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HP ProLiant MicroServer

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  • #1952
    Danger781
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,687 ✭✭✭Danger781


    davidsatelle100 wrote: »
    Anyone tried to install the OS onto the SD Card?

    I have unRAID 6 installed on the internal USB slot. Same principle. Works flawlessly.


  • #1953
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    Skidmcmarx wrote: »
    I'd be happy to take it off your hands to if you decide not to keep it

    RGB.ie said he would take it. Though it will have to be posted to Dublin, which RGB.IE will need to pay for also as I'm not up there in the forseeable.


  • #1954
    Skidmcmarx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭Skidmcmarx


    yop wrote: »
    RGB.ie said he would take it. Though it will have to be posted to Dublin, which RGB.IE will need to pay for also as I'm not up there in the forseeable.

    No problem. I'm in limerick myself so if anything changes let me know.


  • #1955
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    £160 at amazon.uk now, but not sure if this qualify for cashback:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-G1610T-ProLiant-Micro-Server/dp/B00DDIC1DA


  • #1956
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    zom wrote: »
    £160 at amazon.uk now, but not sure if this qualify for cashback:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-G1610T-ProLiant-Micro-Server/dp/B00DDIC1DA

    If you look here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00DDIC1DA/ref=olp_fsf?ie=UTF8&condition=new&freeShipping=1

    It's says that that sellers item condition is "Artículo nuevo". That would suggest to me that it's not UK stock and therefore ineligible for Cashback.


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  • #1957
    johnybean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭johnybean


    Seems to be slightly better deal going on the tower server here My maths is telling me about €120 plus delivery. I tried looking for the Irish version of the cashback application form but had no luck, did anyone use the UK one for their claim?


  • #1958
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    johnybean wrote: »
    Seems to be slightly better deal going on the tower server here My maths is telling me about €120 plus delivery. I tried looking for the Irish version of the cashback application form but had no luck, did anyone use the UK one for their claim?

    That's £155 including VAT. If you mail promotions@out-bound.co.uk they will send you a euro claim form.

    Edit: And that's not a Microserver!


  • #1959
    johnybean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭johnybean


    I think its £90.94 including VAT and excluding delivery after the £60 cash back offer.

    Edit,

    I know its not a microserver, but perhaps it could be used for many of the same purposes that the current microserver is being used for by a lot of the users here.


  • #1960
    Doylers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭Doylers


    Just got a xeon(1230) for mine, not a bother to install worked right away :)


  • #1961
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    johnybean wrote: »
    I think its £90.94 including VAT and excluding delivery after the £60 cash back offer.

    Edit,

    I know its not a microserver, but perhaps it could be used for many of the same purposes that the current microserver is being used for by a lot of the users here.

    Good specification PDF:
    http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c04567802.pdf


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  • #1962
    tylerdurden94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭tylerdurden94


    Looking at possibly getting a second NAS as my Synology isn't powerful enough to stream Plex when I'm travelling for work. Set Plex up on my desktop just to try and see if it would work and it was streaming 1080 webdl shows no problem & a 10gb movie fine, my desktop can be a bit noisy and I don't want it running constantly so the HP Gen8 might be an option.

    What's it like out of the box when it comes to specs? Would it needed to be upgraded much to be able to transcode Plex?


  • #1963
    Danger781
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,687 ✭✭✭Danger781


    tylerdurden94 wrote: »
    Looking at possibly getting a second NAS as my Synology isn't powerful enough to stream Plex when I'm travelling for work. Set Plex up on my desktop just to try and see if it would work and it was streaming 1080 webdl shows no problem & a 10gb movie fine, my desktop can be a bit noisy and I don't want it running constantly so the HP Gen8 might be an option.

    What's it like out of the box when it comes to specs? Would it needed to be upgraded much to be able to transcode Plex?

    Mine struggles sometimes - not sure why. Processor usage never seems very high.


  • #1964
    tylerdurden94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭tylerdurden94


    Danger781 wrote: »
    Mine struggles sometimes - not sure why. Processor usage never seems very high.

    Is it straight out of the box no upgrades? My friend has the 7 or 8 can't remember which one which I've used to stream from before and it works pretty decent but he said it struggles at times, no upgraded bar extra ram I believe.


