Perfecting my Sliger CX4200A: 3D-Printed Drive Shelf and Rear Exhaust Fans

Hey everyone! :star2: I wanted to share my latest project: a set of 3D-printed mods to improve the Sliger CX4200A. Here’s how it went:

Old Setup

  • My old virtualization host was housed in a Rosewill 4U chassis (RSV-L4000U).
  • The build was great but too bulky for my current needs.



Why Change?

  • I found a Hoffman EWMW482425 26U short-depth rack in perfect condition (thanks to a bit of late-night scavenging).
  • I needed something more compact and efficient for the new rack.




New Setup: Sliger CX4200A

  • I chose the Sliger CX4200A for its balance of size and E-ATX motherboard compatibility.
  • It fits well in the short-depth rack but needed some tweaks.


Challenges and Solutions

1. Rear Exhaust Fans

  • Problem: No rear exhaust fan mounts.
  • Solution: 3D-printed mounts for two 60mm fans to enhance airflow.
  • Printables Link



2. Drive Shelf

  • Problem: Limited space for hard drives.
  • Solution: 3D-printed shelves to fit more drives and improve cable management.
  • Printables Link




3. Breadboard Mount

  • Purpose: Mounted breadboards for circuit development. I’m working on a smart GPU cooler and want to try out my firmware in a live build.
  • Printables Link




Future Projects

  • Planning a 4x Tesla P100 build for use with Ollama.
  • The CX4200A can fit all the GPUs, and now I have the rear exhaust fan for more airflow.
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