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[HSS-Dave]

I'm thinking that there are a lot of new N40L owners out there that could use some guidance on what to do first with their new server. You guys should be able to handle this topic easily. Add on cards, RAM, mods, software, etc. Ideas and links please.

[yodafett]

Recommend 2 of Kingston ValueRAM 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Server Memory Model KVR1333D3E9S/4G for 68.00
after that sky is the limit. if you want USB3 will need to find a low profile card but the ram should be enough for a start.

I plan to set up this new with server 8 so will add RAM a second 250 I have, and then 2 500 GB for HyperV or ad 2 duel nics and make it a PFSense super router.

Might want to look at the bios mods once you kick the tires around

[jmwills]

The onboard NIC is not recognized by pfSense.

[yodafett]

hense the reason for the 2 duel nics

[HSS-Dave]

What dual NIC are you using?

[Joe_Miner]

Recommend 2 of Kingston ValueRAM 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Server Memory Model KVR1333D3E9S/4G for 68.00
after that sky is the limit. if you want USB3 will need to find a low profile card but the ram should be enough for a start.

I plan to set up this new with server 8 so will add RAM a second 250 I have, and then 2 500 GB for HyperV or ad 2 duel nics and make it a PFSense super router.

Might want to look at the bios mods once you kick the tires around

I'm thinking of a Server 8 Platform so I will start with Kingston Model KVR1333D3E9SK2/8G RAM upgrade and a single intel NIC -- After that I'll flash the BIOS with the revision from BIOS-MOD. Still thinking where I'm going after that -- but I'm also thinking of changes to my 1st MicroServer too -- this 2nd one is going to open up a lot of options for me.

What dual NIC are you using?

I'm using the Intel EXPI9402PTBLK Two Gigabit NIC in my 1st MicroServer -- it works really well IMHO.

[jmwills]

Basically, any Intel NIC will be recognized, but I have a hard time spending $135 for a dual NIC to put in a box I spent less than that amount on, I might just have to get over it!

[mattd390]

FYI, I have found Intel dual Gb port cards for $55-$60 on ebay. Most of the vendors have 7-14 day exchange policies as well.

[yodafett]

for me I am going to probably order the 80 Dollar management card, but want to see the cost with corp discount or through a HP contact from church.

[Joe_Miner]

Basically, any Intel NIC will be recognized, but I have a hard time spending $135 for a dual NIC to put in a box I spent less than that amount on, I might just have to get over it!

Troll for deals. Everything seems to go on sale at one time or another. There were some fantastic deals on NICs around the holidays. Newegg, Frys, Amazon, Monoprice, PC-Connection Express and now Insight all cycle thru sales. Even Best Buy, Office Depot, ect. do it too.

[jmwills]

Okay, I gave in as I really want to get pfSense up and running. I will also be in the market for a 16 port switch and hope that will be enough. Anyone in the market for some 5 port gig switches???????

I'll put together a list of things for sale so I can start to trim down some inventory (translate...raise some $$ for another Microserver!)

[ikon]

for me I am going to probably order the 80 Dollar management card, but want to see the cost with corp discount or through a HP contact from church.

Does that card ONLY work on HP boxes?

[yodafett]

Yeah there is a special slot similar to a dell drac (dell remote access card). Basically a ipkvm on steroids.

[ikon]

Yeah there is a special slot similar to a dell drac (dell remote access card). Basically a ipkvm on steroids.

And the MicroServer has that slot?

[Joe_Miner]

And the MicroServer has that slot?

Yes.

[ikon]

Yes.

It really is the little box that could

[yodafett]

yeap, i have 2 at my church with that slot so i can power them up if they have a power outage and auto turn off, save me a trip with spring storms



See the slot behind the 1x PCIe

Edited by yodafett, 01 April 2012 - 03:33 PM.

[mattd390]

yeap, i have 2 at my church with that slot so i can power them up if they have a power outage and auto turn off, save me a trip with spring storms



See the slot behind the 1x PCIe

It's naked!

[yodafett]

Me im like Diehard and trying to figure out what i can put on the port circled in RED

[ikon]

Me im like Diehard and trying to figure out what i can put on the port circled in RED

It sorta looks like a PCIe 1x.