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    New server

    Yep, I just got myself a new server for home. A Compaq Proliant 5500, nonetheless!

    http://internal.echeloncomputers.net...2/DSC01457.JPG

    Note: That's not my pic, nor did I win that on eBay... but the server I have looks identical except for the CD-ROM drive.

    Currently, the server is serving my webpages and is also a system I can play about with Linux on. At present, it only has one Pentium Pro 200MHz CPU, though there is capacity for up to 4 CPUs in Socket 8 holders. It's also VERY noisy! With the single SCSI hard disk (+ IDE spare) I'm just wondering... is it necessary to have all 4 fans running?

    Fan 1: Inside PSU, no chance of disabling that
    Fan 2: In front of CPU-holder boards with an air flow guide attached
    Fan 3: Blowing across the (empty) PCI slots and motherboard
    Fan 4: Behind the CPU holder boards, running as an exhaust for fan 1.

    And yes, I did check the caps inside before purchasing the server. They're all Nichicon, and thankfully not the type which have that bursting problem.
    Last edited by Tom41; 05-15-2006, 03:01 PM. Reason: smiley in title didn't work
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    Re: New server

    I'd be on the hunt for 3 more CPU's. A quad system is a cool thing to have, just to say that you have it, even if its an old P-Pro system. Good find! Enjoy!
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      #3
      Re: New server

      What stepping is your CPU?

      I have a Pentium Pro here I can donate for better uses

      Also what type of memory does it use? I've got a few hundred megs of memory that might fit it

      (FYI I've got a Dual P2 333Mhz with 1.5GB memory, it's a Proliant 3000 )
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        Re: New server

        Not to mention it makes a great cruncher for DC projects. I'm working on getting a few more dual P3's for my crack rack. Would love to have a quad on their.

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