Spec me a new server

jamoor · 27 Jan 2008 at 13:52

We are in a process of renewing our IT systems and we need a new server by the looks of things, it will be used for

1) Data Storage - Word docs, document scans, pictures etc.
2) Sage 200 - This runs on SQL so I believe I will need to buy SBS premium.

That is all that it will be used for.

There will be 4 users accessing the system immediately, however we would like the scope for the addition of a further 4 users, total eight users.
The main thing would be using Sage 200 on SQL. There will be no exchange or anything like that.

Ideas?

m_cozzy · 27 Jan 2008 at 14:46

Something from dell or hp.
Dont build your own servers unless they are for home use.

jamoor · 27 Jan 2008 at 15:33

OK, I knew that much, any ideas on spec etc?
Or even a specific model?

m_cozzy · 27 Jan 2008 at 15:48

It totally depends on your budget & required storage capacity tbh

jamoor · 28 Jan 2008 at 00:37

hmm maybe £1k + VAT,
Storage is around 150gig or so, we currently use 40 gb

brendy · 28 Jan 2008 at 00:49

HP ProLiant ML370 G5 Xeon 5320 Quad Core
3 gb ram (2 x 1gb + 2 x 512mb)
p400 integ raid
2 x 72gb sas 2.5 10k drives
SBS 2003 Premium
3 year warranty (200 plus vat)
1500va ups (at least) APC version comes with basic ups software too.
Acronis True Image Server Edition with a couple of external drives and backup onto them on a nightly schedule
Some sort of Antivirus (symantec for pricing example)

That little lot will cost the guts of 3k (inc vat but not inc labour, diy) but will be upgradeable, This is what we are speccing for our customers at the moment running 3+ clients with a central sql database and incidentally connects to a robotic dispensing solution which doesnt require this level of power but will last for a couple of years beyond its 3 yr warranty.

Dell will come in cheaper though I think adding warranties etc on they wont be too different.

jamoor · 28 Jan 2008 at 01:30

Indeed, I think 3k is above budget, 1.2k really is the max excl software.

jamoor · 28 Jan 2008 at 11:02

I could upgrade my poweredge 2800, Could I add a dual core processor to work alongside a single core/

brendy · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:43

Dont think so matey. Either load it with ram and the fastest drives you can afford or sell up and buy new.

jamoor · 28 Jan 2008 at 20:45

brendy said:
Dont think so matey. Either load it with ram and the fastest drives you can afford or sell up and buy new.

OK, Can I install 2 dual core processors, I bought this one because it had upgrade potential,, not much point in wasting it