HP ProLiant MicroServer

Stokolan · 27-08-2014 11:12AM

I have a 2 bay synology but it doesn't meet my requirements any more so hence looking to upgrade, but the price tag of a ds1513+ compared to the micro server is the big factor.

vibe666 · 27-08-2014 02:21PM

would be interesting to see how DSM performs on the N54L and if there's anything else it will run on with a little more grunt.

Wcool · 27-08-2014 02:46PM

Stokolan wrote: »

That's where you take out a full Hard drive and pop in an empty one

Quick question:

Would the N54L be a better option to buying a Synology DS1513+?

Pro's N54L:
- You can own a N54L with 10 Terabytes for the price of a Synology without disks -> CHEAP!
- N54L has PCI-E 1x slot, I used it to put in a mSata SSD drive for the OS but have used it in the past for an extra network card, could use it for GPU as long as it fits.
- Complete flexibility on the software front

Con's
- You need to be able to install and tinker with Linux or Freenas or Windows to get the most out of it.
- Probably slightly less powerful than the Synology as the N54L is now 3 years old. This is rarely a problem for a home appliance. It's is also not powerful enough or small enough for a HTPC (but neither is the Synology)

Personally I would never consider a NAS ever again. They are just too expensive and inflexible for what I need. (1 box does all)

long_b · 27-08-2014 04:39PM

Interested as I am in this topic should a create a new thread until there's a new BA offer for this ?

vibe666 · 28-08-2014 07:46AM

i don't think so after 113 pages of posts, it's kind of become a "one stop shop" for all things microserver related at this point and it's useful to have all the info in one place. I doubt a mod would fancy picking through all that to separate out the BA stuff from the rest either, it would be a full time job by now.

stooge · 28-08-2014 08:31AM

IMO this thread should be moved or locked and a new thread for any microserver bargain alerts created. The original brgain has expired and while there is some good info in here it doesnt belong in this forum.

Remouad · 28-08-2014 08:32AM

Speaking of Bargain Alerts. Where's the best place to pick up an N54L? Thinking of upgrading my N40L.

Best I've seen so far is €167 on dabs.

long_b · 28-08-2014 09:03AM

I'm really dithering on buying this as I can't seem to get a definitive answer as to how well it does at transcoding video for Plex.

Some say it can handle 1080p video no hassle, some say it struggles.

Anyways, dabs says it's only got a few left if you're dithering too.

EDIT: The cheap 4GB no HDD version that was on dabs.ie is now gone.

vibe666 · 28-08-2014 09:45AM

stooge wrote: »

IMO this thread should be moved or locked and a new thread for any microserver bargain alerts created. The original brgain has expired and while there is some good info in here it doesnt belong in this forum.

The original bargain expired several years ago, BUT it is an ongoing thing with HP and a new one comes up every month or so. if the thread got locked every time the offer expired there'd be a couple of dozen threads for the same thing by now, so locking this thread would be counter-productive.

Kevin! · 01-09-2014 03:08PM

New microserver offer on, £30 cashback for the month of September from qualifying retailers:

http://www.serversplus.com/pdfs/ms30_sep14.pdf

long_b · 01-09-2014 04:19PM

People have had cashback OK from serversplus ?
Do they fit in a Parcel Motel locker ?

stimpson · 01-09-2014 04:45PM

long_b wrote: »

People have had cashback OK from serversplus ?
Do they fit in a Parcel Motel locker ?

Yes and yes.

£30 is a bit scabby on the cashback though.

GekkePrutser · 01-09-2014 04:51PM

stimpson wrote: »

Yes and yes.

How does it work with the cashback though? I see it's a UK service so I assume you have to use a UK address for the Cheque? Does it have to be received through ParcelMotel? That would make the 30 pounds a bit less interesting.

Also, would the Irish bank take UK cheques?

