Rackable Systems Dual Opteron 246 HE 2.0GHz 4GB 120GB 1U Half-Depth Server w/VID LAN

[FDF12389]

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More info from LumbergTech

Originally posted by: LumbergTech
..to make this deal sweeter OP: you can get 10% off with coupon code XPBARGAINS

i got

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=C1000-2R

for 150 shipped

(note that is a step up from the one the op put)

you could get the one he linked for about 135 shipped

EDIT PART 2 holy crap

you can get free shipping!!

if you sign up for a trial on freeshipping.com (you get this link in your web order confirmation email)

you can get free shipping on the order
for another (up to 15) off (must cancel within the first 30 days to avoid being charged)

just in case anyone does this as well, i must warn you that the free shipping thing is a pain in the ass, you have to mail in documents , overall it doesnt seem that hard but it does take a bit of extra work

 

[eplebnista]

Thanks! :beer:

 

[blckgrffn]

damn, can you say ESXi? PCIx add in cards are cheap-ish on Ebay if needed...

Hmm... I guess if you could run 64 bit guests it would be good. With the older Opterons, I don't know...

Nat

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: blckgrffn
damn, can you say ESXi? PCIx add in cards are cheap-ish on Ebay if needed...

Hmm... I guess if you could run 64 bit guests it would be good. With the older Opterons, I don't know...

Nat

all opterons support 64 bit instructions. no reason you couldnt run a 64 bit guest.

if i wasnt broke i might be tempted to jump on this.

 

[LumbergTech]

muuuust...resssiisisst.t..ugh..

ok i bought one..

and btw..to make this deal sweeter OP: you can get 10% off with coupon code XPBARGAINS

i got

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=C1000-2R

for 150 shipped

(note that is a step up from the one the op put)

you could get the one he linked for about 135 shipped

EDIT PART 2 holy crap

you can get free shipping!!

if you sign up for a trial on freeshipping.com (you get this link in your web order confirmation email)

you can get free shipping on the order
for another (up to 15) off (must cancel within the first 30 days to avoid being charged)

just in case anyone does this as well, i must warn you that the free shipping thing is a pain in the ass, you have to mail in documents , overall it doesnt seem that hard but it does take a bit of extra work

 

[hytek369]

these are dual core opterons, right?

 

[Jagercola]

I think they are two single core opterons. Also, nothing on VMwares site that I can find that says this model works with ESX/ESXi.

 

[FDF12389]

Originally posted by: LumbergTech
muuuust...resssiisisst.t..ugh..

ok i bought one..

and btw..to make this deal sweeter OP: you can get 10% off with coupon code XPBARGAINS

i got

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=C1000-2R

for 150 shipped

(note that is a step up from the one the op put)

you could get the one he linked for about 135 shipped

EDIT PART 2 holy crap

you can get free shipping!!

if you sign up for a trial on freeshipping.com (you get this link in your web order confirmation email)

you can get free shipping on the order
for another (up to 15) off (must cancel within the first 30 days to avoid being charged)

just in case anyone does this as well, i must warn you that the free shipping thing is a pain in the ass, you have to mail in documents , overall it doesnt seem that hard but it does take a bit of extra work

Added info to OP thanks

 

[blckgrffn]

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: blckgrffn
damn, can you say ESXi? PCIx add in cards are cheap-ish on Ebay if needed...

Hmm... I guess if you could run 64 bit guests it would be good. With the older Opterons, I don't know...

Nat

all opterons support 64 bit instructions. no reason you couldnt run a 64 bit guest.

if i wasnt broke i might be tempted to jump on this.

with Hyper-V or ESX you need the equivalent of VT to run 64 bit guests, not just 64 bit CPU's.

Nat

 

[Kwint Sommer]

Hmm, at that price I'm tempted to buy it for my dad to use for browsing the internet. It could make a nice Christmas present.

Sorry for the noob question but what windows operating systems would work with it? Assuming that I just want to use it as a standalone computer, not a true server, could I just put windows XP on it? I ask as someone who has free access to at least all home versions of windows.

 

[Liberator21]

Originally posted by: Kwint Sommer
Hmm, at that price I'm tempted to buy it for my dad to use for browsing the internet. It could make a nice Christmas present.

Sorry for the noob question but what windows operating systems would work with it? Assuming that I just want to use it as a standalone computer, not a true server, could I just put windows XP on it? I ask as someone who has free access to at least all home versions of windows.

Yes you could use any version of Windows XP.

But if this is going to be just a basic web-browser for your father, you may want to check out the dimensions of the chassis. As a server, it's meant to be rackmounted and therefor very wide. He would need to lay it flat obviously, and would need ample space. Another possible concern would be the probable noise from this. I haven't checked the specs in depth, but it probably has 40 or 60mm fans, which are extremely "whiny" if in close proximity.

