Re: Which vendor for FreeBSD Rack-Dense Co-Lo Servers?
Hello all, We are an Australian company looking to buy some rack-dense hardware for a FreeBSD implementation at a colocation facility. So far we have got some quotes from Dell for: * Some PowerEdge 1850 servers * PowerEdge 2850 * PowerVault 220S direct attach storage Are there any issues with getting the PERC4 RAID to work with FreeBSD with external storage (the PowerVault 220S)? Are there driver issues with their DAT72 tape drive (that comes with the PowerEdge 2850)? I had a look at FreeBSD Systems' web site, but they are probably not a feasible option (because we need on-site support in Australia). Which vendor would you recommend out of the big 3 (HP, IBM, Dell)? Are there any other vendors that come to mind which might be better? Reliability is the major factor guiding us. Thank you for your help. Out of those three, we have done well with Dell for our FreeBSD servers. I wouldn't rule out the others, though, if they are more convenient for your situation. Since you have already been checking 'FreeBSD Systems' which seems to have a good reputation so far (and who knows about handling an Australian connection, they might), you might want to just ask them how they would handle service in that situation. You might also want to check out 'Iron Systems' at: http://www.ironsystems.com/ jerry Tom ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Which vendor for FreeBSD Rack-Dense Co-Lo Servers?
Hello all, We are an Australian company looking to buy some rack-dense hardware for a FreeBSD implementation at a colocation facility. So far we have got some quotes from Dell for: * Some PowerEdge 1850 servers * PowerEdge 2850 * PowerVault 220S direct attach storage Are there any issues with getting the PERC4 RAID to work with FreeBSD with external storage (the PowerVault 220S)? Are there driver issues with their DAT72 tape drive (that comes with the PowerEdge 2850)? I had a look at FreeBSD Systems' web site, but they are probably not a feasible option (because we need on-site support in Australia). Which vendor would you recommend out of the big 3 (HP, IBM, Dell)? Are there any other vendors that come to mind which might be better? Reliability is the major factor guiding us. Thank you for your help. Tom ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Which vendor for FreeBSD Rack-Dense Co-Lo Servers?
We are using IBM x300 x305 x335 x345 From their eServer series and seem to be quite stable Databases, imap servers, apache servers, samba servers FreeBSD 4.9 on most production boxen at present. (We also run m$ servers on the same platforms as needed) -- Murray Taylor Special Projects Engineer - Bytecraft Systems Entertainment P: +61 3 8710 2555 F: +61 3 8710 2599 D: +61 3 9238 4275 M: +61 417 319 256 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit us on the web http://www.bytecraftsystems.com http://www.bytecraftentertainment.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 3 September 2004 11:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Which vendor for FreeBSD Rack-Dense Co-Lo Servers? Hello all, We are an Australian company looking to buy some rack-dense hardware for a FreeBSD implementation at a colocation facility. So far we have got some quotes from Dell for: * Some PowerEdge 1850 servers * PowerEdge 2850 * PowerVault 220S direct attach storage Are there any issues with getting the PERC4 RAID to work with FreeBSD with external storage (the PowerVault 220S)? Are there driver issues with their DAT72 tape drive (that comes with the PowerEdge 2850)? I had a look at FreeBSD Systems' web site, but they are probably not a feasible option (because we need on-site support in Australia). Which vendor would you recommend out of the big 3 (HP, IBM, Dell)? Are there any other vendors that come to mind which might be better? Reliability is the major factor guiding us. Thank you for your help. Tom ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] This Email has been scanned for Viruses by MailMarshal. --- The information transmitted in this e-mail is for the exclusive use of the intended addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other use of it, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons and/or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please inform the sender and/or addressee immediately and delete the material. E-mails may not be secure, may contain computer viruses and may be corrupted in transmission. Please carefully check this e-mail (and any attachment) accordingly. No warranties are given and no liability is accepted for any loss or damage caused by such matters. --- This Email has been scanned for Viruses by MailMarshal. ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]