  • #1965
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    tylerdurden94 wrote: »
    Is it straight out of the box no upgrades? My friend has the 7 or 8 can't remember which one which I've used to stream from before and it works pretty decent but he said it struggles at times, no upgraded bar extra ram I believe.


    My gen7 transcodes just fine. I tried it there on 4g and it transcoded 1080p unlimited bitrate with about 5 seconds buffering. No lagging at all. Any transcode issues are more likely to be network related.


  • #1966
    Danger781
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,687 ✭✭✭Danger781


    tylerdurden94 wrote: »
    Is it straight out of the box no upgrades? My friend has the 7 or 8 can't remember which one which I've used to stream from before and it works pretty decent but he said it struggles at times, no upgraded bar extra ram I believe.

    Upgraded to 16GB RAM because I intended to run VMs..


  • #1967
    Popple3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭Popple3


    Just bought the Gen8 from Elara and realised the latest cashback offer is only for September... I assume they're strict on that and I shouldn't bother submitting a claims form..?


  • #1968
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    Just wondering if anyone replaced the PSU on one of these? I think the one in my N36L blew last night. PicoPSU seems to be recommended online, but work out fairly pricey.


  • #1969
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    mcgovern wrote: »
    Just wondering if anyone replaced the PSU on one of these? I think the one in my N36L blew last night. PicoPSU seems to be recommended online, but work out fairly pricey.

    It would be a good time to upgrade. Cashback is on again until the end of the year:

    https://www.serversplus.com/microserver_cashback


  • #1970
    danoriordan1402
    Registered Users Posts: 701 ✭✭✭danoriordan1402


    think I will finally push the button and get this after following this thread for ages - where would be the best place to pick up disks online


  • #1971
    Shiny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭Shiny


    Same, I have been waiting for this too. Pulling the trigger as we speak. :)

    Bargain alerts pushes me into the red for the 248th time.....:rolleyes:


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  • #1972
    tonto2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭tonto2010


    Hi,

    Great price, I am also looking at the below @ £174.89 after cashback. Has a decent processor when compared to the Microserver, and also allows non-ecc up to 32GB. So higher capacity at a cheaper price.

    Anyhow, does anyone know if parcel wizard would deliver it as part of the free join up delivery?

    Apologies for the thread hijack!

    hxxp://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/dell_tower_servers/20-3708


  • #1973
    styron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 919 ✭✭✭styron


    tonto2010 wrote: »

    Anyhow, does anyone know if parcel wizard would deliver it as part of the free join up delivery?

    hxxp://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/dell_tower_servers/20-3708

    It's unlikely - for PW "the Maximum box dimensions are 40cm x 40cm x 60cm",
    the Dell tower alone is 43.5cm x 36cm x 17cm. With padding, keyboard & mouse it's hard to imagine the box staying inside the limit.

    PW say their usual Irish tariff applies to overweight parcels but don't give any details on their site and are unwilling to disclose costs on the forum here to date.

    If you get the boxed dimensions from Server Plus and run it by the PW forum for a quote they might let it through for free - they've done it twice so far rather than reveal (if the DPD UK site is anything to go by) what are likely to be very punitive charges.


  • #1974
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Hoping to grab one of these, mostly for use as a NAS. Can anyone help me out with a few questions? The thread has gotten really long and seems like some of the original answers no longer apply.

    1) Found it on Dabs - any better prices?
    2) Starting with a couple of 2Tb drives - will I need to buy sata power and data cables?
    3) Thinking of running Ubuntu server, and have read conflicting reports as to whether there are drivers for the built in raid controller - anyone know?
    4) Failing that, I can run with software raid, right?
    5) Is it ok to put the OS on internal SD card or USB drive, or will that mess with performance?
    6) Maybe I'd be better off with the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 64 bit license I've got, if it can support the hardware?
    7) Where's the current location for the claim form?


  • #1975
    GekkePrutser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 673 ✭✭✭GekkePrutser


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Hoping to grab one of these, mostly for use as a NAS. Can anyone help me out with a few questions? The thread has gotten really long and seems like some of the original answers no longer apply.

