remote units have a power base which cannot as best I can tell be mounted.
1303209
Yes you can. There is a HD bracket over the optical drive that can mount two 2.5" HDD or SSD drives.