Desktops & Servers > Less than 100 GB Desktops & Servers > Intel Xeon > From 512 MB to 1.0 GB > 2 GHz to 2,9 GHz

Advantages: reliable, customer service,expandable
Disadvantages: price,accessory

...we have as accessories are: IBM ServeRAID-6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller( around £500) 3x146.8 GB 10 000 rpm Ultra320 SCSI hard drives( around £300 each) and a Remote Supervisor Adapter II card ( around £300 ). Packaging and User manual: The server comes with a very good package.User manual ( CD)and IBM Director software included. keyboard and mouse included.The user manual is very good and include details about connections,set up and enviromental ...
...but i suggest to check IBM website for newer version .The Installation of the RSA card is a bit more tricky. You need to double chek if the BIOS of the card is compatible with the BIOS of the server, because the same card can be installed on several IBM server models, and the BIOS has to be adjusted consequently. Daily Usage: I am not usually a great supporter of mono-processor servers, but i have to say this machine made me change my mind.The hardware ... Read review

Advantages: lots of storage
Disadvantages: Slow when starting up

This is a new server from compaq featuring its fast intel xeon processors which are both quad pumped meaning they can run multiple programes at the same time and also its ultra scsi harddrives featuring less access time to improve performance of the overall server. The compaq proliant ml320 server is very interesting to use as it comes witha range of instructions to guide you on how to setup the server and a range of utillities to guide you through ...
...the operating system of your choice. A number of operating systems can be installed on this server. The one ill recommend is windows xp 2003 server as it has many reliable server features and performance improvements. Another improvement is the security features and the new firewall built on the system. ... Read review

Advantages: Small and Cheap
Disadvantages: Cabling can be a bit of a nightmare

...time. ********** Manageability************* HP have a device called the Integrated Lights-Out Standard, this is a device that is integrated into the server and allows you to power off and restart the server as if you were stood in front of it, you can also watch and interact with the boot sequence, load virtual CD's and Floppy disks into the server from anywhere. With the purchase of an additional licence the ILO can provide keyboard and mouse ...
...areas where the manageability of HP servers shines through is the ability to carry out system firmware upgrades when the operating system is loaded, ideal if you have servers that are not close to you. HP also provide various means of configuring your server with the operating system you can use either the enclosed Smart Start CD or if you have a lot of servers to deploy there is a scripting tool kit, and for the very large enterprise there is the ... Read review

Advantages: compadibilty,servicing, durability, expansion possibilities
Disadvantages: none

...various standards of the proliant compaq server, they replaced an IBM as400 mainframe and are great to work on, the support from compaq is excellent and the updates for servers are well managed. Many server providers can give you a deal also depending on the number of servers u need which could help in price reduction. I would certainly say this server is worth purchasing. If I could afford it Id have one at home as my pc but you dont get a moniter. ... Read review

Advantages: Quick, Cheap
Disadvantages: Better (albeit more expensive products) are out there

...* Hard disk controller HP Embedded 6 Port SATA Controller with embedded RAID (4 ports for HDD) * Internal drive bays Four 3.5" Non Hot Plug SATA * Optical drives DVD-RW * Internal mass storage Maximum 2 TB (4 x 500 GB) SATA System features * Chassis type Micro ATX Tower * Chipset Intel 3200 Chipse Networking & Expansion * Network interface Embedded NC105i PCIe Gigabit Server Adapter * External I/O ports Parallel - 0; Serial - 1; Pointing ...
...- 1; USB - 8 total (4 rear, 2 front panel, 2 internal (one for USB Tape connectivity)); Network RJ-45 (Ethernet) - 1; Management: Optional Lights-Out 100c Remote Management port * Expansion slots Expansion Slots: Slot 1: 32-bit/33MHz PCI at 3.3V slot; Slot 2, 3: PCI-Express x8 connector with x1 link; Slot 4: PCI-Express X8 connector with x8 link Power * Power supply type 365 Watts Power Supply * Power requirements 90 to 132 VAC, 180 to 264 VAC; ... Read review