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Supermicro SuperChassis 515-505Elevate your data center infrastructure with the Supermicro SuperChassis 515 505, a compact yet capable 1U rack mount chassis engineered for demanding IT workloads. Designed to maximize space without compromising on performance, this chassis delivers flexible storage, solid cooling, and reliable power in a form factor that fits neatly into standard 19 inch racks. With five drive bays (one internal 3. 5" bay and four external 2. 5" bays), a pre
Elevate your data center infrastructure with the Supermicro SuperChassis 515-505, a compact yet capable 1U rack-mount chassis engineered for demanding IT workloads. Designed to maximize space without compromising on performance, this chassis delivers flexible storage, solid cooling, and reliable power in a form factor that fits neatly into standard 19-inch racks. With five drive bays (one internal 3.5" bay and four external 2.5" bays), a pre-installed 500 W power supply, and robust cooling support, the 515-505 is an ideal foundation for virtualization, databases, file services, and edge deployments. The chassis is purpose-built to balance density and serviceability, ensuring easy maintenance and future scalability as your needs evolve. Whether you are building compact servers for remote offices or consolidating workloads in a data center, this 1U chassis provides the reliability and expandability you need to meet tomorrow’s demands.
- The 1U rack-mount design is engineered for dense data centers and compact server rooms, delivering a space-efficient foundation that keeps cabling organized and maintenance straightforward while maintaining full accessibility for upgrades and service.
- Flexible storage configuration with 5 drive bays in total: 1 internal 3.5" bay plus 4 external 2.5" bays. This layout supports a range of drives from high-capacity HDDs to speedy SSDs, enabling balanced performance and storage density for virtualization, databases, and high IOPS workloads.
- Optimized cooling and power delivery: it ships with 4 x 1.57" fans installed and supports up to 6 fans in total, helping to maintain stable temperatures in hot-dense environments. The 500 W power supply is installed, providing reliable power for standard server configurations and leaving headroom for expansion as you add more hardware.
- Expandable and reliable chassis: two PCIe expansion slots offer room for add-in cards such as network adapters or storage controllers, allowing your system to scale with evolving workloads while retaining a compact footprint and robust airflow around critical components.
- Durable, enterprise-grade build with a focus on serviceability: the sturdy chassis is designed to withstand continuous operation in demanding environments, delivering dependable performance, straightforward maintenance, and long-term value for growing IT infrastructures.
Technical Details of Supermicro SuperChassis 515-505
- Form factor: 1U rack-mount chassis
- Drive bays: 5 total (1 internal 3.5" bay + 4 external 2.5" bays)
- Fans installed: 4 x 1.57" fans
- Fan support: supports up to 6 fans total
- Power supply: 1 x 500 W power supply installed
- Expansion slots: 2 x PCIe slots
- Overall design: sturdy construction designed for reliability and easy maintenance in data center or office environments
How to Install Supermicro SuperChassis 515-505
- Prepare the rack and rails: ensure your rack is rated for 19-inch equipment and that you have an appropriate rail kit. Verify the enclosure space and weight, and gather the necessary tools to mount the chassis securely in the rack.
- Mount the chassis in the rack: align the chassis rails with the rack posts, slide the 515-505 into the rack, and secure it with the provided screws. Ensure the chassis is level and firmly fastened to prevent vibration or shifting during operation.
- Connect the power and verify the supply: attach the 500 W power supply cables to the appropriate power source and verify that the PSU is delivering clean, stable power. Power on the chassis to confirm basic POST behavior and fan operation.
- Configure storage and drives: install or connect the desired 2.5" drives to the external bays and configure any internal 3.5" drives as needed. Ensure drive backplanes and cables are properly seated to prevent data integrity issues and to allow for reliable boot and operation.
- Install expansion cards and finalize airflow: if you plan to add PCIe expansion cards through the two slots, install them following the manufacturer’s guidelines, ensuring no obstruction to airflow around the CPU and drive areas. Confirm that all fans are spinning and that airflow paths are clear to maximize cooling efficiency.
