Opinions on new server

[lolism]

Hey guys, currently we're running a Linux server for file sharing of a large database, other various documents and email. Our major software provider however changed from MDB to SQL - so we had to add in a Virtual Server running Windows Server 2008 (currently 9 clients connect to this) so we're planning on just running Windows Server 2008.

We plan on upgrading to the following server:

Standard Spec:

HP Proliant ML350 G6 Xeon E5520 2.2GHz Quad Core
6GB Ram – 3 x 2GB

Additional:

Xeon E5520
6GB Ram
ML350 G6 Tower to Rack conversion

Storage

HP 72Gb 10K SAS x 2
HP 300GB 10K SAS x 2
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SAS

Security etc

Cisco ADSL Soho Security Router
Watchguard X550e Firewall Appliance
Symantec Multi Tier UPG Band A


Is this a bit of overkill for a maximum of 10 connections to the database (we're sort of hoping this will last a while)

 

[lolism]

Mostly just accessing email (their outlook client will be open all day) while also working on our software which uses an SQL database to calculate and store employee records, calculate tax & NIC and export PDF reports as well as spread sheets.

I thought the hard drives and backup solution was a little overkill, considering the hp ultrium drive is a little shy of £1300 not including tapes. Our linux server hasn't taken up 40GB yet and the Virtual Windows Server is still below 15GB!

Thanks for the reply though - we'll definately be going with HP.