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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. = Peer1 =
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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. So far best pictures of the actual Peer1 cabinet are at [[http://wiki.hcoop.net/OnSiteVisits/20090821]].
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This page will serve as a forum for collaborative research on the pieces of hardware that we need.
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== Servers == == deleuze ==
 * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Dell PowerEdge 2850
 * Processor: 2 x 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon (2/2)
 * RAM: 4 GB (? slots, 16 GB Max, DDR-2400 SDRAM)
 * Disks (controller Ultra 320 SCSI):
  * 4 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 73GB '''and'''
  * 2 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 36GB
 * LAN: 2 x 10/100/1000
 * Extra: RAID kit, with battery, etc., 256 MB RAID cache, 2 power supplies
 * Form factor: 2U
 * OS: Debian stable
 * User logins: no
 * Source: donation by Justin Leitgeb
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We will be purchasing two servers, which will be configured and sent to he.net for colocation.  * [[https://dcse.dell.com/selfstudy/Associates_7_0/Enterprise/PowerEdge/PE2850/printer_friendly.asp|Maintenance Manual for the PE 2850]]
 * http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/pedge/en/2850_specs.pdf
 * {{http://hcoop.net/~docelic/dell-poweredge-2850-i1.jpg}}
 * (note: picture above not accurate)
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=== Desired Features === '''Use: fileserver, database server, email server, host for all services that don't involve dynamic content provided by non-admins.'''
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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: == mire ==
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 * Redundant power supplies.
 * Hardware RAID.
 * Dual CPU's, AMD seems to be a stronger option than Intel		  * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Sun Fire v20z
 * Processor: 1 x 1.6GHz AMD64 (Opteron) (1/2)
 * RAM: 5 GB (initial 2x512MB and additional 2x2GB, ? slots, 16 GB Max, DDR1/333 or DDR1/400 SDRAM)
 * Disks (controller Ultra 320 SCSI):
  * 2 x 36 GB (hot swap)
  * CD-Rom
  * Floppy
 * LAN: 2 x 10/100/1000
 * Form factor: 1U
 * Ports: 1 x USB 1.1, 1 x DB9 serial, 2 x PCI-X
 * Power: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 465 W PFC supply, dual redundant fans
 * Dimensions: W 16.94 in / H 1.69 in / D 28.5 in / Weight 35 lbs
 * OS: Debian stable
 * User logins: yes
 * Source: donated by Ray Racine
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==== Differences Between the Servers ====  * [[RebootingMireSp]]
 * [[http://docs.sun.com/source/817-5248-21/|SunFire v20z User Guide]]
 * [[http://docs.sun.com/source/817-5249-17/|Service Processor Manual]]
 * http://docs.sun.com/source/817-5248-20/index.html
 * http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/v20z/index.jsp
 * {{http://hcoop.net/~docelic/sunFIRE_V20z.jpg}}
 * {{http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/v20z/images/gallery/full/img_3.jpg}}
 * {{http://hcoop.net/~docelic/SunFireV20z_expl.gif}}
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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. '''Use: dynamic web content, services that involve running arbitrary code from members (including custom daemons, etc.)'''
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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. :) == krunk ==
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There may be other factors influencing different configuration choices between the servers.  * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Sun Netra
 * Processor:
 * RAM:
 * Disks:
  * 2 x 200GB Unknown RPM and Manufacturer
 * Form factor: 1U?
 * OS: Debian stable?
 * User logins: no
 * Source: donation by Adam Megacz
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=== Proposed Models and Vendors ===  * KrunkInfoz
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Vendors: '''Use: secondary KDC and AFS server'''
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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]
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Models: == kvm ==
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 * 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)], based on the Dell PowerEdge 1850.
 * 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)], based on the Dell PowerEdge 2850 (offers more space for hard disks in our primary file server).		  * Location: Peer1
 * Model: StarTech IP KVM
 * Source: Newegg?
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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.  * [[KvmAccess]]
 * [[http://www.startech.com/Data/ProductManuals/SV1110IPEXT.pdf?c=US|StarTech manual]] ([[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/SV1110IPEXT.pdf|local copy]]).
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== Ethernet Switch == 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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=== Desired Features === = Tech.coop =
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 * Gigabit
 * 5 ports minimum		 == outpost ==
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=== Proposed Models and Vendors ===  * 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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[http://newegg.com/ Newegg] has been recommended to several of us. '''Use: secondary DNS on a different subnet, all tasks requiring remote location.'''
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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 ]]
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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. = Awaiting setup =
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== Serial Port == == hopper ==
 * Location: Peer1
 * Model: IBM xSeries 335
 * Processor: 2 x P4 XEON 2.6Ghz
 * RAM: 4 GB, 2x1 GB, 1x2 GB (3/4 slots, 8 GB Max, PC2100 ECC registered)
 * Disks:
  * 2x SCSI Ultra 320 80 pin. SEAGATE - 5 YEARS MFG WARRANTY. CHEETAH 73.4GB 15000 RPM 80PIN ULTRA320 SCSI HARD DISK DRIVE. 16MB BUFFER 3.5 LOW PROFILE(1.0 INCH). ST373455LC
  * Floppy 3.5"
 * LAN: 2 x 10/100/1000
 * Ports: 3 x USB, 1 x serial, 2 x PCI-X
 * PSU: 1/1
 * Form factor: 1U
 * Dimensions: W 17.5 in / H 1.75 in / D 25.75 in / Weight 33 lbs
 * OS:
 * User logins: no
 * Name voting at https://members.hcoop.net/portal/poll?report=17
 * Source: US Ebay, seller lapkosoft. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300200776299
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Docelic, or other users -- please update this section since I am entirely ignorant about these devices! :)  * [[HopperServiceProcessor]]
 * {{http://hcoop.net/~docelic/IBM_xSeries335_Front_0Bay.jpg}}
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=== Desired Features === [[attachment:Back of hopper, taken 24feb09.jpg]]
[[attachment:Hopper card closeup, taken 24feb09.jpg]]
[[attachment:Inside hopper, taken 24feb09.jpg]]
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=== Proposed Models and Vendors ===
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[http://www.cyclades.com/ Cyclades] was mentioned as one vendor of serial port devices which are linux-friendly. '''Use: Email server (all email processing).'''