    1) Found it on Dabs - any better prices?
    2) Starting with a couple of 2Tb drives - will I need to buy sata power and data cables?
    3) Thinking of running Ubuntu server, and have read conflicting reports as to whether there are drivers for the built in raid controller - anyone know?
    4) Failing that, I can run with software raid, right?
    5) Is it ok to put the OS on internal SD card or USB drive, or will that mess with performance?
    6) Maybe I'd be better off with the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 64 bit license I've got, if it can support the hardware?
    7) Where's the current location for the claim form?

    1) Not sure how much it is on Dabs but on Serversplus it's 139.95 pounds sterling ex VAT minus the cashback.
    2) No, the bays have all the connections
    3) Not sure, not using it. It does not support RAID 5 by the way! Nor does it have any cache. It's very basic.
    4) Of course, you can put it in AHCI mode and each drive will be individually addressable by the OS
    6) Depends on your needs and wishes. No idea whether the hardware is supported, I would assume so.
    7) https://www.serversplus.com/microserver_cashback However if you need the irish form you will need to email promotions@out-bound.co.uk

    For in-depth information regarding support, drivers, expansion etc check this page: http://homeservershow.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5639-proliant-microserver-gen8-links/


  • #1976
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    serverplus.com pointed me to some nice dell cashback page, but I wonder how they work if purchased from Ireland - any advice?

    https://plus.delltradetosave.com/


  • #1977
    m8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 905 ✭✭✭m8


    What's the total cost of putting one of these together for running vm's?

    I know it will depend on the upgrades you pick but just in general terms to get an idea of what would be needed as a minimum cost?


  • #1978
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    m8 wrote: »
    What's the total cost of putting one of these together for running vm's?

    I know it will depend on the upgrades you pick but just in general terms to get an idea of what would be needed as a minimum cost?

    Just the additional cost of OS, drives and RAM. I'd be going for 16GB minimum if you're using multiple VMs.

    Depending on your storage requirements you should be able to bring it in for less than €500


  • #1979
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    zom wrote: »
    serverplus.com pointed me to some nice dell cashback page, but I wonder how they work if purchased from Ireland - any advice?

    https://plus.delltradetosave.com/

    I know it is bit off-topic and not about HP but any idea if one from Ireland can get cashback for that?

    https://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/dell_tower_servers/t20-9179

    Price is tempting...


  • #1980
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    Irish form for cashback on the HP Microserver attached, only €60 which is a bit scabby compared to the UK one of £55 which is closer to €80.


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  • #1981
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    mcgovern wrote: »
    Irish form for cashback on the HP Microserver attached, only €60 which is a bit scabby compared to the UK one of £55 which is closer to €80.

    That's a bit crap alright. If you know someone in the UK then get the sterling cheque sent to them.


  • #1982
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    stimpson wrote: »
    That's a bit crap alright. If you know someone in the UK then get the sterling cheque sent to them.

    I'm in two minds what to do, £14.95 to ship it to Ireland from ServersPlus which makes it only slightly cheaper than Dabs.ie but Dabs don't have stock at the moment.
    I found a PSU I think should be compatible with the N36L for about €60.


  • #1983
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    mcgovern wrote: »
    I'm in two minds what to do, £14.95 to ship it to Ireland from ServersPlus which makes it only slightly cheaper than Dabs.ie but Dabs don't have stock at the moment.
    I found a PSU I think should be compatible with the N36L for about €60.

    Parcel motel?

    What PSU are you looking at? The PicoPSU's seem to have dropped in price since I looked at them. I'm tempted to go down that route for silence as I'm working from home a lot and it does make a bit of a hum...


  • #1984
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    stimpson wrote: »
    Parcel motel?

    What PSU are you looking at? The PicoPSU's seem to have dropped in price since I looked at them. I'm tempted to go down that route for silence as I'm working from home a lot and it does make a bit of a hum...

    This one, when you add in the cost of the power adapter the Pico's are fairly expensive.


  • #1985
    danoriordan1402
    Registered Users Posts: 701 ✭✭✭danoriordan1402


    Is the cash back offer valid if you buy from Dabs, sorry if this has been asked already


  • #1986
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    danoriordan1402 wrote: »
    Is the cash back offer valid if you buy from Dabs, sorry if this has been asked already

    It should be included I think, but when I asked they said they :
    "Unfortunately, we do not have any cashback offers on this item at the moment."


