#New office server hardware

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cold bison
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ye gimi a sec and i willwork out the maths

cold bison
cunning acorn
cold bison
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It's not an open discussion channel

cunning acorn
cold bison
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Bruh, he wants to discuss with us, that's not what the channel is for... Whatever i guess you can help him with the non issue

cunning acorn
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him asking about a qoute he got asking for Support and since this channel is called tech support i think he is in the right place and if their was a problem a mod would tell him

cunning acorn
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Could you provide more information on the ProLiant server, such as its RAM capacity and specifications?

The price for the MWS 22 Stan seems to be reasonable.

May I know if the UPS is brand new? If it is, the price is good. However, if it is a used unit, it could be possible to find a cheaper one.

Regarding the FortGate, I believe the price is fair. However, it appears that a quote request is required to confirm the exact cost.

The QNAP TS-253E appears to be a good deal, but could you clarify its intended purpose? Is it meant to function as a backup device? If so, I highly recommend considering an off-site backup solution as an additional measure of data security.

If the WD Red Plus hard drives are intended to be used inside the QNAP TS-253E, I suggest looking for an alternative network-attached storage (NAS) device that allows for a RAID configuration. Having a RAID configuration can provide better data protection by creating redundancy and enabling data recovery in case of disk failure.

The installation charge, the cost seems high, but it is not uncommon for installation services to charge more due to the demand and people pay it so they charge high.

Regarding the documents, could you clarify what is meant by this? If the company plans to provide an in-depth manual, it would be acceptable despite the high cost. However, if they plan to merely compile manuals from various boxes into a folder, that would not be ideal. Ideally, your company should have an IT team present during the installation to create documents tailored to your needs. They would be best suited to understand the system and create the necessary documents.

@rich agate

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Hi, sorry for the late response, its very late foe me. I will do some research regarding the hdds in the server but for the QNAP, you could put it in raid but it's only two bays so only 1 disk would be usable and if 1 disk fails your gona need to get a new one quick, it would be safer to go for a 4 to 6 Bay as idk what your office does but most data is important and you do not want lose it, I always recommend the 3 copies 1 main 2 backup + off site backup.

I don't personally know the correct hourly rate but check around with other companies also check reviews on them.

I will get back to you first thing tomorrow about the hdds and if yoy would like a nas for same price with more bays

cunning acorn
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I have priced the server at a total of $7,889.90. However, I have a few concerns regarding the specifications. Firstly, the website used for building the server does not allow me to add four PCI expansions, limiting it to only three. It is unclear whether this is a website limitation or if the motherboard itself only supports three. Additionally, I am unable to select the number of fans required for the server. Lastly, the website only permits the purchase of RAM in pairs of two. As such, I have selected two 32GB sticks and two 16GB sticks, resulting in a total of 96GB of RAM. Sorry about not being able to get the exsact information correct in the website.

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HPE HDD 900 GB 15K SAS 12G drives are still good to use in servers depending on the specific use case and requirements of the server. These drives are high-performance SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) hard disk drives that offer fast data transfer rates and low latency.

However, you should consider the following factors before using these drives in a server:

Capacity: The 900 GB capacity may not be sufficient for some server workloads, especially those that require large amounts of storage.

Workload: These drives are designed for high-performance applications and may not be suitable for all server workloads. If you have an application that requires high I/O operations per second (IOPS), these drives may be a good fit.

Cost: SAS drives are typically more expensive than SATA drives. You should consider the cost of these drives compared to other available options.

Age: Depending on how old the drives are, they may not have the same performance and reliability as newer drives.

Overall, HPE HDD 900 GB 15K SAS 12G drives can still be a good choice for certain server workloads. However, you should carefully evaluate your specific needs and consider other available options before making a final decision.

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The hourly rate of $110 for a network installation is a decent rate, but it's difficult to determine if it's a good rate without knowing more details about the project. The rate could vary based on several factors, including the complexity of the installation, the experience and skill level of the technicians, and the geographic location of the project.

If you provide more information about the scope of the network installation project, I can give you a better idea of whether the rate is appropriate or not.

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The size of the NAS (Network Attached Storage) you need depends on several factors, including the amount of data you need to back up, your future storage needs, and your budget.

If you only need to back up 2 TB of data and don't anticipate needing more storage in the future, a 2-bay NAS with two 1 TB HDDs should be sufficient. However, if you think you'll need more storage in the future or want to store other data on the NAS, it may be worth considering a larger bayed NAS with more bays.

Additionally, consider that RAID configurations can affect how much storage space you actually get. If you plan to use a RAID 1 configuration (mirroring), where each disk is a duplicate of the other, you'll effectively only have 1 TB of usable storage. If you plan to use a RAID 0 configuration (striping), where data is split across both disks, you'll have 2 TB of usable storage but with less redundancy.

Ultimately, it's best to evaluate your current and future storage needs and choose a NAS that meets those requirements, while also staying within your budget.

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Synology DS920+ - This is a 4-bay NAS that supports up to 64 TB of storage and is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. It has a quad-core processor and 4 GB of RAM, making it suitable for multitasking and running multiple applications. This NAS typically costs around $550-$600.

QNAP TS-453D - This is a 4-bay NAS that supports up to 64 TB of storage and is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. It has a quad-core processor and 4 GB of RAM, making it suitable for multitasking and running multiple applications. This NAS typically costs around $550-$600.

Buffalo TeraStation 3420DN - This is a 4-bay NAS that supports up to 32 TB of storage and is suitable for small businesses. It has a dual-core processor and 4 GB of RAM, making it suitable for basic file storage and sharing. This NAS typically costs around $700-$800.

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 626X - This is a 6-bay NAS that supports up to 72 TB of storage and is suitable for medium-sized businesses. It has a quad-core processor and 8 GB of RAM, making it suitable for multitasking and running multiple applications. This NAS typically costs around $1,500-$1,600.

Western Digital My Cloud Pro PR4100 - This is a 4-bay NAS that supports up to 56 TB of storage and is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. It has a quad-core processor and 4 GB of RAM, making it suitable for multitasking and running multiple applications. This NAS typically costs around $600-$700.

Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS - This is a 4-bay NAS that supports up to 48 TB of storage and is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. It has a quad-core processor and 8 GB of RAM, making it suitable for multitasking and running multiple applications. This NAS typically costs around $800-$900.

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and there are some bigger NAS's that might be better suited for you

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@rich agate

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i really like helping people lol and this area is the area i am most into (networking)

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any more help just message here or if it closes pm me