HP ProLiant MicroServer

54kroc · 14-02-2014 01:02PM

Trojan00 wrote: »

I just bought one from Servers Plus

I had to call them to order as there was a problem doing it online. The guy said that 500 just came in to stock. The price was €245 and I should get €120 cashback. I decided not to get the 3 year warranty as I am not sure if it can be used when ordering from the UK. Anyway, it should be delivered via Parcel Motel in the next couple of days.

What number did you call them on? Their site won't accept my order and I can't get through to them using the phone number on the site.

Can anyone recommend another retailer for one of these?

Zilog · 14-02-2014 01:41PM

Originally I tried to purchase one from ServersDirect.co.uk last weekend.
Got email then on Monday that they had been oversold.

Purchased instead from ServersPlus; had faster delivery (next day to ParcelMotel, so had it in 2 days compared to 10 days from ServersDirect).
Originally would not accept my order when using ParcelMotel postcode with 'X' in it, no problem once using 'BT36 4PE' postcode, picked up ParcelMotel address immediately. Ordered using Irish credit card no problem.

Hope to have a 'play' this weekend; thanks to OP and all in thread!

duffman85 · 14-02-2014 01:51PM

54kroc wrote: »

What number did you call them on? Their site won't accept my order and I can't get through to them using the phone number on the site.

Can anyone recommend another retailer for one of these?

I had the same problem,ordered through serversplus.com - site wouldn't accept my order.

Rang them on 00 44 845 141 1234 and got it sorted. Ordered Tuesday, arrived in my local parcel motel on 11pm Wednesday.

54kroc · 14-02-2014 02:05PM

Cheers for the help lads.
Just off the phone with them now, my order is gone through and should be with me next week, very nice company to deal with.

platinums · 14-02-2014 10:24PM

Excellent - I just go t my cash back confirmed via email. promotions@out-bound.co.uk
I sent the claim form filled out and reprinted to pdf. With Foxit you can just type straight onto teh pdf in normal view mode.

Also sent a pic of the box it came in, well just the label with the serial and the invoice which was emailed to me from servers plus - sent them that too.

All took less that a day for them to process. Pretty good service.

I also used the uk cashback form, didnt realise there was a Irish form. Still the amount is the same it looks like. I just told them i was in Ireland temporarily.

Does anyone know if the 3yr warranty will cover the unit in Ireland?
HP do seem have a large presence here.

CurlyEng · 14-02-2014 10:57PM

Yes I asked the question - irish buyers of support from uk sellers are covered for support by hp in Ireland.

platinums wrote: »

Excellent - I just go t my cash back confirmed via email. promotions@out-bound.co.uk
I sent the claim form filled out and reprinted to pdf. With Foxit you can just type straight onto teh pdf in normal view mode.

Also sent a pic of the box it came in, well just the label with the serial and the invoice which was emailed to me from servers plus - sent them that too.

All took less that a day for them to process. Pretty good service.

I also used the uk cashback form, didnt realise there was a Irish form. Still the amount is the same it looks like. I just told them i was in Ireland temporarily.

Does anyone know if the 3yr warranty will cover the unit in Ireland?
HP do seem have a large presence here.

CurlyEng · 14-02-2014 10:59PM

Just jumped in with servers plus order. Looks like only better deals on this were when suppliers made mistakes at start of new cashback deal at 1st feb

PowerHouseDan · 14-02-2014 11:00PM

Has anyone ran into problems getting cash back the terms and conditions on Irish form state needs to be bought from authorised rep of Ireland seller?

54kroc · 14-02-2014 11:49PM

Is this the correct ram? 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600.
Would This kit from eBay be ok?

tsue921i8wljb3 · 15-02-2014 03:35AM

54kroc wrote: »

Is this the correct ram? 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600.
Would This kit from eBay be ok?

I believe that memory is registered and it is not compatible with the N54L.

CurlyEng · 15-02-2014 01:03PM

I have cashback people say irish buyer from uk seller is fine. Our choice whether use irish or uk form I expect.

PowerHouseDan wrote: »

Has anyone ran into problems getting cash back the terms and conditions on Irish form state needs to be bought from authorised rep of Ireland seller?

