Intel Xeon servers.. opnions?

heres some specs..

Server Intel Xeon Quad Core X3330
Tower Chassis, 1X Quad Core X3330 2.4Ghz 1066FSB, 4GB DDR2 800Mhz, 3x 500GB HDD's Supporting Raid 0,1,5,10, DVD-RW

Server Intel Xeon Quad Core X3440
Tower Chassis, 1X Quad Core X3440 2.4Ghz 1066FSB, 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz, 3x 500GB HDD's Supporting Raid 0,1,5,10, DVD-RW

whats the consensus on these 2?
 
kippermitten said:
WHAT?!?!?!?! and LOL

It depends who you talk to eh?

A lot and I mean a lot of virtualisation customers go with AMD over Intel.
Certain workloads are much better suited to AMDs architecture - I for one will stick with AMD for our production farms - Intel goes where we dont care as much about the server, bless.

Edit: Do your kit "servers" have dual psu's and hot swap disks? If not, they are not servers IMO. Just an observation.
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many thanks for the information mate :)
 
it would really be for a medium to large sized office network, a database containing lead information stuff like that in other words im talking about your average sales office/call centre set up here guys. in that sort of environment how do u think these would perform?
 
#Chri5# said:
Ah, yes.



Just ask one of your engineers John... ;)
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Yeah i can do quite easily. BUT i wanted to know what you guys thought. My engineers are'nt responsible for the hardware thats put on the site they actually deal with IT maintenance contracts etc after work is sourced.
When it comes to the actual shop we run thats my responsibility mainly. Im glad you guys found us hope you had a good look around. Let me know your thoughts.
Servers etc is stuff im learning about all the time. My background is really business to business and IT sales but it is my company.
We're working with a leading uk manufacturer/supplier so can get anything thats asked for.
 
Ev0 said:
No mention of what sort of disks and RAID controller that are being used?

On the info given I'd agree that I'd use a box like that for a small SBS install maybe, if that, but not much else. I wouldn't want to use those for much more than a handful of people.

Why should someone use one of your built boxes rather than purchasing one from HP/Dell etc complete with all the support you get from them?

What makes you stand out as a choice for people to make over them?
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good question. People should consider buying from us as we provide a level of service and support that you would expect from a larger organisation, but with less of the frustrations that can sometimes occur.
We're a "one stop shop" for SMEs and larger organisations and offer full support for an IT infrastructure, we have a fast turnaround on all goods and services and operate regionally and nationally.
Core principal is aiming to provide a service you would expect to recieve yourself. Now i don't know about you, but you don't always recieve that from larger organisations like Dell but rest assured you will from us.

Theres also kit on the site today that is exclusive to us but is beginning to make big waves.
 
Thank you for your opnions on the servers guys, and sorry mods if i pushed it a little bit there as well. Id try and get away with it by saying its my 1st day but that was monday.
:P
 
s0ck said:
those are sata drives, yeh? :D
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LOL i put SATA just because there was'nt any specific brand manufacturer
Of course i know what SATA is. I had to google it, cross reference it with Wiki, double check with 3 technicians, contact our overseas director, double check on other forums but then it was confirmed and now i know. SATA IS A LEADING BRAND MANUFACTURER OF HARD DRIVES. :p*

*im taking the **** :P
 
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