HP ProLiant MicroServer

[johnjm]

Even a cheap surge protector plug does the job

 

[CodeMaster]

UPS is a matter of 2 cables.

 

[FlashSA]

UPS is a matter of 2 cables.

Don't assume! In our house, the HP, DSL router and CCTV DVR are at the top of the laundry cupboard. My chosen UPS is an inverter which has 2x 105ah batteries in and weighs A LOT! It took me half a Saturday to run twin and earth from the bedroom that has the inverter in a cupboard, through the ceiling and into the laundry cupboard.

I definitely remember setting aside a full Saturday to do it all properly.

 

[CodeMaster]

Don't assume! In our house, the HP, DSL router and CCTV DVR are at the top of the laundry cupboard. My chosen UPS is an inverter which has 2x 105ah batteries in and weighs A LOT! It took me half a Saturday to run twin and earth from the bedroom that has the inverter in a cupboard, through the ceiling and into the laundry cupboard.

I definitely remember setting aside a full Saturday to do it all properly.

Fair comment, but a setup like that is an exception.

 

[techead]

quick question, who do I call to actually get a quote to fix my server? it looks like the motherboard is fried, so potentially that is all I would need to replace but at this stage it could be more components.

Oh, I'm based in Cape Town btw

 

[rodga]

quick question, who do I call to actually get a quote to fix my server? it looks like the motherboard is fried, so potentially that is all I would need to replace but at this stage it could be more components.

Oh, I'm based in Cape Town btw

The price of a new motherboard will be super expensive.
You are better of looking for a new/used machine on carbonite etc.

 

[techead]

The price of a new motherboard will be super expensive.
You are better of looking for a new/used machine on carbonite etc.

 

[rodga]

But get a price and post here when you do. I'm interested to know how much it is.


Maybe you will be lucky.
But probably not

 

[techead]

http://www.hponline.co.za/p-16341-hp-proliant-microserver-gen8-712317-421

R3200 incl VAT. I dont think that is too bad? Considering that is about what I paid for my oooooooold one?

 

[rodga]

http://www.hponline.co.za/p-16341-hp-proliant-microserver-gen8-712317-421

R3200 incl VAT. I dont think that is too bad? Considering that is about what I paid for my oooooooold one?

Is that not the new version?
Most people got their microserver for less than 2k.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Anyone here by any chance using this memory on a N54L: http://www.firstshop.co.za/kingston-memory-8-gb-KTH-PL316E_8G-p-4422

Want to upgrade the memory on our office FreeNAS box with ECC modules. The only place reported that seems to confirm that it does work is a review on amazon.de: http://www.amazon.de/Kingston-KTH-PL316E-8G-Arbeitspeicher-PC3-12800/dp/B008LMNHB8

Would feel much better knowing if somebody actually has this module working on theirs.

TIA

 

[techead]

Im online with HP support chat... and they cant assist me directly??

[Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:13 PM] -- Avinash B says:
Richard, we would not be able to get a quote on how much it would be on this. So I can suggest that you can get in touch with a local HP reseller and they can give you that information.

[Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:13 PM] -- Avinash B says:
If you can give me the name of the city the server is in, I can try getting some reseller names.

[Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:14 PM] -- Richard Theunissen says:
OK, so HP cannot give me a price for a replacement motherboard??

[Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:18 PM] -- Avinash B says:
Richard for an out of warranty server, if we send the case to the billing team so that they can give you an estimate. It will be for the part and the onsite service as well.

[Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:18 PM] -- Avinash B says:
In case you only need a part then it will be through a HP service provider or reseller.

makes sense I suppose??

 

[Nimz]

So im looking to get an upgrade on the Graphics card Currently have the GT210

Looking at getting this

What do you guys think?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

So im looking to get an upgrade on the Graphics card Currently have the GT210

Looking at getting this

What do you guys think?

Reason?

 

[Nimz]

Reason?

Ever since updating to Kodi, media playback pauses for about 5-8 seconds.

Went back to XBMC and now it's present there as well.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Ever since updating to Kodi, media playback pauses for about 5-8 seconds.

Went back to XBMC and now it's present there as well.

Upgrading your GPU isn't going to help unless it's a faulty card, then replacing it with any GPU that works will fix it.

Have you tried diagnosing the problem?

 

[Nimz]

Upgrading your GPU isn't going to help unless it's a faulty card, then replacing it with any GPU that works will fix it.

Have you tried diagnosing the problem?

-I've tried different versions of Kodi - even the Beta's
-Updated graphics drivers
-Defragged the HDD's

What else can I check?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

-I've tried different versions of Kodi - even the Beta's
-Updated graphics drivers
-Defragged the HDD's

What else can I check?

You using Windows? Any reason you need to otherwise just use OpenElec?

 

[Nimz]

You using Windows? Any reason you need to otherwise just use OpenElec?

Win 7 - 64Bit

Just ease of use I guess

 

[CodeMaster]

My guess is there is a app or service under Windows that is using resources. Check the Task Manager.