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Re: HA Server Upgrade


  • To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: HA Server Upgrade
  • From: "mcascio1979" <mario@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:49:00 -0000
  • Mailing-list: list ukha_d@xxxxxxx; contact ukha_d-owner@xxxxxxx
  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

Michael,

One way to keep your CPU usage down is to not have in excess of 1000
songs in the playlist for MusicLobby.

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "mmcaree" <michaelj@m...> wrote:
> My current HA server sits in a cupboard (barely fits!) and runs
the
> following;
> Win2K Server
> Homeseer
> Homeseer Phone
> Wserver
> Touchscreen
> Main Lobby (and possibly MusicLobby)
> TV Card
> MP3 Collection
>
> Since installing MainLobby and Music Lobby it has really started
to
> crumble under the strain (CPU @ 90%+) and often hangs.
> I think it is a PIII with 350mb RAM.
> Ideally I'd like a mini itx type system as the cupboard is not
that
> deep but I need com ports for the following;
> Homeseer (X10 Control)
> Meteor (for CallerID)
> 1 Wire Wetherstation
> 3M Touchscreen control
> I have two 2-comport PCI cards but I don't think mini itx would
> support 2 cards - I don't mind loosing the TV card.
>
> And, of course, I want to upgrade for as little money as possible!
>
> Any pointers would be appreciated.
>
> Michael



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