Re: Compaq Proliant Server help

["matt_miles_uk" <m_miles@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the encouragement guys!  IDE would be a bonus but my first
idea was to use the 4.3Gb SCSI drives on the unit as seperate home
directories for each user.

Is there a limit to how many processor / memory boards you can fit?

cheers,

Matt

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Brian G. Reynolds"
<brian.g.reynolds@n...> wrote:
> We use a 3000 for our ghost server at work, old bit of kit but
reliable.
>
> I was using a 2500 at home and still have it sitting here doing
nothing. Also very reliable.
>
> Spares are still available for these older machines.
>
> I build loads and loads of Compaq servers and find them an absolute
dream.... that was until HP came along...
>
> I am afraid I find the HP quality control non-existent. Sorry HP
but you really do need to sort this out.
>
> I still love them.
>
> Have a look on the HP website lots of information including parts
catalogues, very good.
>
> B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: matt_miles_uk [mailto:m_miles@b...]
> Sent: 06 May 2004 20:30
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Compaq Proliant Server help
>
>
> Hey all,
>
> In the process of considering a proliant 3000 as the basic system
for
> most of my SOHO networking (including all my HA stuff).
>
> But, i've never had any experience of these - are they upgradable
> etc?  I plan to use several for different things (as the ones on
ebay
> have such small processors).  One as a file server one to host the
> intranet etc.
>
> Any help or advice appreciated.  Can you just 'add' processor cards
> for example?
>
> TIA,
>
> Matt
>
> P.S
>
> Away over the weekend so if I don't reply its proabably because
i'll
> be at Disneyland Paris! (hiding big cheesy grin!)
>
>
>
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