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HP ProLiant MicroServer

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  • #1402
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,200 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    gerryk wrote: »
    Not to mention hotplug if you install the third-party firmware.

    Is that more a limiation of the original BIOS rather than a feature of the new bios? I know any sata Pc I tried it with (admittedly not that many) worked fine

    Either way it works wiht the updated BIOS, which is all I care about :)


  • #1403
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    Is there cash back available on the Gen8?


  • #1404
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,587 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Kinet1c wrote: »
    Is there cash back available on the Gen8?


    Have not seen any but I am thinking of holding off to see if a better deal comes up for the n54L or if a deal for the Gen8 comes up.


  • #1405
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    Looks I might go for the N54L instead. Dabs.ie stating "ordered upon request", anybody know how long of a wait to expect?

    Also, if I want to buy 2 should I get them purchased seperately to get double cash back?


  • #1406
    ShayC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭ShayC


    I actually asked this yesterday, here's the response from Dabs:

    "I've checked the stock levels, and our Suppliers have more than enough stock showing, therefore the order should be invoiced before the end of Jan."


  • #1407
    Explosive_Cornflake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,127 ✭✭✭Explosive_Cornflake


    I have a N36L with a N40L chassis and HDD (250GB) spare if anyone is interested. I had bought both but I decided I only need the one now.


  • #1408
    kungfual
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭kungfual


    Just about to buy this on Dabs, pretty much for use with Plex and to store personal files and photos. Had previously bought a normal NAS thinking it would work with plex or xbmc but no such luck.

    I am going to put two 2TB drives with raid. Could anyone tell me if just a normal hd will do -
    WD - 2TB Desktop SATA Hard Drive - OEM - Green by Western Digital
    Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008YAHW6I
    or
    Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB 6GB/S Internal SATA Drive by Seagate
    Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006H32Q3S

    Thanks


  • #1409
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,822 ✭✭✭stimpson


    kungfual wrote: »
    Just about to buy this on Dabs, pretty much for use with Plex and to store personal files and photos. Had previously bought a normal NAS thinking it would work with plex or xbmc but no such luck.

    I am going to put two 2TB drives with raid. Could anyone tell me if just a normal hd will do -
    WD - 2TB Desktop SATA Hard Drive - OEM - Green by Western Digital
    Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008YAHW6I
    or
    Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB 6GB/S Internal SATA Drive by Seagate
    Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006H32Q3S

    Thanks

    Any 3.5 inch will work fine. I like the WD red discs - a bit more expensive, but they're designed for NAS work but cheaper than a server drive.


  • #1410
    kungfual
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭kungfual


    Great thanks - exactly what I was looking for. Would have gone mad if I just bought the normal drives..

    Approx. €5 more on Dabs than amazon so I'll stick with Dabs for the lot
    http://www.dabs.ie/products/wd-2tb-red-sata-6gb-s-64mb-3-5--hard-drive-8601.html?q=2tb%20red%20hard%20drive&src=16


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  • #1411
    gerryk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    stimpson wrote: »
    Any 3.5 inch will work fine. I like the WD red discs - a bit more expensive, but they're designed for NAS work but cheaper than a server drive.

    The Reds are preferable, but the Green is a good second option, and is a good bit cheaper. The main difference is an improved MTBF, but the quoted figure for the Green is 300,000 hours, so if you plan on keeping the drive spinning for >35 years, you might want to reconsider.

    If you use the Green, there are some firmware tweaks to reduce spin-down, which ensures that there is less latency in general usage, and at a small cost of ~ .5 - 1W extra.

    I have 2 configured as RAID1, and have around 200 days uptime right now with no issues.


  • #1412
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,217 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Explosive_Cornflake wrote: »
    I have a N36L with a N40L chassis and HDD (250GB) spare if anyone is interested. I had bought both but I decided I only need the one now.

    What's the difference between the N36L and N40L chassis?


  • #1413
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,997 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Jonathan wrote: »
    What's the difference between the N36L and N40L chassis?

    None, its just the proc and some cosmetic differences.


  • #1414
    kungfual
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭kungfual


    Noooooooooooooo it's gone from Dabs...
    emailed customer service to ask about it, they replied
    "It would appear that the item you have mentioned has been removed from the site.
    I am sorry that I haven't really been able to assist you on this matter, if I can help further, please let me know. "

    I know it's Pixmania and they might not have the cashback offer but might not need it... Could someone tell me if this is the same server

    http://www.pixmania.ie/server/hp-proliant-g7-n54l-1p-2gb-u-non-hot-plug-sata-250gb-150w-ps-microserver/21276765-a.html


  • #1415
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    It is yeah.


