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post Dec 7 2011, 11:49 PM

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Want to ask.
Is there any user out there using HP Microserver N40L?
How does Acer Aspire Revo Center fare against HP Microserver?
One benefit I see on Aspire Revo is Hot-Swappable Harddisk. Convenient for offsite backup.

Thanks in advance for any assistance. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jan 31 2012, 08:11 PM

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Wonder if I can ask it here. Apparently, from what I have seen on the internet, Windows Home Server doesn't read a 3TB harddisk as 3TB but split it into 2TB and 1TB instead. What does this actually mean?
Let's try an example,
If I were to configure RAID0 of 2 2TB hard disks, how will it appear in WHS? hmm.gif
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post Jan 31 2012, 08:44 PM

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QUOTE(DrBlueBox @ Jan 31 2012, 08:14 PM)
2 seperate 2 GBs?

Edit: http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php/top...b-and-whs-2011/

according to this you need to have a uefi bios, set cinnection as AHCI and format the disc as GPT and not MBR
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So, it means we can fully use the 3TB right? Wonder if Acer Revocenter supports 3TB drives though. It's so expensive now. About 600 for 3TB WD Green. shocking.gif
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post Feb 1 2012, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Feb 1 2012, 12:31 PM)
is that HP microserver?  care to share the reseller's contact?  We have been unsucessful to get a quote so far for HP microsever
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His is N36 I think, not the latest N40. I will check with my office server provider see if N40 is available in Malaysia. I seem to be inclined towards Acer Revocenter because it's cheap about RM1.1K with a 1TB drive and a 250GB(for OS) and hot-swap drives. Will get it later on when hard disk price drop so I can get everything together. I will just do with my external drives at the moment. It's seriously not worth purchasing hard disk now unless it's essential. doh.gif
N40 should be more expensive. hmm.gif
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post Feb 3 2012, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Feb 1 2012, 05:43 PM)
yes, the +1 OS drive and hot-swap capability is cool on the Revocenter..  I hope it is easier to find this RevoCenter than this N40L!!  Do you know if Revo is available in lowyat or digitalmall?  The only reservation i have on these 'true' servers is their power consumption, compares to those NAS ie. buffalo quad, especially when i intend to turn them on 24x7...
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I tried asking Acer in Lowyat but they don't have Revocenter. Forgot to ask about N40L from my HP supplier. doh.gif
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post Feb 6 2012, 09:38 PM

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Can we actually build it ourselves? Like buy components and build like Home PC? Thanks. If we buy pre-built, the expandability is not as great as self-build. Pros & cons please. smile.gif
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post Feb 7 2012, 12:46 PM

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QUOTE(CocoMonGo @ Feb 7 2012, 12:07 AM)
it really is an option.. depending on how much customisation you want to do. I dont think the revo can put as many disc as the proliant though. but if the proliant is too difficult for you to find i personally suggest getting the revo too.

Added on February 7, 2012, 12:19 am
there is really nothing wrong with a custom built. long before i heard of the hp proliant microserver i was strongly considering getting a AMD E350 board and make a NAS/HTPC build.

THe proliant can take up to 6 HDD without major mod or even an extra RAID PCIE card. ALso I read somewhere that HP power supply units acheive 90% efficiency
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Thinking of building one but availability of low-power processor in the market is low. hmm.gif
Example being, i3-2100T. What matters in handling a Gigabit network? Does processor affect the speed that can be achieved? hmm.gif
Lots of high efficiency PSU available in the market. smile.gif
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