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| Product: |
Yeong Yang YY-W201 Pedestal Server=20
Chassis |
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TBA |
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Yeong Yang =
Technology=20
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| Author: |
Hi-TEK=20
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| Date: |
March 1st, 2004 =
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Helen from Yeong =
Yang=20
Technology for providing the YY-W201 Pedestal Server =
Chassis for=20
review.=20
Introduction:=20
The deployment of multiple workstations on a small or =
medium=20
sized network often creates unique challenges for =
administrators=20
looking to centralize a server solution. A server is a =
critical=20
component for most businesses acting as a hub of the entire =
network.=20
Most server solutions are responsible for a wide variety of =
tasks=20
which include offering large amounts of storage capacity, =
network=20
authorization, print services, Internet access, mail =
services, web=20
services, database, application use and security. While =
budget=20
minded consumers can use practically any mid-tower or =
full-tower=20
case as a server solution, there are a few manufacturers =
that have=20
developed scalable high-end server cases. Yeong Yang =
Technology=20
based out of Taiwan has taken an alternative approach to the =
server=20
market by releasing a series of high-end server solutions =
market=20
under the Pedestal Server Chassis product line. Today in the =
MTB=20
Labs, we will be taking a look at the latest product =
offering from=20
Yeong Yang Technology, the YY-W201 Pedestal Server Chassis.=20
Specifications:=20
The YY-W201 Pedestal Server Chassis is one of many server =
based=20
cases offered by Yeong Yang Technology and comes complete =
with all=20
the functionality found in rival models. The specifications =
of the=20
YY-W201 are similar to that of your typical rack mount case =
and are=20
generally suited for consumers looking for a complete =
high-end=20
server solution. The YY-W201 is available in two different =
colour=20
formats; standard black/grey and beige. Here are some of the =
case=20
specifications taken directly from the Yeong Yang Technology =
website:
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YY-W201=20
Pedestal Server Chassis - Key=20
Specifications: |
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YY-W201=20
Pedestal Server Chassis: Manufactured by Yeong Yang=20
Technology |
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Case=20
Dimensions: 200mm (W) x 600mm (D) x 427mm (H) (18"=20
5U) |
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Material:=20
Recyclable materials; Steel chassis and flame =
retardant=20
plastic parts and front =
bezel |
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Drive Bays=20
Type A: 8 (8 x external) |
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Drive Bays=20
Type B: 10 (5 x 5.25" external, 5 x 3.5"=20
internal) |
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Expansion=20
Slots: 7 |
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Fans: 1 x=20
120mm Rear Exhaust, 2 x 60mm Rear=20
Exhaust |
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Universal ATX=20
I/O Shield included |
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Form Factor:=20
Supports all ATX and Extended =
ATX |
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Weight: 14kg=20
or 30.8 lbs |
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Front 4 x USB=20
2.0 + Audio Ports |
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Power Supply:=20
550 P4 Power Supply |
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Special=20
Features: Front USB and Audio ports, Scalable, front =
dust=20
filter, converts to 5U=20
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rackmount | =20
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for larger view |
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view | =20
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The =
Yeong Yang=20
YY-W201 Pedestal Server Chassis was shipped directly =
from the=20
Taiwan Headquarters and arrived in a standard =
double-walled=20
corrugated cardboard box. The package was slightly =
heavy=20
weighting in at 30 lbs and had product and company =
logos=20
located around the base of the package. Upon opening =
up the=20
box, the case is sealed with protective plastic and =
secured by=20
two pieces of polystyrene located on the top and =
bottom. The=20
package includes a well written 15 page product =
reference=20
sheet which provides a summarized feature list, case=20
specifications and pictures of alternative =
configuration=20
options and add-on modules. =
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for larger view |
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| Out =
of the box,=20
my first impressions of the Yeong Yang YY-W201 =
Pedestal Server=20
Chassis were very positive. The YY-W201 measures =
approximately=20
200mm (W) x 600mm (D) x 427mm (H) and supports all ATX =
and=20
Extended ATX motherboards. The entire exterior has =
been=20
painted jet black with dark grey highlights. The front =
bezel=20
has a great futuristic type look that is replicated =
from the=20
top portion of the bezel to the bottom. The =
composition of the=20
YY-W201 is made up of a solid Steel chassis combined =
with=20
recycled flame retardant plastic parts. The YY-W201 =
includes a=20
550w PSU, which should be suitable for most consumers =
needs.=20
Also included in the package were an assortment of =
drive=20
rails, motherboard standoffs and mounting screws.=20
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