[NTLUG:Discuss] OT Server Recommendation

Fri Apr 9 11:03:23 CDT 2004

I'd like to chip in my endorsement of HP/Compaq's DL series of servers.  We use the DL380 G3s, and they have all been WONDERFUL platforms.  With a full load of U3 SCSIs, redundant power, all the fans, BBWC for the RAID, etc etc they come to 13K per, but they are FINE servers.

Plus, there's the F-1 angle, too ;-)
> I second that.  At work we get all of our lap/desktops from Dell, and 
> are starting to get servers there as well.  Solidly built and with the 
> 24/7 3-year service plan for not much more, it really pays off in lack 
> of hassle.  Our custom built servers are probably going to be replaced 
> by Dell, as long as we can get Linux on the servers.
> 
> I do hate paying the Microsoft tax for the systems that run Linux, but 
> that's the way the market is running at the moment.  Maybe I'll just 
> take the extra stuff down to 1st Saturday.
> 
> ...Ken
> 
> 
> Steve Southwell wrote:
> 
> > Disclaimer:  I'm a programmer, not a hardware guy..  Take this for what 
> > it's worth...
> > 
> > The system you point out looks nice, but it doesn't mention hardware 
> > RAID.  Seems to me like you'd want at least 4 drives so you could have 
> > RAID 1/0.  If you're going to be getting your own T-1, then presumably 
> > your rack space is not at a premium.
> > I've ordered quite a few servers and notebooks from Dell, and have never 

> > yet failed to be impressed with the product and  their ease of ordering, 
> > friendly and accomodating (if you know what I mean) sales folks, speedy 
> > delivery (1 - 2 days most cases) and quick knowledgeable support.  I 
> > know they've recently been slammed about farming out some of their 
> > support to India, but I've yet to encounter a support rep that couldn't 
> > quickly grasp the problem and resolve it to my satisfaction.  In fact, 
> > I've seen them even extend warranty to parts that I bought on Ebay.
> > 
> > The one thing I'll never do again is go down to the neighborhood 
> > computer store and have them build me one.  What you save in price, you 
> > lose in hassle and durability.
> > 
> > FWIW, I'm not affiliated with Dell, just a fan.  And I'd definitely like 
> > to hear some other opinions, since I haven't yet utilized the other 
> > popular vendors.
> > 
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