Advantages: Pro: Slinky, power-packed server for cramped datacentres. Disadvantages: Con: No 64-bit PCI slots, not enough PCI expansion slots.
...Assistant when the optional Dell OpenManage Remote Assistant Card 2 (DRAC 2) is installed, which provides additional local and remote server management.
On the software side this machine came with Windows NT4 Server plus service pack 6a. The resource configuration utility allows users to configure the system through software rather than on the hardware. Also included are video and SCSI device drivers. Windows 2000 and Novell software can also be provided although there is no option for Linux at present.
In addition Legato NetWorker, Veritas NetBackup (NDMP) and Tivoli Storage Manager are available optional software.
The PowerEdge 2450 we tested had 512MB of synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), expandable to 2GB. That should be sufficient for most workgroup applications. The Compaq ProLiant DL380 has a maximum of 4GB. It also has an integrated ATI...
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Advantages: Very relaible and excellent after market support Disadvantages: Price
...This server has been installed in a couple of my clients so far and i have to say that the fact that most of the SBS software comes pre-installed which save around 3 hours straight away. The aftermarket support for all Dells is first rate and they respond very fast should the hardware fail. The only thing can does put some people of is the price and the cost for spares upgradeds as these can be expensive if sourced direct from dell.
Another advantage of dells is that they can be tailured to the specific need of each people as the understand that some people require different things from their machines and servers. I would certainly recommend purchasing Dell equipment...
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Advantages: Very easy to set up and maintain Disadvantages: Can't see any
...PowerEdge is main line of Dell servers. 2950 is most universal base server from that line. If you are not sure what spec should your server have, just order it with one dual core CPU (1333MHz bus, not 1066; makes big difference), RAID5, three HDDs and 2GB of RAM (in two sticks preferably), two power supplies (it's server, reliability is it's second name).
You may find, that it's actually all you need. If not, thanks to superb case and internal build you can easilly upgrade its spec. It has two CPU slots, eight DDR2 banks, can take up to six SATAII or 8 SAS drives. It can also take any two PCI or PCI Express cards (depends which standard riser you ordered).
It come with minimum 3 years next business day onsite response warranty but it can be upgraded (althow it cost a lot more). From personal experience I have to say that Dell server...
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A good server afew faults but nothing that cant be got around.
I brought two of these a couple of months ago.
Very reliable and excellent for web servers dns etc.
One fault i found is that it is very fussy on memory which is the same on all dell more
Power Edge is main line of Dell servers. 2950 is most universal base server from that line. If you are not sure what spec should your server have, just order it with one dual core CPU (1333MHz bus, not 1066; makes big difference), RAID5, three HDDs and... more
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