Why have a MicroServer instead of pc or or network hdd ?

From from what you guys have told me.

To run windows software, I would better off with windows OS,
to stream i will need plex or something similar.
what about using kodi or is that just for

what about the backup side of things ?
 
I've also come across http://emby.media is this any good.

I will need to look into how to setup a VPN into your network


Is there a wayy to setup so I can backup or download, without having a drive on the pc/laptop ( I wont always use my personal pc) and be able to backup from my phone

also how about something like owncloud for dropbox style backup and downloads ?
 
BAcon said:
I have the Hp Gen8 Microserver that I bought with the previous cashback offer (only £35 instead of the current £60 cashback).

This is my first microserver/NAS of any kind, as such I kept it simple and installed Xpenology (Synology software), so far I have just 1 x 3TB WD red drive and an old 2.5" drive in the ODD bay (dvd slot).

I am running it as a download box, media server and NAS. Its extremely quiet, the background hum of my old Altec Lansing subwoofer is louder.

I set up a free DNS and my brothers can now remotely access the server and my data if need be, as well as me on the move.

Very very useful! I can remotely start downloads, retrieve copies of my cv while working away from home no bother etc etc.

It also has iLo, which means you don't need a seperate monitor, keyboard or mouse to access it, even when setting up the bios etc.

Superb bit of kit, wish I had bought one sooner
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I will be doing the same using 2.5 hdd for the OS I am thinking of using ssd but im not sure if i will see any benefits
 
I couldn't power the hdd in the odd without buying a converter cable, so I made one that will work for me.

using a old molex fan cable and molex to sata, cut soldiered it together, used tape so it does not short out, tested in a pc to see if it works.
Works, hopfuly ive done a good job.

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So far only windows 8.1 and antivirus not had much time lately.
I was having some issues booting from b120i after installing windoss, so i need to adjust that first, I'm assuming i can do this in bios ?

next ill be trying to reduce the noise on the fan, it make a lot of noise and I can't replace it standard fan,

any ideas what i could do ?

Then im hoping to add plex and opencloud and then see what else i need to do.
 
IT Troll said:
The fan shouldn't be particularly noisy, after the initial POST, if you have it set to Optimal in the BIOS (this is the default). What speed is it running at? Easiest way to check is the the iLO web interface if you have connected this.
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I don't know how to use iLO, I assume i need to set it up.

Ill need to check it once i get home and adjust it if needed.

it was only noisy at start and then calmed down, but last night once I got it to boot from the hdd again, it stayed noisy so i had to shut it down.


Ill give you a update once i get home.
 
crinkleshoes said:
Also check you have the latest firmwares etc... use the built in utility - I think you press F10 during boot to access... can't quite remember what its called
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Yes I should have the latest firmware I did update it once i booted for the first time.

what is the latest so I can compare ?
 
crinkleshoes said:
It's very easy... You just need to plug in a second Ethernet cable to the ILO port.

It will pick up an ip and you need to browse to it.

You can find the ip from your router as it should list what it has dished out.

Otherwise... There is a cardboard slip attached to the back of the server. This gives the host name, along with the default username and password.

Simply type the hostname into a web browser and it should find it.

It is an https connection, so your browser will warn you about an insecure connection when you try to connect.

Then just browse the website, very easy to find your way around.
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Thanks will give that a go.

The issue with the fan is down to windows 8.1, I turn on the server the fan is load then it calms down then windows load the because really load and does not get any better, I've checked bios and its set as Optimal.

I've also installed plex media server, but shut down the server because the fan noise was getting to me.
 
Thanks, That could be why it was not working for me, I was not adding the https.

Any other ideas on how to reduce the noise, its only in windows 8 ?
 
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Can somone tell me what the latest bios is ?
when updating it says ive got the latest firmware but it show 2013 bios on boot
 
Thanks, ive downloaded this and installed, windows loaded and it was very calm for a few mins then it got noisy again.

but this time in bios its showing hdd overheating not sure why.
 
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