Richard
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Specs for new server
Hi.
I self administer a small office with one Server Essentials and five Pcs with Windows 10.
My local data storage level is about 190 gb at moment with a server capacity of 500gb.
The server is Fujitsu five years old but working OK.
I want to upgrade the server to a more modern one and I have in mind a raid 1 two disk set up of about 1000gb per disk.
I have looked at the usual suspects, Dell and HP but not fujitsu again, although their build quality seems good.
For Pcs I have used PC Specialists, a UK form that I have used and been impressed with, for PCs.
They also offer to construct servers and I wondered at the wisdom of this, to steer away from the crowd.
They are offering to fit SSDs amongst the options.
I wondered specifically whether you have any views on SSDs for servers and generally on my proposition to go away from Dell/HP/ Fujitsu.
Thanks
I self administer a small office with one Server Essentials and five Pcs with Windows 10.
My local data storage level is about 190 gb at moment with a server capacity of 500gb.
The server is Fujitsu five years old but working OK.
I want to upgrade the server to a more modern one and I have in mind a raid 1 two disk set up of about 1000gb per disk.
I have looked at the usual suspects, Dell and HP but not fujitsu again, although their build quality seems good.
For Pcs I have used PC Specialists, a UK form that I have used and been impressed with, for PCs.
They also offer to construct servers and I wondered at the wisdom of this, to steer away from the crowd.
They are offering to fit SSDs amongst the options.
I wondered specifically whether you have any views on SSDs for servers and generally on my proposition to go away from Dell/HP/ Fujitsu.
Thanks
For just 4 users and simple file/print a microserver will do, https://buy.hpe.com/uk/en/servers/proliant-microserver/proliant-microserver/proliant-microserver/hpe-proliant-microserver-gen10/p/1009955118 for example. Make sure you download all the latest updates just before warranty expires with HPE though as they restrict access to new BIOS after that.
I work with mostly small businesses in the same boat. Just as an alternative, if you are only using the server for storing files, what about using a NAS. I have had good success with Synology https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/nas_selector. You can get into this for $300 to $500. The cost will less than a server and the maintenance is easier as well.
I have a couple offices that are doing their best to take their local server out of the equation using Microsoft365 and GSuite. I know that is a whole other discussion.
I have a couple offices that are doing their best to take their local server out of the equation using Microsoft365 and GSuite. I know that is a whole other discussion.
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