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Cheap backup system

I am looking to back up a server that is running 3 73gb SCSI's in a RAID5 scenerio +1 hot spare. Normally this would not be a problem, but this server is offsite. I first specced out a similiar tape vault like the one we use in our main office. My manager did not like the price, so now I am...
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- Apr 7, 2004
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Asus KV8 Deluxe and WD Raptor 74gb SATA

I am trying to install w2k3 on a ASUS KV8 mobo with a SATA drive. I see 4 different plugins for the SATA drive, SATA Pri, SATA Sec, SATA 1 and SATA 2. If I plug it into SATA 1 its like the drive is not even there. If I plug it into SATA Pri the FastBuild RAID controller locates it and can set...
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- Mar 27, 2004
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ATX mobo extended atx power supply

Any ideas?
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- Mar 23, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATX mobo extended atx power supply

I have a asus kv8 and I would like to put it in my 3U antec case but I just noticed the antec power supply cable is bigger than the plugin on my motherboard. Is it possible to still use this, can I get a converter, or is this not going to work at all and I will have to just get a new case...
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- Mar 22, 2004
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- Forum: Computer Building
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Building an IDS system

The network supports around 1000 nodes. I cant remember how many packets go through that area at the moment, but I can run a quick collection and let you guys know. Halve
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- Mar 3, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building an IDS system

As the title states I am going to build a IDS system to monitor all traffic going out of our pix and coming back in. I plan to use FreeBSD for the OS and Snort for the IDS. I want to go with a 64bit processor from AMD and the case needs to be a rackmounted case that will fit in a Dell Rack. I do...
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- Mar 3, 2004
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Dell or Cisco managed switches

Thanks for the replies guys, makes me feel alot better. I figured the dell was just to good to be true, we use alot of cisco routers now and have never had a problem. I guess why brake a good thing? Thanks much Halve
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- Aug 15, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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IBM vs Dell servers

Between IBM xSeries 345 serves and Dell PowerEdge 2650's, does anyone have any prefrence to one or the other? I am looking to purchase about 25 of these and want to make sure I pick the best one. I have found the Dells to be considerbly cheaper, but does that also mean they are of a lesser...
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- Aug 15, 2003
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dell or Cisco managed switches

The company I work for is looking to redo our entire network backbone. We are currently looking at Cisco Catalyst 3750 and 3550 switches and Dell Powerconnect 5524 and 3324. We where going to order 4 3750's or 5524's and 8 3550's or 3324's. The quotes we have recieved have shown Dell to be...
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- Aug 15, 2003
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Networking
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Looking for a good DVD burner

I have been looking at the Sony DRU-510A DVD±RW Drive. I like that it can do both the + and - formats. I really dont know anything about DVD burners though and dont want to buy a POS. Could anyone reccomend a good dvd burner? Or do you think the one I have is a winner? Halve
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- Jul 30, 2003
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Is a PDA right for me?

We use exchange 5.5 right now, but are planning on migrating to exchange 2003 when it is released. I sure hope that is soon. Anyone reccomend a good PDA?
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- Jul 24, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is a PDA right for me?

I am a network administrator for a company with multiple sites that supports about 700 users. We are in the process of upgrading our old nt4 network to windows 2003. I have heard stories of people being able to administrate many parts of daily checks and routines just using a PDA. I would have...
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- Jul 24, 2003
- Replies: 3
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Building your own Laptop??

Is it possible to build your own laptop, like building a desktop? You order the motherboard, the case some other stuff through it together and boom you have a laptop... Has anyone ever heard of doing that, or is it not that easy. I had a friend tell me it was just like building a desktop only...
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- Apr 3, 2003
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Laptops
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USB keychain storage craze?

Hi everyone have a quick question for yall. Well my boss asked me to research these usb keychain storage devices. So my question is are these things for real? Are they reliable, could you see these devices replacing more standard backup types like ZIP and small travan tape drives? He has...
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- Mar 6, 2003
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for a good 15" LCD monitor

Well I have started looking for LCD monitors and I am curious what you might reccomend? I do play all types of games, from counterstrike to NWN. Also I do alot of homework on the machine. I can not use a CRT monitor because I have some sort of interference with monitors that causes them to...
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- Aug 22, 2002
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Computer Building

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