  • #1416
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    kungfual wrote: »
    Noooooooooooooo it's gone from Dabs...
    emailed customer service to ask about it, they replied


    I know it's Pixmania and they might not have the cashback offer but might not need it... Could someone tell me if this is the same server

    http://www.pixmania.ie/server/hp-proliant-g7-n54l-1p-2gb-u-non-hot-plug-sata-250gb-150w-ps-microserver/21276765-a.html

    Amazon works out at 190 ish including PM

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-704941-421-ProLiant-Server-Generation/dp/B00AHQUX86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390564535&sr=8-1&keywords=G7+N54L


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  • #1417
    kungfual
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭kungfual


    Amazon lists the seller as MiniPrice Express and Pixmania's seller is Miniprice..

    Amazon: €190 approx.. incl shipping (PM)
    Pixmania : €178 incl shipping

    can you get the cashback with either?


  • #1418
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,200 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    You wont get cashback off either (they are the same seller)

    Misco should be ok (confirm first!) - €223 + P&P


  • #1419
    szafa
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭szafa


    Hi

    I have for sale two N54L if someone is interested. They are brand new.

    http://www.adverts.ie/servers/hp-microserver-g7-n54l/4699557


  • #1420
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    Looks like the rebate going back to €120

    http://h40055.www4.hp.com/docs/focus-pack/jan14/PA0060_HP_Microserver_€120_Cashback_Feb_2014_v1_0.pdf


  • #1421
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,587 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    CurlyEng wrote: »
    Looks like the rebate going back to €120

    http://h40055.www4.hp.com/docs/focus-pack/jan14/PA0060_HP_Microserver_€120_Cashback_Feb_2014_v1_0.pdf

    Excellent.


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  • #1422
    T-K-O
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    Hey guys,

    Is there a particular seller offering the rebate?


  • #1423
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    I put email enquiry into rebate management company as to whether misco are in Ireland: they are in the uk.

    This offer not visible in the uk yet so misco may be seen as uk reseller.


  • #1424
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    P.s. T+c says you got to use irish reseller. Pity 3 listed ones are > 330 euro and 100 more expensive than others in uk


  • #1425
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,200 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    The T&C does say that ok, but I have used ebuyer before and got the cashback, I also asked about dabs.ie who are not on the list and they were ok too.

    That €120 cashback is almost too good to turn down! Your home server has to have some redundancy... right!?


  • #1426
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,587 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    witnessmenow wrote: »
    The T&C does say that ok, but I have used ebuyer before and got the cashback, I also asked about dabs.ie who are not on the list and they were ok too.

    That €120 cashback is almost too good to turn down! Your home server has to have some redundancy... right!?

    Dabs .ie = €439.22 :eek:


  • #1427
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,200 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    vectra wrote: »
    Dabs .ie = €439.22 :eek:

    They were €220 when I ordered 2 weeks ago :/


  • #1428
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,587 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    witnessmenow wrote: »
    They were €220 when I ordered 2 weeks ago :/

    Bit crazy aint it.
    Better off buying one from amazon for under 190. :(


  • #1429
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    Can everyone please make sure NOT to mention to anyone in, say, misco.ie that the rebate has gone up ?
    I'd be worried that they'll hike the price up to compensate.


  • #1430
    nitros7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭nitros7


    No need to as you just did! :)
    long_b wrote: »
    Can everyone please make sure NOT to mention to anyone in, say, misco.ie that the rebate has gone up ?
    I'd be worried that they'll hike the price up to compensate.


  • #1431
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    nitros7 wrote: »
    No need to as you just did! :)

    Debatable.

    Hopefully they won't cop between now and Saturday morning.


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  • #1432
    nitros7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭nitros7


    FYI from the helpcare email

    ***co are indeed a HP Preferred partner so you would be eligible to apply for the cashback, even if you buy in the UK and have it shipped to Ireland. You just need to complete the Irish claim form it you want your cashback in euro’s or the UK claim form if you want it in GBP.


  • #1433
    twigsirl
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭twigsirl


    CurlyEng wrote: »
    I put email enquiry into rebate management company as to whether misco are in Ireland: they are in the uk.

    This offer not visible in the uk yet so misco may be seen as uk reseller.

    I bought a Proliant from misco.ie a few months back and got me cheque for €120 without a problem, perhaps on 1st February all the vendor websites will get updated?

    You could drop an email to promotions@out-bound.co.uk (from the pdf a few posts up) and ask for clarification, they responded to me in a timely fashion when I had queries previously.


  • #1434
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    nitros7 wrote: »
    FYI from the helpcare email

    ***co are indeed a HP Preferred partner so you would be eligible to apply for the cashback, even if you buy in the UK and have it shipped to Ireland. You just need to complete the Irish claim form it you want your cashback in euro’s or the UK claim form if you want it in GBP.
    I've had a similar reply.

    Now... We wait ...


  • #1435
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    Happy days, this widens the pool a good bit then...
    nitros7 wrote: »
    FYI from the helpcare email

    ***co are indeed a HP Preferred partner so you would be eligible to apply for the cashback, even if you buy in the UK and have it shipped to Ireland. You just need to complete the Irish claim form it you want your cashback in euro’s or the UK claim form if you want it in GBP.


