Cluster Pi - RPi Blade Enclosure for 10 Inch Racks
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This is a high-density blade enclosure for Raspberry Pis, similar to server blade chassis.
It's made to fit in any 10 inch rack and is 2U high.
The enclosure houses seven removable Raspberry Pi modules. There are different face plates available for Raspberry Pi 3, Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5. There is also a face plate for empty bays.
Each module slides in smoothly on integrated rails and locks into place with an audible click. A spring-loaded retention latch allows for quick, tool-less removal while securely holding the module.
Power Supply Options
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) for clean, minimal cabling (check HAT Compatibility)
USB cables from the rear
When using USB cables, a right-angle adapter is required so the modules can slide in and out freely without snagging the cable.
HAT Compatibility
Each module supports Raspberry Pi HATs (Hardware Attached on Top) with a maximum combined height of 26 mm, measured from the bottom of the Raspberry Pi PCB to the top of the HAT.
This model does not need support structures.
The few built-in supports are easy to break off.
BOM
- 11x M3×10 Button Head Cap Machine Screws (BHCS)
- 11x M3 heat-set inserts
- Nominal size: M3×5
- Multiple lengths supported (M3×5×4, M3×5×6, etc.)
- 28x M2.5 Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) and nuts for mounting the Raspberry Pis
- Note: Not all mounting holes need to be populated.
- A minimum of 14 screws and nuts (2 per module) is sufficient.
The rack you can see in my pictures is the excellent Lab Rax https://makerworld.com/en/models/1294480-lab-rax-10-server-rack-5u
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