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Thread 25 Watt Database Server
Sun, Aug 19 2007 11:23 PMPermanent Link

"Johnnie Norsworthy"
I just purchased a couple of Mini-ITX motherboards, and necessary add-ons to
build a little cheap database server for my network. I can't wait to test
it. The configuration is:

Intel D201GLY motherboard
http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/d201gly/index.htm
1 GB Kingston memory (DDR2 533)
Seagate 160GB 7200 RPM Barracuda
Total: US$168 bucks plus shipping

I am building a second machine exactly the same. Basically the idea is to
offload anything I can from my development machine by throwing some of these
guys in a little cabinet with my network switch. (Database servers, network
gateways, web, email server, P2P, DVD burning) So I won't have a keyboard,
mouse, or monitor attached. Hopefully the BIOS can be configured that way
without adding fake devices or additional hardware.

I'll use RTC Portal 2 to control the secondary machines after they are
installed. It works very good for monitoring and controlled networked
computers. I will host the RTC gateway on one of these for supporting my
customers remotely also.

I'd love a way to stress test my little database server after I get it
running if anyone has an application to do so in DBISAM 4. I don't have one
of those handy wattage meters, but I have seen reviews of this type of
computer drawing about 20-25 watts.

-Johnnie

Mon, Aug 20 2007 2:20 AMPermanent Link

Roy Lambert

NLH Associates

Team Elevate Team Elevate

Johnnie


Interesting - what about the box?


Roy Lambert
Mon, Aug 20 2007 10:22 AMPermanent Link

"Johnnie Norsworthy"
"Roy Lambert" <roy.lambert@skynet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:68662839-DAA9-4F8D-A490-B098602854DE@news.elevatesoft.com...

> Interesting - what about the box?

I found some Enlight cases from Directron.com that are discontinued for a
whopping $16 each + high shipping. I bought 3.

-Johnnie

Mon, Aug 20 2007 11:30 AMPermanent Link

Jon Lloyd Duerdoth
My techie fingers are twitching Smile
Please keep us informed as to how this works and the final configuration.

Jon

Johnnie Norsworthy wrote:
> I just purchased a couple of Mini-ITX motherboards, and necessary add-ons to
> build a little cheap database server for my network. I can't wait to test
> it. The configuration is:
>
> Intel D201GLY motherboard
> http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/d201gly/index.htm
> 1 GB Kingston memory (DDR2 533)
> Seagate 160GB 7200 RPM Barracuda
> Total: US$168 bucks plus shipping
>
> I am building a second machine exactly the same. Basically the idea is to
> offload anything I can from my development machine by throwing some of these
> guys in a little cabinet with my network switch. (Database servers, network
> gateways, web, email server, P2P, DVD burning) So I won't have a keyboard,
> mouse, or monitor attached. Hopefully the BIOS can be configured that way
> without adding fake devices or additional hardware.
>
> I'll use RTC Portal 2 to control the secondary machines after they are
> installed. It works very good for monitoring and controlled networked
> computers. I will host the RTC gateway on one of these for supporting my
> customers remotely also.
>
> I'd love a way to stress test my little database server after I get it
> running if anyone has an application to do so in DBISAM 4. I don't have one
> of those handy wattage meters, but I have seen reviews of this type of
> computer drawing about 20-25 watts.
>
> -Johnnie
>
>
Fri, Aug 24 2007 8:11 PMPermanent Link

"Rita"
It must be the time of year.  I was looking at a reundant 64 bit Linux
server thats had little use. I was going to load XPpro plus SnugServer
on it just today.
Then wham I couldnt reformat the HD so I went searching through my
tech manuals for the bios stuff. Naturally its at my daughters house
she has flown of to Frisco for 16 nights + 3 days in Concord ContraCosta
for a job interview.
I wanted a data server in a CoLo near me with 24 hour access its all on hold
now until she gets back and mails me the info.
Good luck with your project tho.

Rita

"Johnnie Norsworthy" <jln206@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:4F55A843-B820-4844-A6B6-8D152A0D8E45@news.elevatesoft.com...
>I just purchased a couple of Mini-ITX motherboards, and necessary add-ons
>to build a little cheap database server for my network. I can't wait to
>test it. The configuration is:
>
> Intel D201GLY motherboard
> http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/d201gly/index.htm
> 1 GB Kingston memory (DDR2 533)
> Seagate 160GB 7200 RPM Barracuda
> Total: US$168 bucks plus shipping
>
> I am building a second machine exactly the same. Basically the idea is to
> offload anything I can from my development machine by throwing some of
> these guys in a little cabinet with my network switch. (Database servers,
> network gateways, web, email server, P2P, DVD burning) So I won't have a
> keyboard, mouse, or monitor attached. Hopefully the BIOS can be configured
> that way without adding fake devices or additional hardware.
>
> I'll use RTC Portal 2 to control the secondary machines after they are
> installed. It works very good for monitoring and controlled networked
> computers. I will host the RTC gateway on one of these for supporting my
> customers remotely also.
>
> I'd love a way to stress test my little database server after I get it
> running if anyone has an application to do so in DBISAM 4. I don't have
> one of those handy wattage meters, but I have seen reviews of this type of
> computer drawing about 20-25 watts.
>
> -Johnnie
>

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