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sas30uk

sas30uk

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Hi guys

Im not sure if this is in the right section so im sorry if its not.

Im looking to build my own system to put in a colocation data center. Iv never done this before and so asking a little advice and even specs on what i should be looking to get.

Im looking for the following

CPU : Quad Core
Memory : 8 Gigs
Motherboard : To fit a 1U server chassis with onboard graphics
PSU : ? Suggestions ?
HDD : 2 x 1 TB's

I will also be needing the case (1 unit chassis)

Is it possible that any of you kind people would be able to spec me some decent components or advise me what to get as it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
 
what is the role of the system?
business or private use
how critical is it?
what would be the consequences if it went down?
what is the budget?

Personally, I would purchase a real server from a proper manufacturer like dell or hp etc

These servers will use 'server grade' components, tested to a higher tolerance, designed for 24x7 running at full load. You'll also get parts/maintenace etc

If you are still looking to build your own, (to save money) then consider a second hand unit, these can be had for almost literally peanuts, e.g. £100 for a quad core 1/2u IBM server.

Buy 2 incase one fails.

If you really still want to build your own , for the lols, look at supermicro motherboards. You'll probably be paying £300-£500 for the board. Do you need dual PSUs? If so, get 3 in case one fails. They will be £100+ each. etc etc.
 
The server will be for running a couple of game servers mainly and a few more less demanding tasks so i wont need to go extreme on the hardware. I have found a datacenter that will do the colocation 1U for £36 a month.

Iv never thought about getting a second hand unit will have to do some digging about see what i can find but for now more suggestions will be helpful :)
 
sas30uk said:
Cant you do that with software on the built up unit ?
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If you need to reboot the server you will likely find that a software solution to rebooting will also be hung. If you buy a proper server from hp, dell, ibm etc they have a separate network connection just for out of band access. You will need to assign a different IP address to this port, and then you can access it using the web. No matter what state your server is in you will always be able to get access to it to reboot etc.

I would pay the extra to go with a brand name server and if money is tight buy a second hand one off ebay.
 
whitecrook said:
you'll want a real server, with remote management features etc. Like being able to restart it remotely etc.
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richardpk said:
If you need to reboot the server you will likely find that a software solution to rebooting will also be hung. If you buy a proper server from hp, dell, ibm etc they have a separate network connection just for out of band access. You will need to assign a different IP address to this port, and then you can access it using the web. No matter what state your server is in you will always be able to get access to it to reboot etc.

I would pay the extra to go with a brand name server and if money is tight buy a second hand one off ebay.
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I agree.

Some providers will allow remote reboots via the power socket too, not the nicest way to recover a server but it could work.
 
Rapidswitch are gits for stinging you with additional fee's the moment you start requiring their help so I would avoid any old and cheap hardware. Stick with a modern Dell (R200 or newer) or Supermicro unit, bung some new, non energy smart HDD's in them and you won't go too far wrong for a good 12-18months.
 
Thanks for the advice axer :)

Guess i will have to leave this for now as i think new servers are out of my price range.
 
axer said:
Rapidswitch are gits for stinging you with additional fee's the moment you start requiring their help
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I'd be surprised if you can find one that doesn't..

Way more expensive but Google UkShells, they'll co-lo tower servers.. just another option for you..
 
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