HP ProLiant MicroServer

[Duan]

Please put me down for 16 GB, how much do you want for it?

@Lurker - Thanks for the RAM, it works like a charm!!

 

[Thor]

If you guys spot a deal on these boys please let me know.

Seriously thinking of getting one.

 

[ghostR]

If you guys spot a deal on these boys please let me know.

Seriously thinking of getting one.

Let me know aswell.

http://www.takealot.com/dell-poweredge-t20-mini-tower-server/PLID32845971 - doesn't look too bad IMO.

 

[Nimz]

I might be selling mine soon and upgrading.... If interested pm me

 

[rodga]

Looks great. U sure it works with OpenELEC?

Also, how does it communicate with the HP ProLiant? Does it have a dongle? Does it work via blutooth or IR?

yep using it on my install
comes with those tiny logitech type usb adapters
dont think its bluetooth tho but it works from 2 bedrooms away
air mouse is a bit sensitive so I dont use it, but it does most operations without any hassles

http://www.takealot.com/rii-2-4g-wireless-air-fly-mouse-remote/PLID29983193
just read the reviews now, one guy said it has a trackpad as well?
goes to check...

edit:
not sure what he was smoking but it does not have a trackpad

 

[MDE]

Hey,

I currently have a N40L and only 4gigs of RAM, I currently have " " I want to add some more, any ideas what I should buy.

TIA
MDE

 

[Orbiter]

Let me know aswell.

http://www.takealot.com/dell-poweredge-t20-mini-tower-server/PLID32845971 - doesn't look too bad IMO.

Was looking to upgrade my N54 to the T20, but the price changed suddenly back from R2599 to R3999.

 

[ghostR]

Was looking to upgrade my N54 to the T20, but the price changed suddenly back from R2599 to R3999.

Dammit, Should have gotten it while I could. I'm sure it will come back on special next month though.

 

[kayvee]

Only 4 drives is a bit of a limitation for a NAS.

 

[Goobie]

Dammit, Should have gotten it while I could. I'm sure it will come back on special next month though.

Wootware currently sells it for R 2482

http://www.wootware.co.za/dell-poweredge-t20-intel-pentium-g3220-4gb-ddr3-1600mhz-memory-mini-tower-server-no-hdd-included.html

 

[Mystic Twilight]

Only 4 drives is a bit of a limitation for a NAS.

Are you saying in general or are you referring to the HP microserver or the Dell T20?

The T20 can take four 3.5" HDD and two 2.5" drives, you will need an additional sata controller card to add support for two additional drives as the T20 motherboard only has 4 SATA ports.

 

[Nimz]

I just won the T20.... Awaiting delivery. Gona ditch my trusty old N36l

 

[akescpt]

I just won the T20.... Awaiting delivery. Gona ditch my trusty old N36l

Durban. Damn.

 

[kayvee]

Yeah I was referring to the T20, and without adding addition SATA controllers.

I have six 3.5" HDDs in my Microserver without throwing any additional hardware at it.

Are you saying in general or are you referring to the HP microserver or the Dell T20?

The T20 can take four 3.5" HDD and two 2.5" drives, you will need an additional sata controller card to add support for two additional drives as the T20 motherboard only has 4 SATA ports.

 

[Thor]

What sort of stuff do you guys do with the server that you can't do on a normal pc?

Just curious to know what is the deal before I go and buy one just to have one

 

[APoc184]

It's not that it is better than a normal PC.

It is just better suited for our HTPC needs.

Compact, efficient, customisable, etc...

Setting it up takes a bit of work. After that you leave it to do its own thing 24/7.

 

[Thor]

It's not that it is better than a normal PC.

It is just better suited for our HTPC needs.

Compact, efficient, customisable, etc...

Setting it up takes a bit of work. After that you leave it to do its own thing 24/7.

Give me scenarios what I can use it for.

I just need a solid reason/excuse to convince the so why we/I need it.

 

[slvR]

Give me scenarios what I can use it for.

I just need a solid reason/excuse to convince the so why we/I need it.

If you need someone to convince you, you don't need one.

 

[APoc184]

Give me scenarios what I can use it for.

I just need a solid reason/excuse to convince the so why we/I need it.

I use it exclusively for Kodi (XBMC). And all the other process that goes along with it which allowed me to cancel my DSTV.

 

[Thor]

If you need someone to convince you, you don't need one.

Currently have the TV connected to the AC Ryan wirelessly connected to the Internet and network, so accesses the series documentaries and movies from the pc.

I have the wireless devices doing the same and all of it connected to the surround sound.

Just trying to figure out what a microserver can add/offer.