Dell blade 1855 server

[gilly1984]

Just bought one on ebay thinking i could use it as a stand alone server, bit of research shows that you need the rack for it.

Is there a way to use it without the rack? With a normal pc psu?

Or should i tell the guy i dont want it?

It was £0.99p ($1.60ish)

It has 2 56gb hdd but doesnt say what cpu (cpus) it has.

Also states it is tested and working.

[JuniperSprouts]

Re: Dell blade 1855 server

I have never heard of anyone successfully converting a blade to a standalone server. I have researched the idea myself.

The (Netburst-based) CPUs, & mobo are worth scrap gold/metal.
The HDDs are probably actually 36GB drives (I've never heard of 56GB drives). They are worth 5.00 each.
The heatsinks (really wide, long, & short) & enclosure could be good for (SFF) project parts.

I hope that helps your decision.

[gilly1984]

Re: Dell blade 1855 server

That has helped me, I will tell him to re-list

Thanks JS