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Recommendation for a 1u colocated server

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    jp141
    last edited by Dec 14, 2011, 11:08 PM

    Dont forget it can run on standard hardware too, you could pick up a cheap 1U HP/Dell server on ebay, just check the HW compatibility lists :)

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      mitzkoff
      last edited by Dec 15, 2011, 6:34 AM

      It would be an option, but I'm trying to stay at 1u.  If the m1n1wall doesn't work out then I'll definitely try a used dell 1u.  Thanks

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        network1
        last edited by Dec 15, 2011, 9:10 PM

        I've just started a similar thread looking for much the same thing.

        http://www.idotpc.com/TheStore/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=105

        http://www.arbor-usa.com/catalog/network-communications/cat_soho-small-business-server-platforms.html

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          joako
          last edited by Dec 21, 2011, 8:53 AM

          Personally I would get something with alot of RAM, I think snort can be very beneficial in this scenario.

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            Supermule Banned
            last edited by Dec 21, 2011, 8:58 AM

            I would go for an IBM X336 1U server with 8gb ram. Works very well and can handle 1gbit throughput…

            http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ibm+x336+8gb&_sacat=0&_odkw=ibm+x336&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

            Runs like a charm 24/7/365 :)

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              jwelter99
              last edited by Dec 21, 2011, 10:25 PM

              @Supermule:

              I would go for an IBM X336 1U server with 8gb ram. Works very well and can handle 1gbit throughput…

              http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ibm+x336+8gb&_sacat=0&_odkw=ibm+x336&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

              Runs like a charm 24/7/365 :)

              Power is a pig on those so if you are paying for VA used you are better off looking elsewhere.  But if power is unlimited they will work fine.

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                Supermule Banned
                last edited by Dec 22, 2011, 8:30 AM

                Mine is currently using 160watts….so not a big issue.

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                  jwelter99
                  last edited by Dec 22, 2011, 3:02 PM

                  @Supermule:

                  Mine is currently using 160watts….so not a big issue.

                  My E3-1260L's are humming along at 68 watts (using SSD).  In our co-lo that charges $0.70/VA/month that means it's saving me about $95 a month so the payback window is short.

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                    Supermule Banned
                    last edited by Dec 22, 2011, 4:38 PM

                    What hardware do you use then to support those processors?

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                      jwelter99
                      last edited by Dec 22, 2011, 6:06 PM

                      @Supermule:

                      What hardware do you use then to support those processors?

                      Supermicro X9SCL+F board with Intel X520 gig-e SFP+ NIC.

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                        mitzkoff
                        last edited by Dec 31, 2011, 12:47 AM

                        Update

                        Hey guys, I ended up getting an alix 2d2 device from here: http://www.xagyl.com/store/product.php?productid=16296&cat=0&page=1.  It came with pfsense preinstalled on a 4gb cf-card.  I have it set up and it is working great!  It was a lot easier to setup than I thought.  It has so far been able to handle my server load with no problems at all.  I can now use all my allocated public ip's from my colocation provider all on one nic on my server!  It's great!  I will report back in a month or so with more updates.

                        Thanks everybody for all the help.

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                          Phonebuff
                          last edited by Dec 31, 2011, 2:47 PM

                          One other consideration for those that come across the thread..

                          The Soekris units 5501 & 6501 both now have a 1RU rack mount case option with internal A/C an HD options…

                          Although I know of a number of installs using the Netgate and SuperMicro solutions mentioned and all I can say is
                          "if it's PFSense, it's going to work" !!

                          Happy New Year all..

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