    You can almost heat the baited breath. Mi$co.ie automated order 12:01 Saturday morning...


  • #1436
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    Which OS are people using /going to use?
    Anyone use one for plex to stream to a Now TV?


  • #1437
    love that turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭love that turbo


    witnessmenow wrote: »
    The T&C does say that ok, but I have used ebuyer before and got the cashback, I also asked about dabs.ie who are not on the list and they were ok too.

    That €120 cashback is almost too good to turn down! Your home server has to have some redundancy... right!?

    I bought of Dabs.ie this month and the other day got email confirming rebate had been approved.


  • #1438
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,200 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    long_b wrote: »
    Which OS are people using /going to use?
    Anyone use one for plex to stream to a Now TV?

    Ubuntu 12.04 Desktop (also had 12.04 server, desktop is probably easier if you are new to Linux)

    Yup, works great


  • #1439
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    ah frig, link I had saved on Mi$co says product no longer exists...


  • #1440
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    CurlyEng wrote: »
    ah frig, link I had saved on Mi$co says product no longer exists...

    Ah BALLS.
    Caught trying to be too clever.
    Lools like we should have ordered with the 50 or 60 quid off :(
    Hindsight, eh ?


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  • #1441
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    Y3s: have not scoured around yet. Only hope will be UK website selling at relatively reasonable prices.
    long_b wrote: »
    Ah BALLS.
    Caught trying to be too clever.
    Lools like we should have ordered with the 50 or 60 quid off :(
    Hindsight, eh ?


  • #1442
    God Father
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭God Father


    I bought mine here: Serversplus using parcel motel and got my E120 cashback last september no problem.


  • #1443
    Kassandra Plain Mockingbird
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Kassandra Plain Mockingbird


    Lads can some explain the appeal of this to me in layman's terms? At the moment I have a Pi acting as a NAS and also running SABnzbd, CouchPotato and SickBeard. Is this just a Pi like that but on steroids?


  • #1444
    positron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭positron


    Apart from having more processing power than Pi, I suppose it's a box that neatly holds everything, hard drive bays etc and can you add much RAM to Pi board? This is a proper server box with all the upgrade potential...


  • #1445
    Kassandra Plain Mockingbird
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Kassandra Plain Mockingbird


    Cheers. It's the size of it though. Small yes but not as small as a Pi. Do people really have these wired to their modem in the living room? Surely the wife would have a fit! :D


  • #1446
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    What's a modem? Is it the nineties again?


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  • #1447
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,822 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Lads can some explain the appeal of this to me in layman's terms? At the moment I have a Pi acting as a NAS and also running SABnzbd, CouchPotato and SickBeard. Is this just a Pi like that but on steroids?

    It's a Microserver. So it's like a server, but smaller, yet bigger than than a nanoserver.

    I have mine in my mancave, which has 4 Cat5e network points leading down to a patch panel behind the TV. My wife is quite reasonable.


  • #1448
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,200 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Cheers. It's the size of it though. Small yes but not as small as a Pi. Do people really have these wired to their modem in the living room? Surely the wife would have a fit! :D

    Mines in the attic connected with a powerline adapter. I guess the issue with the PI is the amount of stuff you'd have hanging off it if you wanted to connect multiple drives. It also would not handle plex.

    It would use a decent bit more power than a PI too, something consider.
    rovoagho wrote: »
    What's a modem? Is it the nineties again?

    The 56K Modem you are talking about was a modem, but so are the boxes you get from Eircom, UPC even mobile broadband sticks are modems. They are often reffered to as routers, but that is something separate. Your modem doesnt need to be your router, but it most cases they are both in the one box.


  • #1449
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,822 ✭✭✭stimpson


    witnessmenow wrote: »
    Mines in the attic connected with a powerline adapter. I guess the issue with the PI is the amount of stuff you'd have hanging off it if you wanted to connect multiple drives. It also would not handle plex.

    It would use a decent bit more power than a PI too, something consider.

    I'd be wary about keeping it in the attic - someone on here had temperature issues in the summer -> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=85445988

    And it uses a bit more power than a Pi, but it does power several hard drives. I'd say the total consumption wouldn't be much more than a Pi with external drives.


  • #1450
    Kassandra Plain Mockingbird
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Kassandra Plain Mockingbird


    Thanks all....except rovoagho! :p


  • #1451
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,200 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    stimpson wrote: »
    I'd be wary about keeping it in the attic - someone on here had temperature issues in the summer -> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=85445988

    And it uses a bit more power than a Pi, but it does power several hard drives. I'd say the total consumption wouldn't be much more than a Pi with external drives.

    Don't worry, the attic is terribly insulated :P

    With powerline though its great it can be moved anywhere really handily, all it needs is power.


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