- Power-on check and basic validation: power up the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI or management interface to verify hardware recognition. Confirm drive detection, fan speeds, and temperature readings. Run a brief stress test or validation to ensure stability under load and that temperatures remain within safe limits.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is the form factor of the SuperChassis 515-505? A: It is a 1U rack-mount chassis designed to fit standard 19-inch server racks, enabling dense deployments with straightforward cabling and maintenance.
- Q: How many drive bays does it have? A: The chassis supports 5 drive bays in total—1 internal 3.5" bay and 4 external 2.5" bays—allowing a flexible mix of HDDs and SSDs for storage-intensive workloads.
- Q: Does it come with a power supply? A: Yes, the 515-505 ships with a pre-installed 500 W power supply to provide reliable baseline power for typical server configurations.
- Q: How many fans are installed and how many can be supported? A: Four 1.57" fans are installed, with support for up to six fans total to maintain robust cooling in dense environments.
- Q: Can I upgrade or expand the chassis after deployment? A: Yes. The chassis includes PCIe expansion slots for adding network cards or storage controllers, and the drive bay arrangement supports future storage expansion as needs grow.
- Q: Is this chassis compatible with standard rack rails? A: Yes. The SuperChassis 515-505 is designed for standard 19-inch racks and pairs with common rail kits used in data centers and enterprise environments.
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★★★★★ 5
Stellar information!
Format: Paperback
I bought this book to help with gathering information for a long research paper I was writing for university but I loved this book! From the cultural anthropological history to the braided neuroscience and historical analysis in between, this has become one of my recent favorites. I've even asked for other books written by this author on my Christmas list. Very fascinating read!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Leveling the playing field
Format: Hardcover
It is a not so tightly held secret that the Republicans know how to manipulate emotions for political advantage; with this book Drew Westen levels the playing field by not only providing insight into how emotions are evoked and taken advantage of politically, but also provides evidence-driven suggestions for the Democratic party to follow. The question, of course, is will the Democrats change their electoral strategies taking Dr. Westen's suggestions to heart, or will they follow the failed tactics of the Gore and Kerry campaigns, which relied on consultants following a rational-choice model of politics that prefers watered down political positions and milquetoast candidates in hopes of taking the "center".
While some may argue that this book is unethical by advocating the targeting of voters' emotions, instead of their "rational thought process", and thus is supportive of public manipulation, a very strong counter-argument might be made that putting this information in the public domain will help voters inoculate themselves against current Republican strategies which rely on scaring the public and arousing their anger against others using a range of techniques that border on the illegal. Specifically, the "RATS" subliminal advertisement used by the Bush 2000 campaign to attack Gore is, on close scrutiny, a very astute and professional advertisement that takes advantage of knowledge in the academic sphere that humans process information outside of conscious awareness. Specifically, a 1986 article in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology by Fazio et al. provided evidence that not only did the term "RATS" have a negative effect on peoples' evaluation of items presented afterwards, but that further, the term "Reagan" had a weak positive effect. Likewise, both Westen and colleagues and Stewart and Schubert(in Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics, 2006), in separate studies, suggest that the term "RATS" is an effective subliminal.
Furthermore, the use of fear/anxiety by the current administration is well established, with studies showing a correlation between changes in the Homeland Security color-coded threat indicator and political tactics. While one might argue over the timing of the Iraq invasion, and whether it was carried out for short-term political expediency, or to address a perceived threat in the region, one cannot argue with the rally effect that bolstered President Bush's ratings to over 90% immediately after 9-11 and over 70% after the Iraq invasion. Knowing that humans respond in predictable ways when different emotions are evoked allows not just politicians, consultants, academics and wonks to understand human behavior, but also will give the average citizen greater awareness of how the emotions evoked affect their decisions and responses. In other words, a more intelligent population may come from a more emotionally astute population.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2007
★★★★★ 4
A compelling counternarrative
Format: Hardcover
"The Political Brain" by Drew Westen is an important contribution to the political science literature in general and an inspiration for Democratic Party supporters in particular. Mr. Westen's knowledge of psychology and the cognitive sciences provides insight into how the individual develops a political consciousness. Showing how the Republican Party has gained advantage by developing an emotionally fear-laden narrative designed to exploit the electorate's psychic sensibilities, Mr. Westen argues that Democrats can and must develop a compelling counternarrative that appeals to the American public's better angels in order to inspire their supporters and win consistently at the polls.
