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= New System Hardware = #pragma section-numbers off
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During the HCoop IRC meeting on June 24, 2006, the group decided that it would based it's new system architecture on the following pieces of hardware: This page collects information on the hardware that we have installed or plan to install as part of HCoop infrastructure.
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 * Two robust servers, one that doesn't allow normal user logins, and one that does.
 * One switch to form a LAN between these servers.
 * One serial port device, to facilitate remote access to our servers.		 [[TableOfContents()]]
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Also, it was mentioned that we should research hardware support contracts from any vendor that will be selling us equipment. == deleuze ==
 * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Dell PowerEdge 2850
 * Processor: 2 x 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon
 * RAM: 4 GB
 * Disks:
  * 4 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 73GB '''and'''
  * 2 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 36GB
 * Extra: RAID kit, with battery, etc., 256 MB RAID cache, 2 power supplies
 * OS: Debian stable
 * User logins: no
 * Source: donation by Justin Leitgeb
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Additionally, group decided that the server that HCoop currently owns, Abulafia, will be brought to he.net for shell service. This will follow a necessary re-load of the OS software at a time to be determined later.  * [https://dcse.dell.com/selfstudy/Associates_7_0/Enterprise/PowerEdge/PE2850/printer_friendly.asp Maintenance Manual for the PE 2850]
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This page will serve as a forum for collaborative research on the pieces of hardware that we need. '''Use: fileserver, database server, email server, host for all services that don't involve dynamic content provided by non-admins.'''
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== Servers == == mire ==
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We will be purchasing two servers, which will be configured and sent to he.net for colocation.  * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Sun Fire v20z
 * Processor: 1 x 1.6GHz AMD64 (Opteron)
 * RAM: 5 GB (initial 2x512MB and additional 2x2GB)
 * Disks: 2 x 36 GB Ultra320 SCSI (hot swap)
 * 1U
 * Ultra 320 SCSI controller embedded in mainboard
 * OS: Debian stable
 * User logins: yes
 * Source: donated by Ray Racine
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=== Desired Features ===  * [http://onesearch.sun.com/search/docs/index.jsp?col=docs_en&locale=en&qt=Sun+Fire+v20z Search Sun for Product Documentation, including Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manuals for Sun Fire v20z]
 * http://docs.sun.com/source/817-5248-20/index.html
 * http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/v20z/images/gallery/full/img_3.jpg
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These servers should be as redundant as possible. At this point, we cannot afford to have less than one point of failure in many areas, so we should look for the following features in our new servers: '''Use: dynamic web content, services that involve running arbitrary code from members (including custom daemons, etc.)'''
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 * Redundant power supplies.
 * Hardware RAID.
 * Dual CPU's, AMD seems to be a stronger option than Intel		 == krunk ==
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==== Differences Between the Servers ====  * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Sun Netra
 * Processor:
 * RAM:
 * Disks:
  * 2 x 200GB Unknown RPM and Manufacturer
 * OS: Debian stable?
 * User logins: no
 * Source: donation by Adam Megacz
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The admin-only server will hopefully be serving an AFS file system, which means that fancier kinds of RAID are justified there. The all-members server can get away with cheaper (and maybe even faster) solutions for local disk access.  * KrunkInfoz
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JustinLeitgeb thinks that perhaps RAID 1 would work on the all-members server, and either RAID 5 or RAID 10 on the admin server. It should be RAID 10 if we can afford it, or RAID 5 if we're shorter on cash. :) '''Use: secondary KDC and AFS server'''
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There may be other factors influencing different configuration choices between the servers. == baltar ==
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=== Proposed Models and Vendors ===  * Location: Peer1
 * Nortel Baystack 380 switch
 * Input current: 1.5A to 100 AC
 * Input voltage (rms): 100 to 240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz
 * Power consumption: 150 W
 * Thermal rating: 1000 BTU/hr maximum
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Vendors:  * Source: donation by ShaunEmpie
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 * [http://www.penguincomputing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172&Itemid=230 Penguin Computing]
 * [http://www.dell.com/ Dell]
 * [http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=M&Category_Code=allracks Monarch Computer Systems]		  * [http://vpit.net/es380-guide.pdf ES380 Guide]
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Models: == IP KVM ==
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 * [http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/pedge_1850 Dell PowerEdge 1850]
 * [http://www.penguincomputing.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=123&Itemid=184&task=view Penguin Altus 1400 Server]
 * Possible web server configuration from [http://www.penguincomputing.com Penguin] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/penguin_web_server.ps (postscript)] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/penguin_web_server.pdf (PDF)]
 * Possible admin server configuration from [http://www.penguincomputing.com Penguin] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/penguin_admin_server.ps (postscript)] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/penguin_admin_server.pdf (PDF)]
 * Possible web server from [http://www.dell.com/ Dell] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/dell_web_server.ps (postscript)] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/dell_web_server.pdf (PDF)]
 * Possible admin server from [http://www.dell.com/ Dell] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/dell_admin_server.ps (postscript)] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/dell_admin_server.pdf (PDF)]		 The StarTech Server Remote Control External KVM over IP provides access to systems that may have a degraded network. It allows us to monitor Power-On Self Test (POST), configure BIOS/CMOS, and even reinstall operating system software. It must be connected to another multiple port KVM in order to have access to more than one server.
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Note that when I checked Dell dropped something like $1200 off of the price of each server over $4000, so we should expect some significant discounts. Whichever company we plan on going with, we may be able to negotiate lower prices by emphasizing that we may buy more in the future, etc.  * Location: Peer1
 * Source: Newegg?
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== Ethernet Switch ==  * [http://www.startech.com/Data/ProductManuals/SV1110IPEXT.pdf?c=US StarTech manual].
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=== Desired Features === == Standard KVM ==
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 * Gigabit
 * 5 ports minimum		 We have a standard KVM to allow remote switching between servers as maintenance requires.
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=== Proposed Models and Vendors ===
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[http://newegg.com/ Newegg] has been recommended to several of us. == outpost ==
 * Location: Tech.Coop (hosted at Bytemark, UK)
 * Model: Xen VM
 * Processor:
 * RAM: 512 MB
 * Disk: 40 GB RAID
 * OS: Debian stable
 * User logins: no
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 * ($56.99) Highly-rated Netgear switch that is not rack-mountable [[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833122111 link ]]
 * ($249.99) Level One 16-port rack-mountable switch [[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833118021 link ]]		 '''Use: secondary DNS on a different subnet, all tasks requiring remote location.'''
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MichaelOlson thinks that we should go with the Netgear switch. It has been rated as a very reliable product, and is very affordable.
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== Serial Port == = Awaiting setup =
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Docelic, or other users -- please update this section since I am entirely ignorant about these devices! :) == xanadu ==
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=== Desired Features ===  * Model: Dell PowerEdge 1650
 * Dual P3 1.4GHz
 * 2G RAM
 * 18GB SCSI HDD
 * Source: donation by NathanKennedy
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=== Proposed Models and Vendors === '''Use: '''
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[http://www.cyclades.com/ Cyclades] was mentioned as one vendor of serial port devices which are linux-friendly.

