Any good server deals around at the mo?

Django x2 · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:51

I've been out of the server hardware game for a while and a friend has asked me to spec on. I remember a few years back you could get an ML110 from HP for around £110 which was crappy spec but cheaply upgradeable. Budget is around £500 for a tower server, not including OS, so, if someone can help me with any deals / offers around then that would be great. Thanks

Django x2 · 8 Jan 2012 at 22:21

It's for a SME, will be running Business Server 2011 for Exchange use, etc. Shared drives, printer services, AD, etc.

Django x2 · 9 Jan 2012 at 15:06

Just an update on this, ideally looking for something i3/i5 ish, not too bothered about Xeon, 4Gb should start us off nicely assuming DDR3 too.

Thanks

Django x2 · 10 Jan 2012 at 11:52

I managed to build a poweredge Dell with similar core specs (E3 Xeon, 4 GB) for £480 ex VAT which has been accepted

Thanks for the help

Django x2 · 10 Jan 2012 at 19:09

SBS 2011 will install with 4GB, but you're right, the minimum requirement is 8Gb. That can be an upgrade for the future. At first shout, we're talking less than 10 users, so no biggy on the memory front, as long as it install. I remeber trying to evaluate with 2Gb and it wouldn't even install!!!