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  • #1987
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    mcgovern wrote: »
    It should be included I think, but when I asked they said they :
    "Unfortunately, we do not have any cashback offers on this item at the moment."

    email promotions@out-bound.co.uk and they should be able to tell you. As long as they are a HP authorised reseller you should be fine.


  • #1988
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭randombar


    Might have one of these for sale in the next couple of weeks. Girl at work has fallen out of love with it.

    In perfect condition and very little use.


  • #1989
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭randombar


    Might have one of these for sale in the next couple of weeks. Girl at work has fallen out of love with it.

    In perfect condition and very little use.

    PM me for more info.


  • #1990
    danoriordan1402
    Registered Users Posts: 701 ✭✭✭danoriordan1402


    GaryCocs wrote: »
    Might have one of these for sale in the next couple of weeks. Girl at work has fallen out of love with it.

    In perfect condition and very little use.

    might be interested if so


  • #1991
    Skidmcmarx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭Skidmcmarx


    Would be interested myself. PM on the way


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  • #1992
    danoriordan1402
    Registered Users Posts: 701 ✭✭✭danoriordan1402


    Dabs has this for €241.58 and I got an email stating -
    Promotions <promotions@out-bound.co.uk>
    9:31 AM (3 hours ago)
    to me
    Hi

    Dabs is an authorised reseller in Ireland.

    Still server plus is about 200e (135 Sterling)..


  • #1993
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    danoriordan1402 wrote: »
    Dabs has this for €241.58 and I got an email stating -
    Promotions <promotions@out-bound.co.uk>
    9:31 AM (3 hours ago)
    to me
    Hi

    Dabs is an authorised reseller in Ireland.

    Still server plus is about 200e (135 Sterling)..

    You'll have to make the order over the phone with Servers plus and it will work out at £165+15=£180 including vat & delivery, but before cashback.
    So I reckon about €185 after cashback (£55).

    Dabs would be €252 including vat & delivery, so about €190 including cashback (€60), but they don't have any in stock at the moment.


  • #1994
    danoriordan1402
    Registered Users Posts: 701 ✭✭✭danoriordan1402


    mcgovern wrote: »
    You'll have to make the order over the phone with Servers plus and it will work out at £165+15=£180 including vat & delivery, but before cashback.
    So I reckon about €185 after cashback (£55).

    Dabs would be €252 including vat & delivery, so about €190 including cashback (€60), but they don't have any in stock at the moment.

    Yeah, I forgot about the vat on the serverplus price...


  • #1995
    GekkePrutser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 673 ✭✭✭GekkePrutser


    mcgovern wrote: »
    Irish form for cashback on the HP Microserver attached, only €60 which is a bit scabby compared to the UK one of £55 which is closer to €80.

    Yeah and the bank will take another cut because it's from a UK bank, even though the check is in Euro!

    By the way I had mine delivered via Parcel Motel and it *just* fit in the largest locker.

    However they may perhaps decide otherwise in other cases because the fit was a bit tight. Especially on top, and the server has big "this side up" stickers on it


  • #1996
    tonto2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭tonto2010


    Offer back on. Just bought two for €455.26 delivered from dabs. Works out at €168 per server which is pretty sweet. New form attached.


  • #1997
    dingding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,937 ✭✭✭dingding


    http://www.dabs.ie/products/hp-proliant-gen8-entry-intel-g1610t-celeron-4gb-ram-microserver-819185-421-BM14.html


    IS this it


  • #1998
    j4vier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭j4vier


    how would people who have this rate it?

    also if I'd want to use it for media with plex installed, would it cope?


  • #1999
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    j4vier wrote: »
    how would people who have this rate it?

    also if I'd want to use it for media with plex installed, would it cope?

    It can handle Plex fine, I stream to several devices from it with no issues - even the older version was able to do that with no problems.
    I'm running it with FreeNas.


  • #2000
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭randombar


    Any sign of another deal?


  • #2001
    oreillykm
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭oreillykm


    Spotted this ; http://www.ebuyer.com/722189-hpe-proliant-gen8-g1610t-819185-421-4gb-ram-microserver-819185-421?
    GaryCocs wrote: »
    Any sign of another deal?


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