First let me say I'm not sure if this is the proper category for this tech question. However, I think it does, but if an admin wants to move it feel free.
Okay here's where I need feed back from some people as to what direction I should take with a NAS/Game Server.
Currently I just have a 1 Tb WD usb drive attached to my main PC using Acronis or another program to make backups.
However:
I also have this and not sure it’s worth the time and effort to get it up and going:
h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/sm/WF06a/1...325344-12297848.html
Keep in mind that if you click on the link that is for a brand new one. Mine is not brand new and isn’t completely like the one listed. The basic lay out is the same.
It’s a HP ProLiant DL100 G2 Data Protection Storage Server (this is how mine looks now):
OS-Currently Windows 2003 Server Sp2 Standard
CPU- 2.8 Celeron D Socket 775 (obviously can be upgraded to a decent dual core pretty cheap)
Ram- 4 gb PC2-6400 (had 1.5 I upgraded it)
2 Gigabyte Network Jacks on the back
2 Usb 2.0 ports on the back along with, PS2 mouse, keyboard.
2 Usb 2.0 ports on the front
1 DVD-Rom think it’s an 8x from Teac.
Video Ram is a paltry 8 meg, but that is to be expected for what it is and use to be used for.
I have 4 110 Sata Drives In Raid Configuration for 430 gbs of storage. Might be off on the total size of the drives/individual drives. I know that with looking at the Board model/bios specs it will take larger drives.
It also has two add in cards I don't remember what they are off hand. I'll add this later. Might help with deciding what do to with it.
Below Shows a little more of what its capable of if I do more upgrades:
Processor (1) Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz Dual Core/800 MHz FSB - 2MB L2
Cache
Memory 1 GB of memory standard, expandable to 4 GB
Operating System Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (Standard Edition): Optimized for
file serving.
Storage Controller Internal Hardware based SATA RAID controller (1TB/2TB models)
6402 External Smart Array Controller w/ Hardware RAID and 128MB
Write Cache (3TB and 6TB model)
Internal Storage Front loading, hot plug, 7200 RPM SATA Hard Disk Drives
4 x 250GB (1TB Model)
4 x 500GB (2TB Model)
2 x 160 GB (3TB & 6TB Models) (For O/S Only)
Optical Drive 8x DVD+RW internal
Expansion Slots (2) PCI-X 64 bit 133 MHz expansion slots
(1) Full height, full length slot (for SCSI card for backup or Smart
Array controller for external storage expansion with MSA20)
(Occupied by 6402 Smart Array controller in 3TB & 6TB
Models)
(1) Low profile, half length slot (occupied by Dedicated HW
RAID controller 1TB/2TB models. Available for SCSI HBA in 3TB
and 6TB models)
Network Controller Embedded Dual Port Broadcom 5751 and 5721 10/100/1000 NIC
Interfaces Serial - 1
Pointing Device (Mouse) - 1
Keyboard - 1
Network RJ45 - 2
USB - 4 (2 in front, 2 in back)
Remote Management IPMI 2.0, Hitachi 2168 BMC
Form Factor 1U rack mount (DL100G2 Base)
2U rack mount (per MSA20 on 3TB and 6TB models)
Power Supply 350w (single, non-redundant)
Fans 9 chassis fans, 2 power supply fans (non-redundant)
Also have a next to brand new Rail Kit with it. To my knowledge it was never used. Was still sealed in the box.
Here is another Area of Concern its weight:
The unit alone weight about 25 lbs. Believe the Rail kit would be right about 75lbs.
However I could just put up a big shelf with large wall anchors to the wall studs.
***Update***
Shortly after I typed all this up, the onboard Video might have taken a dive. I did some trouble shooting, but not everything that could be done yet.
This may dump the entire idea out the window.
