I've finally gotten around to ordering our new main server, a Dell PowerEdge 2850! Here's the main poop:
Dual 3.0 ghz/1 mb cache Xeon processors, 800 mhz FSB
2 gb DDR2 (2x1 gb), 400 mhz Single Ranked DIMMs
6x73 gb RAID 5 array, PERC4ei
Redundant power supply
Delivered cost of the server is about $5800, which means we went a little over what was collected in the fund drive. If you were planning on contributing, but didn't get around to it before the drive ended, please visit that page and make that contribution.
I'm expecting delivery of the new box in about three weeks. After that, we'll get to work on the configuration. This is a big job, and it's going to take time to get it right. As Epic likes to say, it'll be done 'when it's done.' I'll post more news and some pics of the new box after it arrives.
Thanks to everyone for helping make this a reality. We're cautiously optimistic on just how much more responsive and reliable things will be around here with the new server!
Dual 3.0 ghz/1 mb cache Xeon processors, 800 mhz FSB
2 gb DDR2 (2x1 gb), 400 mhz Single Ranked DIMMs
6x73 gb RAID 5 array, PERC4ei
Redundant power supply
Delivered cost of the server is about $5800, which means we went a little over what was collected in the fund drive. If you were planning on contributing, but didn't get around to it before the drive ended, please visit that page and make that contribution.
I'm expecting delivery of the new box in about three weeks. After that, we'll get to work on the configuration. This is a big job, and it's going to take time to get it right. As Epic likes to say, it'll be done 'when it's done.' I'll post more news and some pics of the new box after it arrives.
Thanks to everyone for helping make this a reality. We're cautiously optimistic on just how much more responsive and reliable things will be around here with the new server!