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any recommendations for a 1U server?

G

groovin

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im looking at Dell, IBM but they see like over kill and too much $$$ for a machine thats just going to act as a VPN gate.

anyone know of where I can get something cheaper? I was even considering building one myself.
 
I don't know how you feel about used/refurb but I needed a 1U Dell for a really simple task, I found one on ebay with 2 years left on full warranty from Dell at a small fraction of the price of a new one.
 
RE:"I was even considering building one myself"

Start looking for 1U cases and go from there. Then again, do you really need something that thin?
 
Check this deal out...

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=519709

Compaq Proliant, 1U, single processor, 128mb of RAM, I think that DL320s have either 30 or 40gb standard, but even if not, they use IDE, so it wouldn't be a lot more.

So after adding RAM and a hard drive, you'd be around $1100 or so, which is a great deal for a 1U Proliant.

If you have any questions about it I can call and get some details from my rep, or PM me and I'll give you her direct #.
 
1U servers are usually less reliable than their 2U cousins. I'd strongly urge you to go 2U if you can.

That said, if you're doing 1U, buy from a major brand and get the extended warranty. Dell and Compaq are both okay. IBM is likely higher quality, but higher price too.

2U you can build yourself without much worry.
 
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