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I think you would just have to put it in an empty server case then colo that
If you have a PSU for it (prefferably without plug, with a radio plug, since we use APCs):
Yes.
Do note it needs to support autoneg to 100 on a Gbut switch or have a Gigabit NIC since we have only Gigabit switches.
Depending on power and BW i make you a good price
Well, it will be a 5V cell charger =P. autoneg? it is a standard, isnt it? I think every card nowadays support ir. Power? max 700ma @ 5V
Will Raspberry Pi make a good server?
No, but it has a high geek factor.
And it will make a bonus for my RPi-fan website =P
You can connect it by USB on any server . It's a micro-usb.
I'm hoping to chain load to boot from a 1TB USB HD.
Then I may think of idea's.
Yeah. I was thinking about having the OS on the card and additional space via a network drive. Still it's gonna be difficult finding a DC whos not going to ask questions when you walk in with a box full of em LOL
Just make a 1U Slot that holds around 10 of them with an inbuilt ethernet switch
I'd love to colo a bunch of these. When we get our new switches I'll look into setting 1U aside for a handful of them.
Won't be long until someone makes a 1U case for them.
I would try and make one myself, but my crafting skills are terrible.
If you need a case or other accessories, check this site http://www.modmypi.com/
Maybe just buy some really cheap 1U server from ebay, remove the motherboard, etc. and then see how you can fit a switch and several of the PIs inside.
Or just by a case?
@liam yes. Actually we don't own the building, we rent space there (although with long term notarized contract) and then we have added our own redundant cooling, big UPSes, generator, etc. - everything that is needed. However it is not a big public data center, it is a smaller one only for our own needs.
Zip-ties + cardboard = case.
The main issue I see to colocate the pi is the power reset. I don't colo anything that cannot be remotely controlled (ipmi, drac, ilo, ilom, bmc, etc) :-)
@prometeus I wish the PIs could be powered via PoE ...
Does the Raspberry Pi actually have an on button?
I actually just looked up a way to reboot a Raspberry Pi remotely (hint, reboot USB). Making a control panel would be pretty simple.
Does anybody know if a RPi can be powered via USB or only via a power outlet?
Do you expect REAL remote hands with a few bucks colo fee I think you expect to pay for this geekdevice?
It would be a step in the right direction, but not for me as I haven't PoE switches :-)
you are looking at a "managed" usb hub?
I didn't think that even existed, if so then that would be a better method. LoL.
I'm not sure the PI should be powered from a USB port anyway. USB ports are usually rated for 100mA or 500mA maximum current, the PI needs 700mA.
Model A uses 500mA, B uses 700mA however its noted that 700mA is only needed on the Model B is using high powered USB devices, so as long as you use a powered USB hub you should be fine.
Yeah, and who would want the model A, it doesn't have ethernet.
Well, There is not many managed usb hubs around. Quick google search churned up http://www.vecmar.com/Digi_AnywhereUSB_14_hub_14_ports_managed_rack-mountable/AW-USB-14/p/S8340156
Pros: Rack Mountable USB hub
Cons: $1.5K
Or, how about you get a 'master' raspberry pi, then a powered USB hub.
Connect the powered USB hub into the 'master' raspberry Pi, and then find a way to disable individual ports through the 'mater' Pi.
Raspberry Pis do not have a power button. If they're plugged in, they're on.
@ElliotJ on some hubs you can stop the power to certain USB ports via Linux, however you would need to note which Pi is in which port since the port would just be called USB1, USB2 etc
Bingo! That shouldn't be too difficult, work out a few bash scripts, throw them into a PHP script, and you've got a remote power console for a Raspberry Pi