Good Cheap Server - HP Proliant Microserver 4 BAY - OWNERS THREAD

[Swarfega]

Just file storage, Plex server and maybe RDP/Teamviewer to it for docs and stuff. I'd like to be able to push stuff to a tablet too.

I use 8GB RAM for the following in an ESX:

1 x Windows 2003 (Domain Controller) - 512MB RAM
1 x Windows 2008 R2 (RD Gateway) - 1GB RAM
1 x Windows 7 (Use this as a remote desktop / VDI) - 2GB RAM
1 x Arch Linux (Plex Media Server / Mumble server aka Murmur / Apache) -1GB RAM

I have other VM's but they are turned off and then on when needed.

 

[nutcase]

I see the N54L is still available for £129 on PixMania. Worth a punt still? Their reviews don't seem great but I can't find it anywhere else for a decent price.

Made the mistake of buying from them once. I bought some hard drives and they sent the smaller size - wouldn't accept they'd sent the wrong ones and refused to accept them back. Had to threaten them with credit card company before they agreed to retrieve and refund.

 

[Randall8686]

HDMI is irrelevant. It's down to the OS and the plugins the web browser interface uses.

If the mythical no-information CCTV browser supports something via the not-specified OS can accelerate on an AMD card then yep. Otherwise ...

Synologys own built in cctv system. Just viewing it via synologys interface

 

[GDL]

What ram have people got in theres?

I'd like 4gb or 8gb maybe, used for a htpc and downloader, seems to slow right down far too often on stock 2gb.

I've got 16GB in mine (2x8GB) running Server 2012R2 just as a file server with basic disks.

 

[KIA]

I see the N54L is still available for £129. Worth a punt still? Their reviews don't seem great but I can't find it anywhere else for a decent price.

Foreign market place seller, not direct.

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

Foreign market place seller, not direct.

Anything I should be concerned about?

 

[skaif]

Is there a max HDD size? I have some 4TB, but can I put in the bigger 6TBs?

Just wanted to clarify, I had a few 6TB WD Greens running fine! (5.45tb usable each)
HTH

 

[Steveocee]

Just wanted to clarify, I had a few 6TB WD Greens running fine! (5.45tb usable each)
HTH

How painful does that feel though? 6TB drive with only 5.45 usable, there needs to be some managing body set up to stop misadvertising HDD's.

 

[james.miller]

nope, it's not HDD manufactures who are getting it wrong.

 

[andy_mk3]

It is a bit annoying though really.

 

[Azza]

Mine has arrived. Just need to wait for my graphics card, extra RAM and memory stick to arrive and to decide if I want to ESXi or not.

 

[Blinkz]

Hey folks, I have a 40L and am looking to install a ssd into the 5.25" bay and was wondering what I need to do it? Obv a bay converter but do I also need to update bios? What cables are needed? Any help would be great!

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

My N54L just arrived. Is it worth updating the BIOS first?

 

[easyrider]

My N54L just arrived. Is it worth updating the BIOS first?

yes

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

yes

I don't suppose there's an alternative to getting the driver from the HP site that you know of? I'm not getting the whole 'care pack' deal.

 

[MagicBoy]

It's under warranty, therefore not an issue.

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

It's under warranty, therefore not an issue.

I'm just trying to get the bios files from the HP site but they require various info like signing up, serial numbers, part numbers etc. I just need an alternative.

 

[MagicBoy]

So sign up and register the 12 months warranty.

 

[nutcase]

So sign up and register the 12 months warranty.

This.

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

I am here https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/aae/linkWarranties/

I'm getting 'Entitlement doesn't exist' errors when adding my SN and part number though hence asking for an alternative.