Re: [Sheflug] Server question

[Alex Hudson <xxxxx [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Friday 21 September 2001 00:14, you wrote:
> > Install
> > ======
> > 1u Server:			£3000
>
> What sort of server do you think he needs ??

I wasn't thinking about the type of server suitable for him; he gave no list 
of requirements. I gave a price for a top-end solution and I also gave an 
idea of prices for lower end solutions.

> I would estimate (top end) £1200 for a rack mount 1u webserver - but you
> could get away with about £800-£900 depending on CPU/RAM/HD

£1200?? You're kidding. That would be a pretty rubbish server. £3000 gets you 
a dual processor machine, 1/2G to 1G RAM, 3x9Gb SCSI drives, RAID-5 
controller, etc. This is a _top_ _end_ solution I'm outlining here, remember. 
I want something that is going to last, and isn't going to fall over at the 
first sign of harddrive failure (we're in colo in this example).

Cheers,

Alex.
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