Server build for network QoS

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Heya all,

Usually for a desktop I'm able to put together a build, but since this is for a business use case, I'd like the help of more knowledgeable individuals - particularly those in the networking/server space.

I need to build a server rig for a startup business. Said rig will run Linux and be a QoS load balancer (Preseem). The most essential component here is the dual-port Intel NIC.

Recommended requirements from the QoS software:
Quad Core, 8GB RAM, Intel e3-1220 v5, 32GB Storage, Intel I350 NIC

So these requirements are placed somewhere in 2013/2014. I'd like to get a decent (or better) modern day equivalent.

Questions/Thoughts:
  • Would be nice to get this in an ITX form factor or at most a 1U rack. Is the former possible?
  • Due to the software installed (Preseem), we want to keep it Intel based for compatibility reasons.
  • Can desktop grade components be used, particularly for the network side of things?
  • Where is the best place to buy these components from?

Appreciate your thoughts on how'd you approach this.
 
Buddy I got a server box that I got from my work anything you can offer me ?
 
I’ll send come specs within the new week I deleted the pictures I had because some told me I can’t use it to build a normal pc
 
r4nd0m said:
Heya all,

Usually for a desktop I'm able to put together a build, but since this is for a business use case, I'd like the help of more knowledgeable individuals - particularly those in the networking/server space.

I need to build a server rig for a startup business. Said rig will run Linux and be a QoS load balancer (Preseem). The most essential component here is the dual-port Intel NIC.

Recommended requirements from the QoS software:
Quad Core, 8GB RAM, Intel e3-1220 v5, 32GB Storage, Intel I350 NIC

So these requirements are placed somewhere in 2013/2014. I'd like to get a decent (or better) modern day equivalent.

Questions/Thoughts:
  • Would be nice to get this in an ITX form factor or at most a 1U rack. Is the former possible?
  • Due to the software installed (Preseem), we want to keep it Intel based for compatibility reasons.
  • Can desktop grade components be used, particularly for the network side of things?
  • Where is the best place to buy these components from?

Appreciate your thoughts on how'd you approach this.
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