[Soekris] Bringing the 2nd USB port out of the case

[Wim Vandeputte - Mailinglists only]

hey Karl,

On Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 07:16:30PM -0500, Karl O. Pinc wrote:
> I've a net5501.  What's the best way to make the
> internal usb connector external?  A quick google
> got me a couple of 2 port case panel mounted to 4-pin
> adapters.  But the cable length seems to be 7 inch,
> which is not nearly enough as far as I can see.

The generic USB PC cables are just fine, the ones I got are 30 cm
long, including the connectors. (That is 11 inches)

http://soekris.kd85.com/images/20080603-DSC00001.JPG

The generic serial and USB cables are cheap, about EUR 3 each.

I'm getting a PCI bracket now with both USB and serial.

I also have been experimenting with eSATA but those cables
all seem to come with connectors that prevent you from closing
the soekris green case (no right angle connectors for those found
so far) (For a rackmounted case, it's not a problem as there is plenty
of room)

Wim.