Bit of a question and a bit of a brag :S

Angelos_n

Angelos_n

Angelos_n

Associate
Joined
11 Jul 2005
Posts
788
Location
London
Bit of a question :S

Ok guys just wanted some sort of .... confidence boost if you get me, so i just bought a 1u HP DL140 G3 with the following specs

HP ProLiant DL140 G3 - Xeon 5160 3 GHz
Type: Server
Form Factor: Rack-mountable - 1U
Dimensions (WxDxH): 42.6 cm x 67.6 cm x 4.3 cm
Weight: 15.9 kg
Localisation: Europe
Server Scalability: 2-way
Processor: 1 x Intel Xeon 5160 / 3 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory: 4 MB L2 Cache
Cache Per Processor: 4 MB
RAM: 1 GB (installed) / 16 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - Advanced ECC - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Storage Controller: RAID ( Serial ATA-150 / SAS ) ; RAID ( Serial ATA-150 )
Server Storage Bays: Hot-swap 3.5"
Hard Drive: None.
Monitor: None.
Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - Ethernet Ports : 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty - on-site

Now please tell me this was a good choice as this was the BIGGEST impulse buy ever, i literally saw it and pressed buy.

Ok the price.. including next day delivery i just paid a whopping £66 and its brand new. please tell me i made the right decision. Im kind of buzzing :S
 
Last edited:
well i still have 14 days to return it if i dont need it. i have a couple ideas of use, 1st would be using it in my MCITP Lab, ofc i would add some HDD's and some more ram, but my other use would be colocation and offer it to my Dedi customers on the cheap. Considering the thread from ebay about the "used" opteron servers going for double, i thought this was quite good. :)
 
Last edited:
jak731 said:
16kg, pretty heavy for 1u size, a full rack would weigh half a tonne.

'Was it the right decision', what are you planning on using it for?
Click to expand...

well i have a 1u case sitting empty in my room (apart form the fans and the PSU) and it weighs a bloody ton (not literally) probably closer to 10kg
 
LizardKing said:
That's an excellent deal then :D
Click to expand...

Thats exactly what i was hoping, it was their last one, but for those interested pm me and ill give you their website incase they get more in. I cant post as i "think" its a competitor although they dont sell full PC's or components they sell peripherals and screens etc..

seems like i made the right choice then :)
 
Last edited:
noise shouldnt be a problem, im currently self bullding a 8/9u Rack (havnt decided as im looking to get a new desk so need to measure under it. ANd im going to be sure to sound proof it. another idea is to cut the bottom of one of my cupboards off and have it in there. either way the rack will be sound proof. @slylittlefox, surely the fact its brand new and carries a 1 year on-site warranty is worth the £60 alone (that was my train of thought when buying) let alone the extra ECC memory, as ive already got 2 500GB WD RE3's ready for it :) + the server you linked only allows for 1 dual core installed, the one i just bought allows for 2 quads :P not that id splash the cash for them :) hehe
 
Last edited:
yeh well currently the power shouldnt be an issue, as i plan to give my dad around £200 a year to cover 2 of them on 24/7 which he said was fair. and once i have the noise and heat sorted i should be good to go, they probably wont be on 24/7 neway
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom