HP ProLiant MicroServer

stimpson · 16-09-2017 12:33am

KeRbDoG wrote: »

Gen10 Microserver was released, believe there is another discount system

Ah stop. I don't need one. But I want one.

long_b · 16-09-2017 6:23am

I don't have any more information besides this link

https://www.serversdirect.co.uk/p/1213893/hpe-proliant-microserver-gen10-amd-opteron-x3216-dual-core-3.4-ghz-8gb-4-x-non-hotplug

But looking at the pdf that's in the page it seems, for the UK anyways, that there's 50 GBP off both the Gen 8 and the Gen 10

AmberGold · 16-09-2017 7:13am

Careful with Serversdirect cash back deals, my claim was turned down by HP on the basis the product didn't originate in the UK.
Serversdirect response was to send product back for a full refund at my shipping expense.
They were difficult to deal with, not full of praise for HP for their stance on this although it is a good product.

KeRbDoG · 17-09-2017 12:08pm

stimpson wrote: »

Ah stop. I don't need one. But I want one.

I was in the same boat but then I don't see it being an improvement over the last gen depending on what CPU you have installed. The best gen10 shipped CPU isn't as good as the best CPU you could drop into the last gen and you lose LILO. Ummmmm

Anyone after a Intel E3-1220L V2 @ 2.30GHz CPU for their Gen9?

stimpson · 17-09-2017 1:23pm

KeRbDoG wrote: »

I was in the same boat but then I don't see it being an improvement over the last gen depending on what CPU you have installed. The best gen10 shipped CPU isn't as good as the best CPU you could drop into the last gen and you lose LILO. Ummmmm

Anyone after a Intel E3-1220L V2 @ 2.30GHz CPU for their Gen9?

Yeah. Very disappointing when I read the reviews. I'm planning on going rackmount for the next server anyway.

my3cents · 17-09-2017 1:52pm

I ended up with a Dell T20 Server (midi tower size) when a member here offered one for sale, slapped a E3-1225 V3 and a lot of RAM but it never really got used as a server and its now my main PC.

So that still leaves me looking for a MicroServer as the old desktop I use as a server is getting less reliable

but I don't really see Gen 10 as making it onto my shopping list. Hopefully there will be some cheap Gen 8's available second hand.

joe250 · 15-01-2018 11:56pm

Hi

Power supply has gone faulty on my Microserver N40l. Anyone know where to buy replacement?

grogi · 16-01-2018 12:19am

joe250 wrote: »

Hi

Power supply has gone faulty on my Microserver N40l. Anyone know where to buy replacement?

Does https://www.kustompcs.co.uk/components/power-supplies/dc-boards-ac-adapters/seasonic-ss-300m1u-80plus-gold-300w-1u-power-supply/ look like one that would fit?

joe250 · 16-01-2018 12:22am

grogi wrote: »

Does https://www.kustompcs.co.uk/components/power-supplies/dc-boards-ac-adapters/seasonic-ss-300m1u-80plus-gold-300w-1u-power-supply/ look like one that would fit?

Yes that looks like it.The one in the server is 150w power supply.

grogi · 16-01-2018 12:24am

joe250 wrote: »

Yes that looks like it.The one in the server is 150w power supply.

Never too much power... You'll end up with a few additional plugs too. But https://homeservershow.com/forums/topic/8995-replacement-power-supply-for-microserver suggests it works fine in N40l.

AmberGold · 16-01-2018 12:48pm

I bought from LaptopsDirect using one of these cash back deals.

HP refused to pay the cashback on the basis the product sold to me originated outside the UK. LaptopsDirect dragged their response out finally offering a return for credit.

In the meantime, I had built up the device and it was in service, wasn't worth my while returning. Beware!

Last time I'll use LaptopsDirect.

grogi · 16-01-2018 12:49pm

AmberGold wrote: »

Last time I'll use LaptopsDirect.

I've got mine years ago from Dabs, but confirmed with HP it will qualify for the cashback...

grogi · 16-01-2018 12:53pm

joe250 wrote: »

Yes that looks like it.The one in the server is 150w power supply.

There is 200W and 250W versions as well - SS-200SU and SS-250SU. The latter is sold by Scan: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/250w-seasonic-ss-250su-80plus-bronze-1u-psu-50-60-hz-80-efficiency-sata-hdd-fdd But you would have to confirm it comes with required connections.

m8 · 09-08-2018 9:41pm

Is the cashback offer still available?

Dummy · 12-08-2018 4:07pm

Has anyone updated this to Win10? I got two of these units and upgraded both to Win10.

But there appears to be an issue with the network card on the ugrade. Anyone else experience issues? I still haven't been able to sort on either machine.

Remouad · 13-08-2018 2:05pm

Dummy wrote: »

Has anyone updated this to Win10? I got two of these units and upgraded both to Win10.

But there appears to be an issue with the network card on the ugrade. Anyone else experience issues? I still haven't been able to sort on either machine.

Which version of the microserver do you have?

I have the N40L.
Upgraded it to windows 10 a good while ago and can't remember having any network issues.

You should be able to use the windows 7 driver for the network card.

The Caveman · 14-08-2018 1:18pm

Dummy wrote: »

Has anyone updated this to Win10? I got two of these units and upgraded both to Win10.

But there appears to be an issue with the network card on the ugrade. Anyone else experience issues? I still haven't been able to sort on either machine.

same issue here. I have to uninstall and reinstall drivers after every reboot.

Nforce · 14-08-2018 1:45pm

Have you upgraded the BIOS to this one.. https://www.msdonkey.com/server/bios-for-hp-proliant-microserver-g7-n54l ?

Dummy · 15-08-2018 12:05pm

Remouad wrote: »

Which version of the microserver do you have?

I have the N40L.
Upgraded it to windows 10 a good while ago and can't remember having any network issues.

You should be able to use the windows 7 driver for the network card.

I tried the Win7 drivers and still not working.

Dummy · 15-08-2018 12:06pm

Nforce wrote: »

Have you upgraded the BIOS to this one.. https://www.msdonkey.com/server/bios-for-hp-proliant-microserver-g7-n54l ?

No I have not upgraded the BIOS. Will do this at the weekend.

Thank You.

Panrich · 05-11-2018 8:42pm

Well the PSU seems to be gone (or worse) in my old N40L as it blows the fuse in the plug and is totally dead. I have Xpenology on it and it has been a great servant down the years (bought in February 2012).

I'm looking online and PSU replacements seem to be like hen's teeth. I would ideally like to look at updating to a newer model but would like to keep my files by running Xpenology (currently on a USB stick) and my 4x HDD with my data.

Has anyone did similar or have any advice for me?

somebody_else · 06-11-2018 1:48am

Panrich wrote: »

Well the PSU seems to be gone (or worse) in my old N40L as it blows the fuse in the plug and is totally dead. I have Xpenology on it and it has been a great servant down the years (bought in February 2012).

I'm looking online and PSU replacements seem to be like hen's teeth. I would ideally like to look at updating to a newer model but would like to keep my files by running Xpenology (currently on a USB stick) and my 4x HDD with my data.

Has anyone did similar or have any advice for me?

find similar mobo with four sata ports and run xpenology of it.
If you have spare disk you can test with it - to check which sata port is 1,2,3,4 and so on.
This way you can access data.
Or you can check with different psu
https://homeservershow.com/forums/topic/8511-n40l-psu-failure/

Tom

grogi · 06-11-2018 10:49am

Panrich wrote: »

Well the PSU seems to be gone (or worse) in my old N40L as it blows the fuse in the plug and is totally dead. I have Xpenology on it and it has been a great servant down the years (bought in February 2012).

I'm looking online and PSU replacements seem to be like hen's teeth. I would ideally like to look at updating to a newer model but would like to keep my files by running Xpenology (currently on a USB stick) and my 4x HDD with my data.

Has anyone did similar or have any advice for me?

They seem to be using 1U PSU. Seasonic makes them - should be easy enough to get a replacement without the mainboard/case/software dramma.

First one that I found: https://www.amazon.co.uk/INTER-TECH-88882134-PSU-Seasonic-SS-250SU/dp/B00CBJ2D9O

Explosive_Cornflake · 06-11-2018 11:24am

I think any of the pico PSU's would fit also, but won't be a direct replacement.

rd1izb7lvpuksx · 10-12-2018 4:32pm

Does anyone know if there's a market for these second-hand? I'm about to move and have a Gen 7 and Gen 8 plus HDDs that I'm planning to sell, but have no idea where to post them.

my3cents · 10-12-2018 4:51pm

Foster Large Orangutan wrote: »

Does anyone know if there's a market for these second-hand? I'm about to move and have a Gen 7 and Gen 8 plus HDDs that I'm planning to sell, but have no idea where to post them.

Sick them on eBay if you can be bothered. Just taken a quick look and there is a Gen 7 and Gen 8 that are attracting bids. I can also remember a gen 8 with 12TB of storage made about €350 recently - you can search for recently sold items to see what prices are like - obviously they aren't guaranteed.

randombar · 10-12-2018 4:52pm

Foster Large Orangutan wrote: »

Does anyone know if there's a market for these second-hand? I'm about to move and have a Gen 7 and Gen 8 plus HDDs that I'm planning to sell, but have no idea where to post them.

Adverts.ie is good too in fairness.

corkmans1 · 10-12-2018 8:26pm

Foster Large Orangutan wrote: »

Does anyone know if there's a market for these second-hand? I'm about to move and have a Gen 7 and Gen 8 plus HDDs that I'm planning to sell, but have no idea where to post them.

Was looking at the Gen 10 myself for a home lab but might be interested in the Gen 8 myself as only getting started, pm me the details/price.

PJtharsaile · 10-12-2018 8:55pm

Likewise, you can PM me too.

SickBoy · 10-12-2018 9:52pm

I have one of these, Gen 8 I think. Barely ever used. Bought a Synology instead.
Based in Limerick, open to reasonable offers.

HP ProLiant MicroServer

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