HP ProLiant MicroServer

stimpson wrote: »

Umm..LOL???

I wouldn't advise giving it a lash. Bad things could happen, and with the possibility of losing data, I wouldn't risk it. Find the power consumption for all of your components and ensure it doesn't exceed 150W.

If you're close to or exceed the 150W I'd be upgrading the PSU before switching it on.

I think the safest option is to carry on with the microserver for now and start saving up for a new build server

Just a couple of things

- unRAID doesn't do striping. Each drive is an individual file system and parity is calculated across all drives in the array.
- you aren't protected from two simultaneous drive failures, only one. But as each drive is an individual filesystem, you only lose the data on the two drives that fail simultaneously. And because there is no mirroring, the likelihood of two drives failing simultaneously is much less (if you have mirroring of two identical drives they will both have an identical service life so if one fails then it's mirror may also fail around the same time.

Danger781 wrote: »

Really?

I don't know what game me that idea.. had to go back to the website to confirm that and there is indeed no mention of striping.. post removed for now

So really there is no performance improvements then without using an SSD as cache?

Performance degradation if anything. Writes are slowed down without a cache due to parity calculation. Reads are unaffected though and it maximises space efficiency as you just have one parity drive. When you think about it it's ideal for a media server as you will only write your data once - you're not rewriting your data all the time. I ran mine with a 250 GB HDD as a cache for over a year and the performance was fine. I only upgraded to SSD recently.

There is a plugin that will allow you to mount drives outside the array which might be better if you want to run a virtualised OS. Although once it's cached and you're not too pushed about losing a days work if something goes wrong then the array should be fine speed wise.

How would the HP Proliant Microserver Gen 8 G1610 compare in terms of performance?

I'm currently using amahi on an old desktop so looking to cut power usage. I assume I can run the same setup in the HP

And what do you do with these yokes after removing them?

GekkePrutser wrote: »

I don't agree, personally I think it's interesting! Though to be fair Bargain Alerts is not the right place for it. But other forums on boards would be.

To be honest I forgot this was in BA.. You're right this isn't the appropriate place to discuss If someone wants to open a thread in another forum for discussion feel free but I think it may be best if we let this thread die..

GekkePrutser wrote: »

By the way I kept those metal spacers in case I ever want to remove a drive or sell the server on empty. You can't really put the caddies in the server without them. They're way too fragile on their own.

I assumed that was all they were for alright, but I was concerned they were needed for something else as well. I'll throw 'em in a box somewhere so if that's the case.

Anyone received any feedback on their cashback form? I haven't heard anything since posting..

gctest50 wrote: »

"TORQ-set" screw maybe ? odd-looking yoke

Saint Brigid's Cross screw head?

Your wish is my command!

http://h41111.www4.hp.com/egpromo/ie/pdf/HP-ProLiant-MicroServer-Gen8-Offer.pdf

Can confirm the above. Bought my server from a UK supplier (Servers plus) and used the Irish cashback form.

Received my cheque about two weeks ago.

GekkePrutser wrote: »

A new offer just started yesterday: it's Now £55 cashback on a £139 purchase price.

So it's £25 less cashback but on the other hand the server has dropped £10 so its still a very good deal IMO

Serversplus also have no issue shipping to parcel motel and the server *just* fits in the biggest locker

Edit: Sorry Raflution beat me to it!

Am I correct in thinking the £139 purchase price is ex VAT, so for any home users the cost is £168 with £55 cash back? Anyone seen the Euro claim form, or what the Euro value cash back is? Thanks.

witnessmenow wrote: »

Posted about 4 posts up

It's €60

:rolleyes: If it was a dog 'twould bite me!

Shocking exchange rate in fairness, I wonder could we claim the £55 and get closer to €75 that way?!!

Go and buy from amazon uk. Their price is £170 (£110 after cashback).
The cheapest I found in Ireland (out of stock unfortunately) is dabs.ie with €230 (€170 after cashback). According to google £110 = €150 (1:1.37 rate)

zom wrote: »

Go and buy from amazon uk. Their price is £170 (£110 after cashback).
The cheapest I found in Ireland (out of stock unfortunately) is dabs.ie with €230 (€170 after cashback). According to google £110 = €150 (1:1.37 rate)

Probably not eligible for cashback

"Sold by MiniPrice Express SL and Fulfilled by Amazon."

Which means its sold by "miniPrice Express SL", which i doubt is eligible for the cashback.

Email promotions@out-bound.co.uk to confirm.

One more thing, I was able to email the cashback form in rather than post which saves a bit of hassle.

pulled the trigger and ordered from http://www.eurieka.ie/ for 236

should have it today

witnessmenow wrote: »

Email promotions@out-bound.co.uk to confirm.

One more thing, I was able to email the cashback form in rather than post which saves a bit of hassle.

did you have to print and scan the cashback forum?
or is there an online one available?

zweton wrote: »

sorry guys, noob question here. Im interested in buying one of these.
Can i claim back money on the one bought from elara thats posted?

yes they have even put the link to the cash back forum on the page for you

Servers plus are doing the microserver for £180 including delivery to Parcel Motel before cashback, works out around €190 including cash back. I got it from this crowd the last time the offer was on. You can also get it delivered directly to Ireland from Serversdirect for in or around the same money.