CurlyEng · 15-02-2014 01:05PM

Buffered 10600E is ok
Registered 10600R not ok

Madilyn Rancid Scuba wrote: »

I believe that memory is registered and it is not compatible with the N54L.

CurlyEng · 15-02-2014 01:07PM

My guess is that few server requirements deserve more memory but if there is a need to go for a fat OS this seems best deal for memory http://m.hotukdeals.com/deals/crucial-ballistix-4gb-ddr3-25-19-delivered-with-code-perfect-for-hp-microserver-1821139

CurlyEng wrote: »

Buffered 10600E is ok
Registered 10600R not ok

54kroc · 15-02-2014 02:35PM

CurlyEng wrote: »

My guess is that few server requirements deserve more memory but if there is a need to go for a fat OS this seems best deal for memory http://m.hotukdeals.com/deals/crucial-ballistix-4gb-ddr3-25-19-delivered-with-code-perfect-for-hp-microserver-1821139

Just to check before I buy, your sure that will work with the microserver?

CurlyEng · 15-02-2014 06:48PM

I'm not buying this and bring sure would mean having it installed & working so can't give you this assurance.
I think thread is well in formed though. As is this http://n40l.wikia.com/wiki/Memory

54kroc wrote: »

Just to check before I buy, your sure that will work with the microserver?

love that turbo · 16-02-2014 09:50PM

What are the bios settings for unraid as having no luck getting it to boot

stimpson · 16-02-2014 10:17PM

love that turbo wrote: »

What are the bios settings for unraid as having no luck getting it to boot

Stick with the defaults. Have you turned in RAID in the bios?

positron · 16-02-2014 11:05PM

love that turbo wrote: »

What are the bios settings for unraid as having no luck getting it to boot

Just change boot order to first try to boot from USB. I don't remember having to change anything else.

stimpson · 16-02-2014 11:09PM

Did you run the tool to make your unraid drive bootable?

54kroc · 18-02-2014 08:36AM

Picked up mine this morning from Parcel Motel.
Very quick delivery from Serverplus, I only ordered it on Saturday.
First time using Parcel Motel as well, excellent service.

platinums · 18-02-2014 09:47AM

54kroc wrote: »

Picked up mine this morning from Parcel Motel.
Very quick delivery from Serverplus, I only ordered it on Saturday.
First time using Parcel Motel as well, excellent service.

damnit, i was near sure the box wouldn't fit in the large container. Ah well no risk no reward as they say.

gerryk · 18-02-2014 11:16AM

platinums wrote: »

damnit, i was near sure the box wouldn't fit in the large container. Ah well no risk no reward as they say.

Even if it doesn't, you can pick it up at the depot.

positron · 18-02-2014 11:24AM

platinums wrote: »

damnit, i was near sure the box wouldn't fit in the large container. Ah well no risk no reward as they say.

Literally dozens of us in this thread ordered it thru Parcel Motel and collected at the motel.

PCDub · 18-02-2014 01:03PM

positron wrote: »

Literally dozens of us in this thread ordered it thru Parcel Motel and collected at the motel.

Thats good to know, mine was dispatched yesterday so should be able to pick it up from my parcelmotel.

PowerHouseDan · 18-02-2014 01:17PM

Assume people know to use MSFREENDUK for free next day shipping with serverplus?They have 270 left in stock. 298 yesterday

breathn · 18-02-2014 01:57PM

Anyone know if the latest stock that ServerPlus have is the correct serial number prefix for the offer to be valid for cashback??

God Father · 18-02-2014 03:13PM

breathn wrote: »

Anyone know if the latest stock that ServerPlus have is the correct serial number prefix for the offer to be valid for cashback??

Yes, why wouldn't they be...

Dravokivich · 18-02-2014 03:20PM

God Father wrote: »

Yes, why wouldn't they be...

One I got from ServersDirect, which was an authenticated UK reseller didn't have the proper serial number. So it's not unheard of. ServersDirect sorted me out though.

God Father · 18-02-2014 03:34PM

Dravokivich wrote: »

One I got from ServersDirect, which was an authenticated UK reseller didn't have the proper serial number. So it's not unheard of. ServersDirect sorted me out though.

Did you order the plain server or a bundle kit?

PowerHouseDan · 18-02-2014 03:50PM

Whats the email to email the cashback form rather than post?

Thanks

HP ProLiant MicroServer

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