Compatible server cabinet?

[Klinkle]

Would this server cabinet be compatible with an sr1560sf? I'm a bit new to messing with servers so I'm not entirely sure how to tell what cabinet would work. How can you tell if it's compatible or not?

 

[kanewolf]

According to the Intel ARK, part # SR1560SF is a 1U server with a S5400SF motherboard. This page -- http://ark.intel.com/products/29871/Intel-Server-Board-S5400SF shows the size as "custom" -- That is not a good sign for getting an alternate case.... You might find something that will fit by searching the web but don't expect a generic case to be a drop in.

 

[Klinkle]

Yes, I know it has a S5400SF motherboard in it, but the problem isn't that I need a chassis for the board. I have a chassis with everything inside it already, but I would like to know what kind of server cabinet I need to put it in. After looking into it a bit further I believe the sr1560sf has a depth of 27.5", and would not be compatible with the cabinet I linked. However everything I see that might be compatible with it is nearly $1,000. Any idea what kind of rack/cabinet I would need?

 

[kanewolf]

Yes, I know it has a S5400SF motherboard in it, but the problem isn't that I need a chassis for the board. I have a chassis with everything inside it already, but I would like to know what kind of server cabinet I need to put it in. After looking into it a bit further I believe the sr1560sf has a depth of 27.5", and would not be compatible with the cabinet I linked. However everything I see that might be compatible with it is nearly $1,000. Any idea what kind of rack/cabinet I would need?

I misinterpreted your question, you are asking about a rack, not a case .... You did not successfully have include a link in your original post.

If you live in a large city, there should be used racks available. Most large businesses dispose of racks all the time. For a 28 inch deep server I would want a 1000mm (40 inch) deep rack to allow for cable management.
You MIGHT get by with an 800mm (31.4 inch) deep rack but it would be very tight.

Do you have the original mounting rails? There is probably a minimum depth that the front and back vertical rails are required to be separated.