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    Proliant GL360 G5 worth the price?

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    • stacksofplates
      stacksofplates last edited by stacksofplates

      I was wondering if anyone thinks either of these would be worth the price for some light workloads? A couple VMs (pbx, web server, backup server). Thanks!

      http://www.amazon.com/Proliant-DL360-G5-2x2-33GHz-Server/dp/B006Y9VN66/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

      http://www.amazon.com/HP-ProLiant-2xDual-Core-2-66GHz-6x146GB/dp/B00LCJQAV6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1445267019&sr=8-4&keywords=proliant

      Edit: I'll most likely be using SSD's and not the included drives.

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      • DustinB3403
        DustinB3403 last edited by

        Both are reasonably priced, the only problem you might have is if you find your self wanting to do more with them. Have you looked up the system specs and price for accessories (more memory) if you want to load them up a bit more?

        Is it cost justifiable?

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        • stacksofplates
          stacksofplates @DustinB3403 last edited by stacksofplates

          @DustinB3403 said:

          Both are reasonably priced, the only problem you might have is if you find your self wanting to do more with them. Have you looked up the system specs and price for accessories (more memory) if you want to load them up a bit more?

          Is it cost justifiable?

          Max RAM is 64 GB, which would be more than enough for these workloads. CPU upgrade is possible.

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          • scottalanmiller
            scottalanmiller last edited by

            Not a bad price. Is this for home? Proliants like this are insanely loud.

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            • scottalanmiller
              scottalanmiller last edited by

              Look for the DL380 rather than the DL360, much better drive options. Price is typically almost the same. We have a DL385 G5. Still a good unit.

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              • stacksofplates
                stacksofplates @scottalanmiller last edited by

                @scottalanmiller said:

                Not a bad price. Is this for home? Proliants like this are insanely loud.

                Look for the DL380 rather than the DL360, much better drive options. Price is typically almost the same. We have a DL385 G5. Still a good unit.

                No it's for a very small shop.

                Ok I'll keep my eye out for one of those. Thanks!

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                • coliver
                  coliver last edited by

                  Have you looked at xByte? Seems like you could get a decent syetem from them for a bit more but still have support for it.

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                  • stacksofplates
                    stacksofplates @coliver last edited by

                    @coliver said:

                    Have you looked at xByte? Seems like you could get a decent syetem from them for a bit more but still have support for it.

                    No, I'll look there also. Thanks!

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                    • coliver
                      coliver @stacksofplates last edited by

                      @johnhooks said:

                      @coliver said:

                      Have you looked at xByte? Seems like you could get a decent syetem from them for a bit more but still have support for it.

                      No, I'll look there also. Thanks!

                      Oh... I didn't realize how inexpensive those were... You may not be able to find anything comparable from xByte.

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                      • stacksofplates
                        stacksofplates @coliver last edited by

                        @coliver said:

                        @johnhooks said:

                        @coliver said:

                        Have you looked at xByte? Seems like you could get a decent syetem from them for a bit more but still have support for it.

                        No, I'll look there also. Thanks!

                        Oh... I didn't realize how inexpensive those were... You may not be able to find anything comparable from xByte.

                        Ok. I'll take a look anyway. Might be a possibility.

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                        • DustinB3403
                          DustinB3403 last edited by

                          From Kingston for the DL360 G5 here's there price.

                          Full 64GB Kit.

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                          • DustinB3403
                            DustinB3403 last edited by

                            So with the price to upgrade the memory on that server (at least from Kingston) you might be better off putting the total cost towards a better unit, that's configured how you expect to use it.

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                            • scottalanmiller
                              scottalanmiller last edited by

                              Memory on old servers is a premium, you don't want to go that route. You buy new(ish) if you want to upgrade memory.

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                              • DustinB3403
                                DustinB3403 @scottalanmiller last edited by

                                @scottalanmiller said:

                                Memory on old servers is a premium, you don't want to go that route. You buy new(ish) if you want to upgrade memory.

                                Like buying parts for a classic car from the 50's. Limited supply, so they have you over a barrel.

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                                  Jason Banned @scottalanmiller last edited by

                                  @scottalanmiller said:

                                  Not a bad price. Is this for home? Proliants like this are insanely loud.

                                  What's the best option for quite home ones. is something like an HP z or Dell precision workstations the only good options for something quiet?

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                                  • scottalanmiller
                                    scottalanmiller last edited by

                                    Exactly, they know that if you are buying those parts that you don't really have a choice.

                                    Plus the parts are not in demand and often no longer manufactured, so there is a market pressure for the price to go up as well.

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                                    • J
                                      Jason Banned @DustinB3403 last edited by Jason

                                      @DustinB3403 said:

                                      From Kingston for the DL360 G5 here's there price.

                                      Full 64GB Kit.

                                      Kingston ram is way over priced though. We don't buy that for our servers in our data center.. Not sure why you would for home.

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                                      • scottalanmiller
                                        scottalanmiller @Jason last edited by

                                        @Jason said:

                                        @scottalanmiller said:

                                        Not a bad price. Is this for home? Proliants like this are insanely loud.

                                        What's the best option for quite home ones. is something like an HP z or Dell precision workstations the only good options for something quiet?

                                        Dell tends to be quieter than HP. No perfect option. Workstations can be good choices or custom builds. Or just a really well insulated basement room.

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                                        • DustinB3403
                                          DustinB3403 @Jason last edited by

                                          @Jason It's still a fact that the memory is no longer made or very rarely made.

                                          So the price is marked at a premium.

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                                          • coliver
                                            coliver last edited by

                                            I've had good luck finding older RAM through Axiom at a good price.

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