HEADS UP - Cheap Servers

Stanza · 25th June 2012, 11:47 AM

Looks like there is a Distributor clear out going on - EOFY Maybe?

Hp Proliant DL120 G7

This arvo I was searching interweb as we do
Found MWave had this on special.... Normally around $899 I think from memory... MWave listed it as $481.70

But looks like the normal Discounters are on to it now.... and the price is getting lower.

Currently everyones favourite Megabuy has them for $439.90

http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/...l120+g7&spos=1

And from what I have sussed out on the interweb, with latest bios they might just work with 32gb Ram...

Upgradable to Intel Xeon E3-1280

Info here
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...odTypeId=15351

Quickspecs Here
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/q...14009_div.HTML

This is the base base model...
i3-2100
2Gb Ram (4 Ram slots) Base model SHOULD have 2 x 1Gb dimms
No Optical Drive
Single PSU
1 x 250GB SATA Drive
BR110i controller (it's really calling for a P212 or a P410 controller)
Not sure if it includes the iLO3 or not as standard (IPMI) but it's an option if not.

But it has 4 x 3.5inch drive bays
1 x PCIE2 x16 Slot
1 x PCIE2 x 4 Slot (x8 mechanical)

But should leave room for some upgrading if you like

Be useful for VIRTUALIZATION users possibly, low power and low noise in a 1RU Rack Mount format.

Flog off the Memory and the i3 CPU
Plonk in an E3-1230 and 16Gig...

Low power and some Ooomph behind it.

Do the sums.... on a C203 Board 4 x Howswap bays, 2Gb Ram and try and find a 1RU case to fit it in...

This is a bargain I think

Looks like there might only be around 50 of them...

There is also the next step up version for more Dollars (Around $661)
Extras are
E3-1240 Xeon not an i3-2100
4gig ram not 2gig
P212 SAS controller

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And another one (Different Model)
DL160 G6 (Takes Dual Six Core Xeon 5600's)
18 Ram slots for MAX 288Gig capacity !!

Looks like they have dropped from $3400 down to around $881

So some good Bargains around
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Jim G · 25th June 2012, 11:59 AM

Darnit.. I think that'll be an inch or so too deep for my rack. That's a pretty darn good deal.

EvilGenius · 25th June 2012, 12:45 PM

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Quote:

Found MWave had this on special.... Normally around $899 I think from memory... MWave listed it as $481.70

But looks like the normal Discounters are on to it now.... and the price is getting lower.

Currently everyones favourite Megabuy has them for $439.90

Stanza · 25th June 2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

Font colour for prices is unreadable in default vb theme.

That was so you don't nab them all.
fixed.

mitsimonsta · 25th June 2012, 1:25 PM

Just a quick head up for ESXi users.

The DL120G7 is not on the VMware HCL. It will however work just fine if you disable the dynamic power settings in the BIOS as per http://communities.vmware.com/message/1887051

Also the BR110i is not VMware compatible either. A p212 card is though, and with a 256mb cache module it will do RAID5.

As for the DL160 G6's, that's an insane price!!! If I had the cash......

Gonadman2 · 25th June 2012, 1:38 PM

Also a heads up; We have a G6 here at work - these things are not quiet!

m0po · 25th June 2012, 2:46 PM

way too noisy, or id definitely be down

rowan194 · 25th June 2012, 5:10 PM

I've been getting annoyed at a video card fan whose bearings are going noisy... might be easier just to buy a new server! Cheers for the tip!

LostBenji · 26th June 2012, 1:33 PM

Throw a few external facing HBAs in and all good.

Extra RAM is a must but still, for those coins, make a great option against the farken HP micro servers. Make good torrent box too.....LOL

MrSmoke · 26th June 2012, 1:40 PM

$840 atm at MegaBuy?

Stanza · 26th June 2012, 1:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSmoke

$840 atm at MegaBuy?

Still shows $439 on staticice for the base model
http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/...L120+G7&spos=3

and $661.80 on the next spec up

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nowlan · 26th June 2012, 4:40 PM

couldnt see the 4xx price on megabuy.
the hboutlet link worked under static ice.

i find my microserver fan annoying.
god help these server fans.

unmaskedgrunt · 26th June 2012, 9:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nowlan

couldnt see the 4xx price on megabuy.
the hboutlet link worked under static ice.

i find my microserver fan annoying.
god help these server fans.

How can you find the microserver fan annoying? Mine's near silent with the stock fan

tiro_uspsss · 26th June 2012, 10:00 PM

link to the G6 dual 56xx monster pleeeease!

Stanza · 26th June 2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tiro_uspsss

link to the G6 dual 56xx monster pleeeease!

http://www.hboutlet.com.au/catalog/s...504_11508.html

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25th June 2012, 11:59 AM	#2
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25th June 2012, 1:25 PM	#5
mitsimonsta Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Starfleet HQ, 2194 Posts: 10,004	Just a quick head up for ESXi users. The DL120G7 is not on the VMware HCL. It will however work just fine if you disable the dynamic power settings in the BIOS as per http://communities.vmware.com/message/1887051 Also the BR110i is not VMware compatible either. A p212 card is though, and with a 256mb cache module it will do RAID5. As for the DL160 G6's, that's an insane price!!! If I had the cash...... __________________ Opinions expressed are my own, and generally unpopular with others. All rights reserved, some wrongs still available OCAU Folding Hall of Fame Inductee \| 55 Million F@H Points for OCAU \| 600K PPW Club \| Folding Stats [TOG] Black Ops Server Admin - Over 25 and enjoy gaming? Join TOG Are you an OCAU Wet Shaver? Visit Paste & Cut

25th June 2012, 2:46 PM	#7
m0po Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Coast [2259] Posts: 272	way too noisy, or id definitely be down __________________ Gamer: Silverstone TJ08-E, Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3, Core i5 2400, 8GB DDR3, AMD Radeon 6850, 2x250GB RAID0, Win7 x64 Lappy: Late 2009 Macbook Pro, 4GB DDR3, nVidia GeForce 9600M, OS X + Win7 x64 Server: Silversone TJ08, Asus E35M1-M, 4GB DDR3, Adaptec 31205 w/ BBU, 640gb + 6x2TB RAID5, Ubuntu Server 11.04 x64

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26th June 2012, 10:00 PM	#14
tiro_uspsss Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: 6064 Posts: 1,993	link to the G6 dual 56xx monster pleeeease! __________________ DNA = Design Not Accident DNA = Darwin Not Accurate DNA = Darwin Not Alive.. God is. JOIN HEATWARE! ITS FREE! Brilliant way to give rep/feedback on trades! www.heatware.com WTB: X-Fi Elite Pro & BenQ G2400WD TRADE LIST random PIC

25th June 2012, 1:38 PM	#6
Gonadman2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 850	Also a heads up; We have a G6 here at work - these things are not quiet!

25th June 2012, 5:10 PM	#8
rowan194 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,872	I've been getting annoyed at a video card fan whose bearings are going noisy... might be easier just to buy a new server! Cheers for the tip!

26th June 2012, 1:33 PM	#9
LostBenji (Taking a Break) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Not around here anymore.. Posts: 5,298	Throw a few external facing HBAs in and all good. Extra RAM is a must but still, for those coins, make a great option against the farken HP micro servers. Make good torrent box too.....LOL

26th June 2012, 4:40 PM	#12
nowlan Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 87	couldnt see the 4xx price on megabuy. the hboutlet link worked under static ice. i find my microserver fan annoying. god help these server fans.