OK, So my friends Dad has just built a new house, with a SERVER ROOM in it. He wants me to build him a Rack Server, But i'd like someone to have a look at what i'm thinking before i order the parts, ETC.
I've not made a parts list yet, but i was thinking:
I know a fair amount of info about computer components, however i have never built a rack server. Can you make me a parts list, and keep in mind that the server will be used for: Some Media streaming, Centralized file storage, and POSSIBLY an Active Directory server (Not sure yet...)
Please don't just choose the most expensive parts you can find, as we dont want TOTAL overkill (some is OK though )
Keep in mind that i will need to order the part's from a UK website, and that we'd rather build it ourselves than buy from Dell, or HP etc.
EDIT:
OK, I'm thinking maybe a Standard/Non-Rack server. How about this:
Can you also advise me on the Processor capability with that motherboard - I've read that it is supported, but i wanna be sure. Also, if any of you have a newer Xeon processor, can you tell me what motherboard your using?
As you can see, i've chosen Windows Home Server.... If i dont use Active Directory, would it be easier to set up and maintain, over server 2003/8?
Thanks,
J03
I've not made a parts list yet, but i was thinking:
- A Lower-End Dual Core Xeon
- 2+ GB Ram
- x2 500GB Hard Drives (Raid1, maybe?)
I know a fair amount of info about computer components, however i have never built a rack server. Can you make me a parts list, and keep in mind that the server will be used for: Some Media streaming, Centralized file storage, and POSSIBLY an Active Directory server (Not sure yet...)
Please don't just choose the most expensive parts you can find, as we dont want TOTAL overkill (some is OK though )
Keep in mind that i will need to order the part's from a UK website, and that we'd rather build it ourselves than buy from Dell, or HP etc.
EDIT:
OK, I'm thinking maybe a Standard/Non-Rack server. How about this:
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142856
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/57660 * 3
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/144186
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134684 * 2
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/140649
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145124
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130609 * 16
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139547
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132263
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142433
- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131540
Can you also advise me on the Processor capability with that motherboard - I've read that it is supported, but i wanna be sure. Also, if any of you have a newer Xeon processor, can you tell me what motherboard your using?
As you can see, i've chosen Windows Home Server.... If i dont use Active Directory, would it be easier to set up and maintain, over server 2003/8?
Thanks,
J03