janhoedt
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Pc/server with remote access card
Hi,
I'm looking for a powerfull quite computer which can serve as a server AND has a remote access card.
Goals is to run vmware workstation or ESX server on it ... on the attic. So servers will be not accessible physically/have a console attached. Therefore it is vital I can access them via a remote access card.
I already have an HP Microserver but the machine is so terribly slow (please do not give tips to improve this, I already did).
J.
I'm looking for a powerfull quite computer which can serve as a server AND has a remote access card.
Goals is to run vmware workstation or ESX server on it ... on the attic. So servers will be not accessible physically/have a console attached. Therefore it is vital I can access them via a remote access card.
I already have an HP Microserver but the machine is so terribly slow (please do not give tips to improve this, I already did).
J.
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Ok, thanks, but I'd rather go for a fully working system with RAC integrated. Don't want to have the risk it won't work.
Looked at the Dell's but each one I configured doesn't have the RAC available. Any suggestion on this (which server to take)?
Looked at the Dell's but each one I configured doesn't have the RAC available. Any suggestion on this (which server to take)?
Buy used one?
Some ebay shops offer warranty or you can use a popular model to fix it yourself if the need be.
Some ebay shops offer warranty or you can use a popular model to fix it yourself if the need be.
ASKER
Why would I buy a used one? I didn t mention anything about price being to high.
Then goto dell.com and find a esxi capable one. They have nice wizards and forms to help you.
ASKER
I know and I did, but there was no RAC in the ones I checked, as mentioned. Therefore I asked for suggestions ...
Check out the PowerEdge T310. It is included on the ESXi 5.0 HCL and has at least an iDRAC Express inside (but you can choose another version during the online buying selection if you need the additional functions).
Almost all server class systems from Dell have iDRAC
Save yourself the headache of trying to spec it out online and take 15 minutes to call and explain what you want. They will spec it for you and you will get what you need.
Dell's iDRAC is really nice and it can do a lot.
You can even replay a snapshot video of the startup of a server if it was down or you had to down it and bring it back up.
Not a big fan of Dell's attempt to enter the consulting business but they do make a decent product that works well and they have great warranties.
Save yourself the headache of trying to spec it out online and take 15 minutes to call and explain what you want. They will spec it for you and you will get what you need.
Dell's iDRAC is really nice and it can do a lot.
You can even replay a snapshot video of the startup of a server if it was down or you had to down it and bring it back up.
Not a big fan of Dell's attempt to enter the consulting business but they do make a decent product that works well and they have great warranties.
ASKER
Ok, I'll give you more information. I want to run 2 ESXi 5 servers connected to a ISCSI san-storage.
So what is important is SSD-drive (not that big) to bot ESXI, then cpu and memory (16 GB would be desirable). That's it.
I wan't call, I'll be pointed to check their website what is ok for me. Everything is there, I'm just asking extra input/user experience with servers what not be given on the phone (it will be coloured info).
So what is important is SSD-drive (not that big) to bot ESXI, then cpu and memory (16 GB would be desirable). That's it.
I wan't call, I'll be pointed to check their website what is ok for me. Everything is there, I'm just asking extra input/user experience with servers what not be given on the phone (it will be coloured info).
An SSD drive to boot ESXi doesn't make sense. For that you should rather use a USB stick (or maybe an SD Card), but many servers these days have an internal connection for USB sticks meant exactly for that. You don't need speed for ESXi's HD's.
ASKER
Ok, that's a topic for another group I guess.
http://www.aten.com/products/productItem.php?model_no=IP8000
You can put it in a dell if you want