computer building? was[rescue] Noise levels

[James Sharp]

> Computers need to be spread out with their own heads, so multiple people
> can use them simultaneously.
> Desk/shelving needs to be versatile enough to allow pretty much any form
> factor, from shoebox to rack.
> Above worksurface will be shelves for all the docs, software, books,
> etc. I manage to accumulate.
> Cable routing needs to be neat. (I was thinking of wrap around power,
> floor channels for network)
> I would like a reasonable quiet room, I am thinking more like a library
> than a server room.

Build the building, but split the space with a fairly solid wall.  use one
part for the "Server Room" and the other part for the "Workstation Room".

For power in the workstation room, use plug moulding.  And since you're
going to build the building yourself, why not run multimode fiber & a few
runs of cat 5 from each of your workstation spaces back to the server
spaces through the wall?


> I would like to keep it cool without AC, I'm in NY, near PA border, S of
> Rochester.

Use the ground as a heat sink?  There are several companies that make
systems that are pretty much nothing but heat exchangers that pump heat
into the ground via a deep hole.

> Walls will be stud construction, 1-2/3 story building, with storage on
> second floor.

Don't forget a really big door/loading dock to bring in the big machines.

> Windows on one side would be nice, other side will be against dense pine
> woods, windows not needed.
> Rack venting to outside is possible, for things like the 690 MP.
> Lighting NOT flourescent, any affordable low heat options?

LEDs. Cheap & cool to run.