Re: Server hardware

2010-10-29 Thread Nathan Vidican
On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Scott Sipe csco...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I'm getting ready to buy a new server system (running FreeBSD of course) for a small business. I have always before bought off-the-shelf parts and built my own, but am thinking of getting a packaged system this time.

Re: Server hardware

2010-10-29 Thread John Levine
My question -- are any server vendors well recommended for FreeBSD? I bought a used HP Proliant DL385 for about $300 on ebay, then loaded it up with 8GB of RAM (making a total of 12GB) for another $200. Works great, FBSD 8.1 groks all the controllers, even produces appropriate syslog messages

Re: Server hardware

2010-10-29 Thread Adam Vande More
On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 10:52 AM, Scott Sipe csco...@gmail.com wrote: My question -- are any server vendors well recommended for FreeBSD? I've looked at some seemingly decently priced Dells/HPs, but would appreciate any advice. Seems there are at times some hardware issues with some Dell

Re: Server hardware

2010-10-29 Thread Jerry McAllister
On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:52:22AM -0400, Scott Sipe wrote: Hello, I'm getting ready to buy a new server system (running FreeBSD of course) for a small business. I have always before bought off-the-shelf parts and built my own, but am thinking of getting a packaged system this time. I want

Re: server hardware

2006-04-18 Thread Chad Leigh -- Shire.Net LLC
On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:37 PM, Jean-Paul Natola wrote: Hi all, I'm looking to move my bsd box to a 1u rack (running out of room under the desk) The least expensive one I came across at dell is 900, can someone suggest , a more cost effective alternative? You can build your own for less

RE: server hardware

2006-04-18 Thread Jean-Paul Natola
entirely on the pay more for rental but less for the box , can you elaborate a bit on that? -Original Message- From: Richard Collyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 4:57 PM To: Jean-Paul Natola; freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: server hardware Jean-Paul Natola

RE: server hardware

2006-04-18 Thread Derek Ragona
; freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: server hardware Jean-Paul Natola wrote: Hi all, I'm looking to move my bsd box to a 1u rack (running out of room under the desk) The least expensive one I came across at dell is 900, can someone suggest , a more cost effective alternative? Cost

RE: server hardware

2006-04-18 Thread Jean-Paul Natola
) these tigerdirect specials for 600+ dollars would be the most effective/ From: Derek Ragona [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 9:44 AM To: Jean-Paul Natola; Richard Collyer; freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: RE: server hardware Data centers

RE: server hardware

2006-04-18 Thread Derek Ragona
for 600+ dollars would be the most effective/ From: Derek Ragona [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 9:44 AM To: Jean-Paul Natola; Richard Collyer; freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: RE: server hardware Data centers charge for space

Re: server hardware

2006-04-17 Thread Richard Collyer
Jean-Paul Natola wrote: Hi all, I'm looking to move my bsd box to a 1u rack (running out of room under the desk) The least expensive one I came across at dell is 900, can someone suggest , a more cost effective alternative? Cost. Specs needed parts you can put in yourself. Need more info.