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

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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Hmmm, that is a mystery. There are two things which can cause loud fan noise:

  • Old 2013 BIOS whilst using SATA AHCI mode.
  • An unrecognised PCI card.
With the newer 2014 BIOS and AHCI mode the fan should idle at between 11% - 14%.

If you use RAID mode it should idle at 6%.

What controller mode did you use?
NB: Don't go changing it at this point.
 
RAID0 should be fine and is the best for low fan noise.

I'm afraid I'm out of ideas for what is going on with your fan. I can't find anybody else who has had this problem. The only thing I can suggest is that you check device manager for any missing system/sensor drivers.
 
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.
 
Should just be a case of connecting the iLO port to your router and then browsing to the relevant IP. You can obtain the IP from your router or by watching the boot sequence on the Microserver.

The IP could change over time unless you reserve a specific IP on your router (which I recommend you do).
 
To answer the original question, my justification for a home server over a NAS:

1) You get more for less
+ It was cheaper than a 4 bay NAS
+ It's faster than a 4 bay NAS
+ It uses similar power to a 4 bay NAS

2) It's FAR more flexible
+ I can stream movies to several devices around the house
+ It can handle far more advanced RAID setups
+ It can just do a lot more - Minecraft servers etc
+ It's non-proprietary: if I want to upgrade the memory, I can
+ I can do more with it at once: web server, minecraft server, teamspeak, home media etc all at the same time

And my justification for having it over a PC

1) I can have it on 24/7 without wasting money
+ It uses a fraction of the power my PC does
+ Plus less noise

2) Less wear and tear on my (much more expensive) PC

3) It's server hardware, it's designed to be on 24/7

4) I don't want to slow my PC down with server duties
+ I don't want to slow my server down with PC duties

5) Separation of concerns
+ I can have the backup on the NAS with the primary copy on the PC. If one's PSU blows up and takes the HDDs with it, I still have a backup
+ I can turn the PC off for upgrades or tinkering, without affecting my server

6) Less vulnerable
+ Much greater control over the OS on the server
+ I only install required services, so there are less "ways in"
+ It's not a Windows server

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If you purely want your NAS for backups etc then great, get a 4 bay NAS. But too many people try to use a NAS like a server and wonder why it's rubbish.

Work out what you actually want to do with it and base your choice on that.
 
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finally managed to us ilo I thing i was using the wrong port

fan @ 70%
HDD @ 49c
CPU @ 40c
05-Chipset @ 52c
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70% :eek:


The fan in my gen8 microserver sits at 6% all day every day. Something's definitely not right if yours are at 70%, unless it's just booting up. What HDD's do you have installed? They're a bit warm too, mine are at 35 degrees at the moment. (god bless ILO, able to log on at work and see my server at home, grabbed the serial number earlier for the HP cashback using it).
 
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Have you actually got anything installed on windows 8, i.e. could you try installing server 2012 (evaluation edition lasts for 6 months) to see if it's a windows 8 problem?

maybe even dual boot or if you have a spare drive, remove the current one and put the other one in.

You're running in RAID mode with the HDD in a single drive raid array correct?
 
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