The first section discusses the mind, brain and emotion in politics. Mr. Westen draws upon the latest scientific research to explain how emotion is integral to the brain's cognitive function. Mr. Westen recites passages delivered by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Bill Clinton to illustrate how political messages are most effective when they tie issues to emotionally resonant themes and images. Importantly, Mr. Westen also deconstructs the neoliberal ideology of Ronald Reagan to help us better understand the importance of evolutionary psychology and crafting popular messages with curb appeal.
The second section provides a blueprint for executing emotionally compelling campaigns. Mr. Westen explores the multiple layers of voter intelligence to reveal how Republicans have successfully used subliminal messaging to activate the public's feelings of anxiety in order to get people to vote against their own material self-interests. The author stresses that when Democratics shy away from conflict, voters instinctively detect weakness; therefore he recommends that Democrats cede nothing and go after issues that many voters tend to perceive as Republican. To that end, Mr. Westen offers a series of principled narratives on contentious issues such as abortion, affirmative action, gay rights and gun control that he believes could easily help the Democrats gain majority support by activating the American voter's sense of fairness, freedom and equality of opportunity. While perhaps not fully convincing on all subjects, Mr. Westen amply demonstrates that a coherent and inspirational counternarrative is possible.
Unfortunately, this otherwise excellent book succumbs to a transparent attempt at self-promotion by forcing readers to go to the author's website to read the footnotes. Boo! Yet despite this minor deficiency, I highly recommend this timely and fascinating book to everyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2008
★★★★★ 5
Essential reading for Democratic campaign managers
Format: Kindle
For decades it has frustrated me that, while most of the country shares Democratic beliefs over Republican ones, Democrats keep losing elections. Why?
Because the very values Democrats hold dear...taking the higher road, trying to stay "above the fray", concentrating on issues over personalities...fail to speak to the emotional brain that makes most voters' electoral decisions. Whether it's the language they use while failing to understand its connotations, over-handling by committees that blunt the message, or simple refusal to debate some topics at all (abortion, gun control, race) thereby defaulting on them to the Republicans, Democrats systematically undermine their own campaigns.
Westen's book is must reading for every Democrat who wants to hold public office! Thus, the five stars.
On the other hand, Westen makes his point clearly and firmly in the first third of the book, and then beats us over the head with it, taking us point by point through campaigns, tweaking the information endlessly, and frankly, about halfway through I started skimming and eventually put it down. "I get it already!" I thought, and moved on.
Also, this is horribly produced ebook. It's obviously scanned from a printed copy and poorly proofread, it at all. When Westen talks about the perception of the word "gull" and how it affects elections, you have to read a bit to understand that it's the word "gun" he's talking about! Words bizarrely split, words run together, bizarre punctuation and misspelling due to OCR errors are rife on every single page.
Furthermore, the type looks like bad photocopying with the machine set on "light." Ugly, ugly, ugly. Yet the publisher (Hatchette) charges nearly as much for the ebook as for the print book, which I'm sure looks a lot better. It couldn't look any worse.
If I could, I'd rate it "five stars" for the content, downgrade it to "three stars" for being redundant, and finally give it "one star" for being so terribly produced.
That first third of the book, though, is so important for Democrats to understand (the Republicans already have a masterful grasp of it) that I went with the "five star" rating.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2011
★★★★★ 5
A Great Awakening
Format: Kindle
Political Brain offers a profound and enlightening roadmap to reboot and reconfigure the Democratic Party and campaign strateies. The new and innovative discipline offered up should be mandatory reading for anyone running for any office.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025