On Monday, August 30, 2004, 4:43:05 PM, Martin wrote: MS> Hi,
MS> My Question is a bit off-topic: MS> I should setup a new IMail Server for a few hundred Domains. I have to choose between two MS> existing hardware. My question is, which type you would prefer: MS> Compaq ProLiant 1850, 2 x P2 550 MHz, 2 GB RAM, 3 SCSI Disks 18 GB configured as RAID 5. MS> or MS> No Name Blade Server, 1 x P4 2,8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 2 S-ATA Disks 160 MB configured as RAID 1 It's just a hunch, but I would probably go with the blade server. The extra space and RAID 1 are appealing, and the 2.8GHz P4 will do quite well enough when compared with the 2xP2 550s. People are more and more using email as a file transport (not because it's a good idea, because it isn't, but because it helps them integrate their processes - so email protocols need to catch up, but that's another email). I've had scenarios where 18G would simply not be enough space with well under 100 domains. As soon as you talk about hundreds it feels like you're buying trouble to go small there. Also, RAID5 is bad news on a mail server (and in general these days). RAID 1 is good... go with RAID10 if you can (generally). All that said,.. I find it best to go with the higher option in general when given the chance. At some point in the future you always need to upgrade -- the extra you buy today will give you time and flexibility tomorrow when you need it. Hope this helps, _M To Unsubscribe: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html List Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/ Knowledge Base/FAQ: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/IMail/