= Awaiting purchase =

There are currently no new systems awaiting purchase.

= Decommissioned =

== abulafia: shell server ==
 * Processor: 1 x 900 MHz
 * RAM: 512 MB
 * Disks: 40 GB RAID 1 (2 x 40 GB 7200 RPM ATA drives)
 * Extra: 3Ware 6400 PCI ATA RAID controller
'''Intended use: refurbished slightly to serve as a generic shell server and the only machine where usage not strictly related to "Internet hosting" is permitted.'''

This page collects information on the hardware that we have installed or plan to install as part of HCoop infrastructure.

TableOfContents()

deleuze

Use: fileserver, database server, email server, host for all services that don't involve dynamic content provided by non-admins.

mire

Use: dynamic web content, services that involve running arbitrary code from members (including custom daemons, etc.)

krunk

  • Location: Peer1
  • Model: Sun Netra
  • Processor:
  • RAM:
  • Disks:
    • 2 x 200GB Unknown RPM and Manufacturer
  • OS: Debian stable?
  • User logins: no
  • Source: donation by Adam Megacz

  • KrunkInfoz

Use: secondary KDC and AFS server

baltar

  • Location: Peer1
  • Nortel Baystack 380 switch
  • Input current: 1.5A to 100 AC
  • Input voltage (rms): 100 to 240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz
  • Power consumption: 150 W
  • Thermal rating: 1000 BTU/hr maximum

  • Source: donation by ShaunEmpie

  • [http://vpit.net/es380-guide.pdf ES380 Guide]

IP KVM

The StarTech Server Remote Control External KVM over IP provides access to systems that may have a degraded network. It allows us to monitor Power-On Self Test (POST), configure BIOS/CMOS, and even reinstall operating system software. It must be connected to another multiple port KVM in order to have access to more than one server.

Standard KVM

We have a standard KVM to allow remote switching between servers as maintenance requires.

outpost

  • Location: Tech.Coop (hosted at Bytemark, UK)
  • Model: Xen VM
  • Processor:
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Disk: 40 GB RAID
  • OS: Debian stable
  • User logins: no

Use: secondary DNS on a different subnet, all tasks requiring remote location.

Awaiting setup

xanadu

Use:

Awaiting purchase

There are currently no new systems awaiting purchase.

Decommissioned

abulafia: shell server

  • Processor: 1 x 900 MHz
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Disks: 40 GB RAID 1 (2 x 40 GB 7200 RPM ATA drives)
  • Extra: 3Ware 6400 PCI ATA RAID controller

Intended use: refurbished slightly to serve as a generic shell server and the only machine where usage not strictly related to "Internet hosting" is permitted.

Hardware (last edited 2021-04-17 15:58:03 by ClintonEbadi)