Most servers you have put in a 42U rack?

talkwebhosts.co · Post #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2005, 08:00 PM

What are the most servers that you have placed into a 42U rack or cabinet? Has the rack or cabinet had any cooling issues?

wise · Post #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 03:39 AM

not sure about how many, but using HP dl360's cooling has been a major issue. Those servers pump out a lot of heat. . ..

talkwebhosts.co · Post #3 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 05:30 PM

Wise, why not build your own servers? I have had great success in doing this.

imported_Nick · Post #4 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 05:42 PM

I rent all of my servers off the datacenters. I prefer to do this because then if something breaks or needs replacement, it's not my problem--the datacenter has to do it.

wise · Post #5 (**permalink**) 10-19-2005, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReason

Wise, why not build your own servers? I have had great success in doing this.

Many reasons why - but a few are:

- The dc will support the hardware on them
- I get 3 years hardware warranty on them
- I buy a box and it just works and has ILO etc configured
- I prefer branded label hardware for mission critical / business use

In saying all that I don't use HP's for web hosting!! We rent from the DC.

eleven · Post #6 (**permalink**) 12-14-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick

I rent all of my servers off the datacenters. I prefer to do this because then if something breaks or needs replacement, it's not my problem--the datacenter has to do it.

Thats very true but most dc's will replace dead parts for a nominal fee, but leasing from them is not a bad idea.

crash · Post #7 (**permalink**) 12-21-2005, 06:57 AM

yep true but this way you dont have too mess about when something goes wrong atleast