[RndTbl] Rackmount Servers

John Schulz jschulz at pbl.ca
Fri Jul 9 17:16:21 CDT 2004


We have been using Supermicro systems (1U, 2U) for a number of years 
running various flavours of Linux and Windows 2K.  We have had no 
problem sourcing them in Winnipeg and have been happy with the 
reliability and cost.  They price between a desktop system and a Dell 1U.

John

Brock Wolfe wrote:

> I am looking at overhauling my network and considering moving to rackmount systems to save some space. Applications run from router/firewall to Application and NAS servers. A quick search shows www.TigerDirect.ca carries Cybertron, Vision, 
> Systemax brands, plus there are numerous "Linux/BSD" brands available from the US.  I would like to buy in Canada, and have access to spare parts & accessories without FedEx'ng all the way from Southern California.<g>  Any suggestions/experince 
> in off-the-shelf rackmounts running "Fedora Core 2" or FreeBSD/OpenBSD?  Thanks in advance for your comments/suggestions.
> 
> Brock
> 
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