Equipment Upgrade Needed. Details plus auction inside

[Rob]

We're at $1127.88 total donated so if we use Paypal as a GIFT based on where we are at now then we'll be $1653. Just $100 shy of our goal

WOW, thanks guys!!!

[Rob]

that's a different beast (x3650 M3 version) - it should have twice the memory bandwidth (DDR3, 1333Mhz, QPI - new architecture), six-core CPUs,
and more importantly, should lower you power bill (32nm, Integrated power gates: Allows reduction to idling cores at near-zero power)

it will cost more, initially, but on the long run, it will scale very easily (12 core/ 24 threads, 288GB max RAM, 16TB in 16x 2.5" bays, etc), and it's a current CPU/chipset generation.

(L.E. saw your update: maybe you can ask them for a quote on an M3 version too...)

Okay. Bringing this back up.

I need some serious thoughts here guys:

I can get the following for $2395 shipped

M3 server version
up to 16 HDD's. (Comes with 8 so we can definitely expand in the future) - Appears to be biggest advantage!

IBM SYSTEM X3650 M3 SELLER REFURBISHED SERVER
2 X INTEL XEON QUAD CORE L5520 2.26GHZ 8MB L3 CACHE PROCESSORS (HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO THE 3 GHZ E5450 CPU's on the $1750 server??? The cache appears to be WAY less... Also the E5450 CPU was a MUCH higher priced CPU on the initial release according to Intel ARK) (Also, for an extra $100 I can get the 2.8GHz CPU's too (X5560) ($2495))

16GB MEMORY
8 X 600GB 10K RPM 2.5 INCH SAS HARD DRIVES
SERVERAID-BRIL V2 CONTROLLER
DVD-ROM DRIVE
INTEGRATED DUAL PORT ADAPTER
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLIES
RAIL KIT
30 DAY WARRANTY

I need some input here as this is going WAY above ($645 or $745 MORE) what we originally were seeking and I don't play the bait and switch game!!! You can thank gear6 for putting this in my head LOL!!! I'm fine EITHER WAY and would be content with the original plan on the $1750 server. I've just learned that more hard drives in the future are a good thing .

Serious thoughts please!!

Last but not least: I just assumed I would use Server 2008 Standard R2 as it's VERY reliable and has been out for a long time now and is DESIGNED to run on these servers... However, Server 2012 R2 is out now (As of 10/16/13)... Thoughts on this?? EDIT: I already have access to all the software, so no additional costs there!

Thanks guys!!!

[mklym]

AOFA! We are already upgrading, so lets UPGRADE! If we run out of donations before we achieve the higher goal, we already have the funds for the original config, with extra money for OS upgrade and/or NAS for storage expansion or what ever.

Petal to the metal, Rob.

[Rob]

I already have the software. LEGIT and good. Nothing to worry.

I looked at it more, I'm going to stick to Server 2008 R2.

Thanks!

[Rob]

Also, as far as FIBER is concerned. We have NOTHING here in Chicago. I can get a 100MB Ethernet line but that's like $1000/month! FORGET IT!!!

EDIT: HOLY COW! COMCAST HAS INCREASED THEIR SPEEDS!!! http://business2.comcast.com/internet/b ... icing-wifi

On phone RIGHT NOW finding out details!!!! DERP... Comcast call center is down right now... Will find out later.

Years ago we started with 22M/5M... They bumped it up to 27M/7M... Now I see for the I'm paying I should be getting 50M/10M. I'll verify this and when I move I'll bump it up to 75M/15M and get a better router too at that time.

Thanks!

[mklym]

Okay, be like that then. I am going to be like this, though.

If we get over $600, I will donate a used, but in excellent shape, Panasonic DVD-Multi drive, model CF-VDM302U. As an added bonus, I will give the auction winner a Windows 7 Pro disc, (it will be a home burnt disc from a download from DigitalRiver) w/COA and a second disc w/the drivers you will need to load W7 on the CF-30Mk2. Sound good? Ya, I thought so.

[mklym]

I think the only thing this unit is missing now is a set of D-rings. Hint, hint, wink, wink.

[UNCNDL1]

Wondering, If I'm the high bidder & whether the best way to send along $ is via the "donate" button, to the e-mail address via Pay Pal (robertbaldyga@gmail.com), or a check.
Please let me know, best regards, Cleve

[SHEEPMAN!]

Rob must be taking the day off. Exactly as you said. As a gift re: post Congratulations. viewtopic.php?p=12345&f=2#p12345

I have no official status here but I may be the only one awake.

Thanks man,

Jeff

[ADOR]

I will get the official list together later today of who is sending what, etc. And get everything together and ready to send. They may send to me to send to you, have to figure it all out.