HP ProLiant MicroServer

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Does this have a low profile bracket? http://www.takealot.com/electronics/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-graphics-card-gt210-512mb-64bit-gddr2-,5391559

Paulmic posted earlier in the thread that he bought a Gigabyte GT210 from takealot which fit in the server and worked, but I can't see from the product page whether this is the one with the low profile bracket.

Not too sure, but doesn't look like it. The low profile bracket is listed under "Accessory Optional" on the product page.

 

[SomeoneEls]

Let's start a wiki

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Let's start a wiki

That's a good idea, I'm busy looking through all the posts to get some insights but its taking forever.

 

[randomwalsh]

mmm soon i shall be apart of the community of owning a HP Proliant Microserver

Just gotta convince the wife.

 

[iDOL]

Agreed on the wiki - I've started updating the OP with some of the updated bits of info throughout the thread, but yeah a wiki woould be awesome.

 

[techead]

ill contribute to the wiki no problem

 

[Dan C]

Wiki is a good idea ...

 

[SomeoneEls]

Wiki is a good idea ...

Cool anyone have any suggestions on where to host the wiki?
Which of the free wiki providers would be a good fit?

 

[iDOL]

Will look out for providers.

So how shall we structure it in terms of layout and info to add?

 

[mh348]

Cool anyone have any suggestions on where to host the wiki?
Which of the free wiki providers would be a good fit?

We can use MediaWiki, http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki


I can host it if you don't find any free hosting. Or maybe rpm can add a wiki option to the forum.

 

[techead]

Will look out for providers.

So how shall we structure it in terms of layout and info to add?

good start would be per OS

a lot of guys here are using different OS setups

 

[stroebs]

Wiki is an awesome idea.

When looking for a host, try look for something local? I think that's an important aspect when dealing with a forum such as this.

 

[SomeoneEls]

good start would be per OS

a lot of guys here are using different OS setups

True or by use case I.E.- Media Centre, Nas, VM server, ...

 

[iDOL]

in terms of layout :

I would think it would be :

Facts and System Info

Compatible addon or upgrades:
Compatible low-profile gpu's
Raid Cards
etc..

then in targeted use or application :

NAS :
Freenas
Unraid
etc..

Mediacentre :
XBMC /Openelec /XBMC Live
Plex

VM Host/Lab :
Esxi
Xen
etc..

I am certain we can expand.

 

[recre8]

Something in this format maybe to show which cards fit?
http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.6.8
and hopefully links to where you can buy

 

[rtayob]

R1300 for the server if u guys interested

 

[hennievr]

Still R1403 at Bios Online.

http://www.biosonline.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=169&products_id=37835

Impressive service too.

R 1393.00 incl. VAT (ex. shipping costs) at server-warehouse.co.za

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Just took delivery of my first MicroServer It's a lot better looking than I expected, the pictures online don't really do it justice.

 

[zakdoc89]

Just took delivery of my first MicroServer It's a lot better looking than I expected, the pictures online don't really do it justice.

Same here... now any suggestions which server OS to use? WHS 2011? Ubuntu? I have about 4pcs 2macs and a couple of laptops on my current home network... pcs are wired with gigabit network, and I have WiFi for the laptops, macs and tablets...

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[DrJohnZoidberg]

Same here... now any suggestions which server OS to use? WHS 2011? Ubuntu? I have about 4pcs 2macs and a couple of laptops on my current home network... pcs are wired with gigabit network, and I have WiFi for the laptops, macs and tablets...

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What will it primarily be used for?