Re: [LUG] Home Server

[Matt Nash <mjnash@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for all your suggestions. I think I have some serious mulling 
over ahead of me.

Cheers

Matt Nash


On 19/02/10 19:25, Rob Beard wrote:
> Matt Nash wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> >     I am looking for recommendations. I currently use a fit-PC 2.0 
> > running Ubuntu Server at home. I use it for various purposes, such as 
> > Web Server, Samba server, Media streaming server, etc..
> >
> >     I like the fact that it is very low energy, so I don't mind 
> > leaving it running 24/7 as it uses less energy than most energy 
> > saving light bulbs.
> >
> >     The one thing I would like is a bit more capacity. Does anyone 
> > know of a device that does the same thing, with similar energy 
> > consumption for a similar price, but with capacity for at least one, 
> > but ideally 2+ 3.5 inch disks, rather than the one 2.5 inch disk that 
> > you can get in the fit-PC 2.0?
> >
> >     The nearest thing I have seen is Excito's Bubba server, but that 
> > looks quite expensive, and I don't need all the proprietary looking 
> > software.
> >
> >     Any pointers would be appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Matt Nash
> Ok, how about something like this...
>
> Antec ISK 300-65 Case (has 5.25" drive bay and has 2 x 2.5" internal 
> drive bays) - £52.99
> http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=34460&tid=frooct
>
> (Review here: http://www.silentpcreview.com/Antec_ISK300-65)
>
> ASRock Atom 330 1.6GHz motherboard (MiniITX with 2 memory slots and 2 
> SATA) - £75.95
> http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12514
>
> Startech 4 port low profile PCI SATA Raid card - £34.66
> http://www.dabs.com/products/startech-com-4-port-pci-sata-raid-0-1-card-3ZRJ.html 
>
>
> Startech 4 x 2.5" SATA Backplane Bay - £54.13
> http://www.dabs.com/products/startech-com-4-x-2-5-sata-backplane-bay-5KMD.html 
>
>
> Kingston 1GB DDR2 667Mhz DIMM - £17.98
> http://www.dabs.com/products/kingston-valueram-1gb-667mhz-ddr2-non-ecc-4NWB.html?refs=52310000 
>
>
> So you're looking at about £240 ish for this lot plus delivery (and 
> drives on top).  You'd be able to get 6 x 2.5" drives in there which 
> assuming you can afford it would give you plenty of space.
>
> I'd go for something along these lines myself but I can't convince the 
> wife to let me spend that much. :-(
>
> Rob


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