Recent content by Peter_U

I think that is m3.2xlarge not 3xlarge Still I'd bet you could build a C2750 machine and colo it for less than $1772

I am trying to spec out a few lighter use VMs. I searched and it seems like there is conflicting information on if it works or not. Some technet articles say if you turn it on it pegs you at 100% cpu utilization.

Hey all, I'm kinda thinking about doing something different. I have a few different servers (~6) at home. I also have a completely eclectic mix of network cards. 40gb IB, 10 gig SFP and Cat6, 56GB IB/ 40G Ethernet QSFP+. Each interface I've gotten over time but usually only 2-3 cards each...

Not much on them. Yobitech Reviews - yobitech.com/ Ratings at ResellerRatings One is scary. I'd figure most vendors will have at least a few positive reviews they give themselves

I wonder who makes these. they do look massive. so heavy too. I can't imagine lifting these to a rack

hi - why not just do server and workstation builds forum instead of two? oh and raid + hba + drives. That will take 2 out total

Can I use this in a non-HP case? $25 +15 ship is a great deal

Hey I have been researching the same. On phone now. Will dig the link up to what I am getting when I get to a PC

Are these loud/ power hungry?

Why is that? Just because of the hard drive trays?

Thanks for the replies! iirc Fore10 had the S50 and S50n. I think the n version had management software and the ability to do IPv6? Any idea which you have? Great data points on noise. Always a concern with basement rack

Any update? Did ya try firefox?

Great pictures! I do have two questions though: 1. What are you using all of this for? 2. Are those car batteries? How does that work? I would imagine cheaper than buying more from APC.

Saw this on Amazon Warehouse deals: Amazon.com: Lenovo ThinkServer RD630 2594A9U 2U Rack Server - 1 x Intel Xeon E5-2620 2GHz: Computers & Accessories Highlights: Xeon E5-2620 ($400 alone) Lenovo LSI 2108 SAS adapter with 512MB which is like a LSI 9260-8i ($400 alone) 4GB of throw away...

What do you mean by real?