> i'm looking to replace some venerable solaris systems which mainly do
> network services (routing, firewall, dhcp, etc) with small servers
> running opensolaris.
>
> i'm looking for something which (in order):
>
> - can be fitted with at least 3 ethernet ports
> - is cheap & easy to acquire
> - is quiet
> - emits minimal heat
> - has a small footprint
> - has a serial console or similar simple remote/headless management
>
> does anyone have any suggestions ?
I'd recommend something like the Netra T105 or AC200. They're
1U SPARC servers that'll run S10 quite nicely. Add a QFE card
for the extra Ethernet ports, and you're done.
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Rich Teer, SCSA, SCNA, SCSECA, OpenSolaris CAB member
President,
Rite Online Inc.
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Even though the hardware you've mentioned is quite good for these tasks, I'm
not sure about their [Netras'] noise levels.
Ruslan Valiyev
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