Sorry for these questions, I've never actually used a cheque in Ireland

In Holland they were discontinued 15 years ago when online banking was introduced.

stimpson · 01-09-2014 05:18PM

GekkePrutser wrote: »

How does it work with the cashback though? I see it's a UK service so I assume you have to use a UK address for the Cheque? Does it have to be received through ParcelMotel? That would make the 30 pounds a bit less interesting.

Also, would the Irish bank take UK cheques?

Sorry for these questions, I've never actually used a cheque in Ireland In Holland they were discontinued 15 years ago when online banking was introduced.

If you email promotions@out-bound.co.uk they will send you a euro claim form.

long_b · 01-09-2014 06:10PM

Don't need it but I've WANTED one for months now .. .cheers OP and Kevin!

Total price £137.88 incl VAT and Delivery.

174.43 EUR plus 3.50 for PM

Hoping for about 25 EUR back from the voucher

daveohdave · 01-09-2014 06:36PM

Parcel Motel is €4 now. ;-)

stimpson · 01-09-2014 06:42PM

I'd say the euro cashback is likely to be €40

vibe666 · 01-09-2014 08:03PM

daveohdave wrote: »

Parcel Motel is €4 now. ;-)

€3.95!

daveohdave · 01-09-2014 09:26PM

Sorry, I don't play the silly 95/99 game.

Dravokivich · 02-09-2014 09:02AM

daveohdave wrote: »

Sorry, I don't play the silly 95/99 game.

You will if it means the difference between a sweet and a lollipop!

vibe666 · 02-09-2014 09:44AM

daveohdave wrote: »

Sorry, I don't play the silly 95/99 game.

yet you felt compelled to correct someone on saying €3.50. if you're going to correct someone, make sure you are correct yourself.

witnessmenow · 02-09-2014 10:38AM

Lets move on from the Parcel Motel Price Discussion please

long_b · 02-09-2014 10:41AM

Cashback is €37

Stokolan · 03-09-2014 07:59PM

Who's classed as a Qualified retailer?

long_b · 06-09-2014 01:26AM

Stokolan wrote: »

Who's classed as a Qualified retailer?

Don't know off the top of my head but the HP people are pretty good about getting back to you.

I'd say most of them will make a point of mentioning the cashback if it's appliable to them.

I'd appreciate if people could post which OS they're running and whether it's 32 bit or 64 bit please ?
Also, is anywhere still selling Windows Home Server licences ?

blabley · 06-09-2014 07:28AM

Stokolan wrote: »

Who's classed as a Qualified retailer?

Check out the HP Partner Locator

long_b wrote: »

Don't know off the top of my head but the HP people are pretty good about getting back to you.

I'd say most of them will make a point of mentioning the cashback if it's appliable to them.

I'd appreciate if people could post which OS they're running and whether it's 32 bit or 64 bit please ?
Also, is anywhere still selling Windows Home Server licences ?

Me; Win 8.1u1 x64 with Plex (few other apps like Media Monkey but Plex server and client)

Muttly · 12-09-2014 10:14AM

FYI, this is the Irish version of the cashback offer.

Website: https://h41268.www4.hp.com/live/index.aspx?qid=16379&jumpid=ex_r861_ie/en/large/tsg/marcom-mu_chev/focuspack

PDF: http://h40055.www4.hp.com/docs/focus-pack/sep14/PA0132%20-%20HP%20Microserver%2037%20Cashback%20September%202014.pdf

witnessmenow · 12-09-2014 10:21AM

long_b wrote: »

Don't know off the top of my head but the HP people are pretty good about getting back to you.

I'd say most of them will make a point of mentioning the cashback if it's appliable to them.

I'd appreciate if people could post which OS they're running and whether it's 32 bit or 64 bit please ?
Also, is anywhere still selling Windows Home Server licences ?

Ubuntu LTS (12.04?) 64 bit Desktop version. Still only have 2gb of ram so not making use of the 64 bit.

I really like the set up I have on it.

long_b · 12-09-2014 10:23AM

How long does the cheque take to arrive, on average ?

witnessmenow · 12-09-2014 01:37PM

A month i think? I'm not sure though

HP ProLiant MicroServer

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