I bought it around the first batch of microserver so RM900 incl. keyboard/dvd-rom/mouse, It's using the non-standard PSU size and it's costly!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-150W-Microserve...=item20dd34d7de

I will DIY if my PSU mati...

for the next question, it really depends on what you are looking for... I'm looking for something more towards power effecientcy which Microserver helps alot! for torrent/file server it's more than enough...
I wanted to get the card, but come to think of it, I don't know when the server will die since it has been running for 3 years +...

the addon is good to manage the server remotely since my box is not connect to any LCD/Keyboard. It is hard to troubleshoot if I couldn't reach the microserver on OS level.

Gen8 microserver built in HP iLO which has been management than this card. Still thinking about upgrading the box 

If N40L for RM800 is okay or expensive? Only the server, no kboard and dvd-rom.

Actually planning to buy dlink NAS (320l or 327L) but after reading some of the comment in this thread, specially with streaming HD movies, thinking of add more to my budget and get this micro server. I read some where that total load for this server only <20w.

If N40L for RM800 is okay or expensive? Only the server, no kboard and dvd-rom.

Actually planning to buy dlink NAS (320l or 327L) but after reading some of the comment in this thread, specially with streaming HD movies, thinking of add more to my budget and get this micro server. I read some where that total load for this server only <20w.

i'm running 1x1TB (OS), 2x 2TB Green 24x7,  i remember the measurement was around 32w-35w

The complete package shud come with a dvdrom too.  I have mine and its left behind collecting dust, anyone wants it??

i'm running 1x1TB (OS), 2x 2TB Green 24x7,  i remember the measurement was around 32w-35w

The complete package shud come with a dvdrom too.  I have mine and its left behind collecting dust, anyone wants it??

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Wah, you're underutilising your Microserver man. 

Yeah, I have 2 DVDROMs. With USB thumbdrives, DVDROMs nowadays redundant.

Wow, such a waste, mind sell me cheap cheap?
Maybe we can discuss this further in PM.

Anyway, regards the Microserver, can the DVD-ROM be made into another drive bay? (Use normal SATA HDD/SSD)
If not mistaken the drive bay still retain the 5.25" for N54L, the latest Gen8 seems to use the slim DVD drive, saw it at HP website.

To microserver user:
Since you put windows on it...how do I acess the Nas from webbrowser from other clients? Is there a softwarle for easy administration via web browser like a typical NAS interface? I dont want remote acess to the microserver and complicated management.

tq

Wow, such a waste, mind sell me cheap cheap?
Maybe we can discuss this further in PM.

Anyway, regards the Microserver, can the DVD-ROM be made into another drive bay? (Use normal SATA HDD/SSD)
If not mistaken the drive bay still retain the 5.25" for N54L, the latest Gen8 seems to use the slim DVD drive, saw it at HP website.

haha..yeah u are right.. its used for mainly as  a torrent box, VM, media storage and a few background tasks..   But I still prefer this over the Synology to be honest.. like you say, endless possibilities on this Microserver

yes, i think most microserver users here already converted the 5.25 optical bay into the 5th HDD slot.. see mine :

Hard to say. Depending if you're desperate enough to want it. How much memory and what's the size of the boot drive?

But then again, for that money, you cannot find anything close to it in terms of flexibility and power. You should be able to do what you intend to do.
Wah, you're underutilising your Microserver man. 

Yeah, I have 2 DVDROMs. With USB thumbdrives, DVDROMs nowadays redundant.

Ok, RM50/-, take it??

Thinking of building DIY NAS but with price of hardware here in Kuantan much more expensive than KL, thinking of buying this microserver.
Here Dlink 320 (Old model) price at rm380, imagine the price for qnap or synology. Not much choice here.

The microserver price I get is from lelong. Only 2 left.

Hmmm... There is none. Unless you install something like Synology's DSM in your Microserver.

Anyway, since it's just file sharing / streaming, what do you consider complicated in the management? Treat it just like another PC.

That's what i don't want...startup windows, point here and there...a typical NAS interface is much easier to use. There is a free app for doing this, it's called FREENAS.

http://www.freenas.org/

i haven't have chance to test it since i don't have the hardware...maybe if you guys have old spare PC, can try it out.

Hmm...maybe i should source some old PC from Garage sales and turn it into a NAS...but then again...it will be bulky...

==UPDATE===
http://www.lelong.com.my/hp-proliant-micro...4-01-Sale-P.htm

RM 1,980.00

I think some sifus here tried Freenas before. I have not. But from what I've read, it's slow. Windows is faster.

You can also try Synology DSM. Very polished interface. I've used the DSM interface in a real Synology DS2413+ and I like ti a lot but not installed it in a Microserver. Apparently the DSM performance in the Microserver is comparable to Synology's own high end hardware.
Of course that one expensive. Gen8 runs on Intel.

You can download Synology DSM (stands for what?) and use on other PC? Where can download? Synology website??

You can download Synology DSM (stands for what?) and use on other PC? Where can download? Synology website??

Found one article with details on how to get the Synology DSM into a PC (Microserver).
Interesting but very troublesome overall for the first time setup.

Click here

For a light user ; just file storage, auto backup and media streaming

caveat is I've guests who drop by quite frequently and don't want them to have instant access to my files.

what would be the recommendation ? Network with a mix of Macs and Windows. Been looking at synology , reviews have been good but any tips for the sifus here ?

p/s: previously was looking at apple time capsule so ease of setup is a must 

For a light user ; just file storage, auto backup and media streaming

caveat is I've guests who drop by quite frequently and don't want them to have instant access to my files.

what would be the recommendation ? Network with a mix of Macs and Windows. Been looking at synology , reviews have been good but any tips for the sifus here ?

p/s: previously was looking at apple time capsule so ease of setup is a must