Hello, What server would you recommend for a 50 fat client set up? I have been looking at some System76 servers but I rather have someones input that has done this before.
Thanks, Abraham Close On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:42 AM, Abraham Close <amclos...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey, > >> I am not knowledgeable about SSDs, but buying one that exceeds the speed of >> the SATA controllers in your T40 and T60 (SATA1 1.5gbps as near as I can >> tell) is probably a waste. You will be better off buying a server with >> SATA2. > I didn't see that, thanks! Also, what server do you recommend? > > Thanks, > Abraham Close > > On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Jay Goldberg <jaymgoldb...@gmail.com> wrote: >> It sounds like your requirements for a switch are minimal. Buy the cheapest, >> they are all the same at the entry-level. Buy 2 because they are cheap and >> LTSP will utterly fail if the switch fails. >> >> I am not knowledgeable about SSDs, but buying one that exceeds the speed of >> the SATA controllers in your T40 and T60 (SATA1 1.5gbps as near as I can >> tell) is probably a waste. You will be better off buying a server with >> SATA2. >> >> http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T61-and-prior-T-series-ThinkPad/T61-Support-SATA-II/td-p/64464/page/6 >> >> >> On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Abraham Close <amclos...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> Thanks for all of the replies! Is this a good network switch: >>> >>> http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+-+ProSafe+Plus+24-Port+Gigabit+Ethernet+Switch/2300693.p?id=1218320156911&skuId=2300693 >>> And what about this ssd: >>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167062 >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Abraham Close >>> >>> On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM, JF Straeten <jfstrae...@scarlet.be> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Re, >>> > >>> > On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 05:34:23PM -0400, Abraham Close wrote: >>> > >>> >> Wow thanks for the quick reply. Just three more questions: Are you >>> >> guys saying I shouldn't do fat clients? >>> > >>> > I don't think so (so, you should probably do fat clients in your >>> > case). If I understand right, your clients are just as powerfull as >>> > the intended servers (same machines, right ?). >>> > >>> > So you should probably not divide the server power between clients >>> > which are themselves as powerfull : you will waste clients ressources >>> > in this case. >>> > >>> > By doing fat clients, you still benefit from the centralized setup >>> > that LTSP provide (only one installation for whatever clients you >>> > have). >>> > >>> > >>> >> And what network switch do you recommend for 20 clients? >>> > >>> > A Gigabit one (with at least 20 ports). I like Netgear switches, but >>> > the brand should not matter. >>> > >>> > >>> >> Also is this a good ssd: >>> >> >>> >> http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-64-2-5-Inch-Solid-State-CT064M4SSD2/dp/B004W2JKWG >>> >> for the server? >>> > >>> > I don't know. >>> > >>> > Basicaly, you should try to get enterprise class SSD (SLC vs. MLC). >>> > Intel's ones have good reputation in the past, but I don't know if >>> > it's still true. >>> > >>> > Hih, >>> > >>> > -- >>> > >>> > JFS. >>> > >>> > >>> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> > Live Security Virtual Conference >>> > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and >>> > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. >>> > Discussions >>> > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in >>> > malware >>> > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ >>> > _____________________________________________________________________ >>> > Ltsp-discuss mailing list. 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