Another option for $26 more may be this: http://www.geeks.com/details.a...01RS-AMDX961-R&cat=SYS - it would offer very similar performance, or for $100 more: http://www.geeks.com/details.a...0006A-C2D654-R&cat=SYS - it would be faster and more energy efficient.

 

[holden j caufield]

does anyone know if this has IPMI

 

[FDF12389]

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
does anyone know if this has IPMI

It looks like it. Text

 

[reefcrazed]

Keep in mind 'boys and girls', these are 1U meaning the fans around around 25mm or so and they are going to sound like 4 hair dryers turned on high.

 

[TwiceOver]

Coupon invalid. Isn't usable on "Geek Specials"

 

[LumbergTech]

Originally posted by: TwiceOver
Coupon invalid. Isn't usable on "Geek Specials"

weird, worked for me last night..they must have fixed it

 

[LumbergTech]

Originally posted by: reefcrazed
Keep in mind 'boys and girls', these are 1U meaning the fans around around 25mm or so and they are going to sound like 4 hair dryers turned on high.

think it would be possible to mod it to cut down on some of that noise?

 

[SoundTheSurrender]

How much power will this thing eat 24/7?

 

[TwiceOver]

Originally posted by: SoundTheSurrender
How much power will this thing eat 24/7?

It has a 400w psu and the processors are 55w procs so... I would have to say as much as the average desktop, if not less.

 

[holden j caufield]

Originally posted by: TwiceOver

Originally posted by: SoundTheSurrender
How much power will this thing eat 24/7?

It has a 400w psu and the processors are 55w procs so... I would have to say as much as the average desktop, if not less.

I ran some Supermicro servers in a test environment at my place for a month and my electric bill definitely went up by quite a bit. Course it had dual power supply. Also the noise sucks and boot up time on servers is ridiculously slow. It was placed in the next room and unless I had both doors closed it was definitely hard to sleep. I can't recommend this for home use at at.

 

[Kwint Sommer]

Originally posted by: Liberator21

Originally posted by: Kwint Sommer
Hmm, at that price I'm tempted to buy it for my dad to use for browsing the internet. It could make a nice Christmas present.

Sorry for the noob question but what windows operating systems would work with it? Assuming that I just want to use it as a standalone computer, not a true server, could I just put windows XP on it? I ask as someone who has free access to at least all home versions of windows.

Yes you could use any version of Windows XP.

But if this is going to be just a basic web-browser for your father, you may want to check out the dimensions of the chassis. As a server, it's meant to be rackmounted and therefor very wide. He would need to lay it flat obviously, and would need ample space. Another possible concern would be the probable noise from this. I haven't checked the specs in depth, but it probably has 40 or 60mm fans, which are extremely "whiny" if in close proximity.

Another option for $26 more may be this: http://www.geeks.com/details.a...01RS-AMDX961-R&cat=SYS - it would offer very similar performance, or for $100 more: http://www.geeks.com/details.a...0006A-C2D654-R&cat=SYS - it would be faster and more energy efficient.

Thanks for the advice. I ended up getting the C2D system for $274 shipped. It won't make it for Christmas day but I think my dad will be happy with it none the less.

 

[TwiceOver]

The lower end one is $120 today!!!

 

[lloydxd]

nvm

 

[lloydxd]

Originally posted by: Kwint Sommer

Originally posted by: Liberator21

Originally posted by: Kwint Sommer
Hmm, at that price I'm tempted to buy it for my dad to use for browsing the internet. It could make a nice Christmas present.

Sorry for the noob question but what windows operating systems would work with it? Assuming that I just want to use it as a standalone computer, not a true server, could I just put windows XP on it? I ask as someone who has free access to at least all home versions of windows.

Yes you could use any version of Windows XP.

But if this is going to be just a basic web-browser for your father, you may want to check out the dimensions of the chassis. As a server, it's meant to be rackmounted and therefor very wide. He would need to lay it flat obviously, and would need ample space. Another possible concern would be the probable noise from this. I haven't checked the specs in depth, but it probably has 40 or 60mm fans, which are extremely "whiny" if in close proximity.

Another option for $26 more may be this: http://www.geeks.com/details.a...01RS-AMDX961-R&cat=SYS - it would offer very similar performance, or for $100 more: http://www.geeks.com/details.a...0006A-C2D654-R&cat=SYS - it would be faster and more energy efficient.

Thanks for the advice. I ended up getting the C2D system for $274 shipped. It won't make it for Christmas day but I think my dad will be happy with it none the less.

Why not get this instead
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/vie....hmx?scriteria=BA25456

 

[syadnom]

the opteron 246 HE does not support AMD-V aka SVM. This would be decent enough if you wanted to run some virtual servers on linux or xen paravirtualization compatible systems. There are no SVM compatible opterons on socket 940. You could get this and upgrade later to some

For $120 this is not too bad with 4GB RAM and 2 CPUs

This would be pretty good for a virtualized ldap, dns, proxy, web server with each service in a dedicated VM.