[SAC] Server quote/discussions

[Alex Mandel]

Yes 72GB of ram may be a little overkill for the number of processor
cores available. 32 or 48 is probably quite reasonable. What are we
doing about offsite backup or is OSL handling that. The money save on
the ram from the machines should maybe be put towards a good offsite backup?

Alex

Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
> I've reworked another quote, matching more closely the original quote,
> but with more RAM and disk.  Our approved budget is $22k, so I'll assume
> 2 machines at ~10k each.  More comments/concerns?  I can scale back the
> RAM and disk to line closer to the earlier quote if desired.
> 
> Missing anything?
> 
> Tyler
> 
> 
> 
> On 26/01/10 12:25 PM, Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
>> After chatting with Howard, I took a quick stab at spec'ing out a server
>> again just to get the ball rolling.  I'm sure it's not perfect, so holler.
>>
>> A couple things to note or uncertainties:
>> * AMD vs Intel ?
>> * I'm not familiar with SAS drives and RAID stuff much in general, so
>> not sure if I choose things properly there.
>> * Seemed like some 2U options didn't allow as many drives, but maybe 4U
>> is not needed?
>> * OSL prefers Dell, so the added cost of going with them will encourage
>> expedient service from OSL and in their relationship with Dell.
>> * Not sure if OSL can get a better deal.
>>
>> Comments, changes?  If anyone else is interested in specing out
>> something else, I won't be offended :)
>>
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