Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi (Brian Ghidinelli)
On 7/25/2012 8:18 AM, Tony Anderson wrote: The MSI has one ethernet port so that connection to the internet (WAN) will require a usb-ethernet adapter. Also, it is not possible to make a headless install on the MSI so that a monitor (vgb) and a keyboard (usb) will be needed to install XS. Tony, thanks for the suggestions and feedback. This is what I wound up selecting based on Rueben's input: http://www.logicsupply.com/products/ag150 Spec'd with 2GB ram and 500gb drive with expedited test+build and shipping so it would arrive to me before I leave for Uganda it was $597. Not awesome but time was of the essence. One question - the AG150 has a single Ethernet port as well; why do you need an extra adapter? Does the XS play the role of NAT/router to the Internet as well? I did not spec wireless in the device but there is still time to add one (Intel 1030, 6205 or 6230 PCIe cards). Should I? Brian ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi (Brian Ghidinelli)
On Jul 25, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Brian Ghidinelli wrote: On 7/25/2012 8:18 AM, Tony Anderson wrote: The MSI has one ethernet port so that connection to the internet (WAN) will require a usb-ethernet adapter. Also, it is not possible to make a headless install on the MSI so that a monitor (vgb) and a keyboard (usb) will be needed to install XS. Tony, thanks for the suggestions and feedback. This is what I wound up selecting based on Rueben's input: http://www.logicsupply.com/products/ag150 Spec'd with 2GB ram and 500gb drive with expedited test+build and shipping so it would arrive to me before I leave for Uganda it was $597. Not awesome but time was of the essence. One question - the AG150 has a single Ethernet port as well; why do you need an extra adapter? Get a USB ethernet adapter. Does the XS play the role of NAT/router to the Internet as well? Yup :-) http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Installing_Software#Network_configuration I did not spec wireless in the device but there is still time to add one (Intel 1030, 6205 or 6230 PCIe cards). Should I? No - Get the USB ethernet adapter. Reuben ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi
On 7/24/2012 10:02 AM, Reuben K. Caron wrote: Which hardware notes are you referring to? Thanks for the suggestions, the environmental reqs I saw here: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Server_Hardware#Environmental Brian -- http://about.me/ghidinelli ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi
Brian, The server was purchased from here: http://www.logicsupply.com/categories/fanless_systems Let us know how we can help before and once you get there. Regards, Reuben On Jul 23, 2012, at 1:25 PM, Brian Ghidinelli wrote: Hi all, I'm leaving for Uganda next Monday and will be volunteering for a couple of days at Kasiisi. Apparently nobody knows the password to their server and it has stopped functioning as they expect it to. They have about 200 laptops. They would like me to bring a new server with me which I am happy to do (or tell them what to order) but I don't feel comfortable sizing or specing it. I'm also not sure where to acquire it. I'm hoping someone can provide some direction on short notice? It would especially great if I could acquire the hardware and get XS installed before I leave but time is short. Anyone available for a consult on this? I'm located in the SF Bay Area if it makes a difference. Thanks! Brian -- http://about.me/ghidinelli ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi
Thanks for the fast reply Reuben - the folks on the ground were unable to get me anything other than a serial number from the existing box. I assume 4 years later that the models are different anyways. For their deployment size, which of those models would be the best fit? I believe they are on regular power now rather than generators but don't know if that makes a difference. Brian On 7/23/2012 10:32 AM, Reuben K. Caron wrote: Brian, The server was purchased from here: http://www.logicsupply.com/categories/fanless_systems Let us know how we can help before and once you get there. Regards, Reuben ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi
Brian, I believe they have 200-300 XOs which any standard spec'd server should handle. I'm happy to look at any quote. Reuben On Jul 23, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Brian Ghidinelli wrote: Thanks for the fast reply Reuben - the folks on the ground were unable to get me anything other than a serial number from the existing box. I assume 4 years later that the models are different anyways. For their deployment size, which of those models would be the best fit? I believe they are on regular power now rather than generators but don't know if that makes a difference. Brian On 7/23/2012 10:32 AM, Reuben K. Caron wrote: Brian, The server was purchased from here: http://www.logicsupply.com/categories/fanless_systems Let us know how we can help before and once you get there. Regards, Reuben ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
