IBM TotalStorage FAStT Linux for Power Host Kit - storage connection kit

Advantages: Great setup kit for first time users
Disadvantages: Doesn't mention security during setup (but is included)

...Why did I choose it? I'd had a broadband connection for quite some time and used a free modem that came from my ISP. There had never been any problems with the free modem, but it only allowed one computer to connect through it. We had bought a cheap second computer and wanted to be able to share files, printers, and most importantly the broadband connection. I was attracted to the D-Link DSL-904 as it was advertised as a "Wireless ADSL Router Kit". Since installation, I have gained quite a bit of knowledge on the technologies involved, but at the time of purchase, non of the other information available meant anything to me! The idea that everything I needed to connect two computers together came in a single box was very appealing as it could only make the whole process easier. What's In The Box? 1. DSL-G604T Wireless ADSL... Read review

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Advantages: Pro: Slinky, power-packed server for cramped datacentres.
Disadvantages: Con: No 64-bit PCI slots, not enough PCI expansion slots.

...AIC-7899 Ultra3 SCSI host adapter supports these disks and the SCSI backplane automatically configures the SCSI ID numbers and SCSI termination on individual hard-disk drives, greatly simplifying drive installation. The fifth hard drive can be fitted in the external bay, all are hot pluggable. In our test model this bay was filled with a PV100T DDS-4 DAT backup drive. This lets IT administrators allocate more processor power and storage in a standard rack. For IT administrators who want to scale beyond 90GB of storage with external arrays, an Ultra2 Raid controller is available with an external connector. The PowerEdge 2450 hosts an internal PERC3/Si Ultra3 Raid controller, priced at £199 + VAT, with 64MB of cache to handle up to five hot-plug Ultra3 hard drives. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. The Raid controller does... Read review

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Advantages: All in one unit, compact
Disadvantages: Can get noisey when hot

...a very tempting feature. As it says, is to obviously host your own website, on the HDD. You will of course have to regester a domain name, but you can pick up tose cheaply now-a-days. Mail Server - easy to set up mail server means you can set up office e-mailing systems. Again a feature i don't use as I don't need it. VPN - Make a 'virtual' network over the internet Port fowarding - for when you have download clients like Azureus, which needs to have ports opened, you can set access to a specific PC in the network. Shared Folders - Set up certain folders on the HDD for everyone on the network to share files in, ie. music, movies, setup files Print Server - connect a USB printer to one of the four USB ports and you can share printers on the network. No need to transfer files inbetween PC's to print. You can even connect USB flash... Read review

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