(The 1x2 GB RAM module was acquired from Newegg, and the two disks from ServerSupply. Purchases were made in Sep 2008, but ServerSupply took good 3 weeks to deliver).



= 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. Due to failing parts the machine was decomissioned completely and is no longer planned for reuse.'''

== baltar ==
 * Location: Peer1
 * Nortel Baystack 380 switch
 * Fabric: Dual 24-port Gigabit
 * Memory: 16 MB SDRAM, 32 MB Flash
 * 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
 * Dimensions: W 17.25 in / H 2.77 in / D 12.75 in / Weight 10.60 lbs
 * Source: donation by ShaunEmpie
 * http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=DOCUMENTATION&poid=11941
 * [[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/214390a.pdf|214390a.pdf]], [[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/214391a.pdf|214391a.pdf]], [[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/214392a.pdf|214392a.pdf]], [[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/214393a.pdf|214393a.pdf]], [[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/214394a.pdf|214394a.pdf]], [[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/216339a.pdf|216339a.pdf]]
 * {{http://hcoop.net/~docelic/baystack380gbit.jpg}}
 * Our switch "Baltar" was replaced by a smaller version in Dec 2008 to free up cabinet space, both for extra airflow and preparation to rack a new machine, to which all email processing will be moved.

== xanadu ==

 * Location: ???
 * Model: Dell PowerEdge 1650
 * Processor: Dual P3 1.4GHz (2/2)
 * RAM: 2 GB (?/4 slots, 4 GB Max, 72-bit ECC PC-133 SDRAM )
 * Disks (controller Ultra 160 SCSI):
  * 1 x 18 GB (1/3)
  * Floppy 3.5"
 * LAN: 2 x 10/100/1000
 * Ports: 2 x PCI-X
 * PSU: ?/2
 * Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.9–2.0 A, 275 W (AC) per PSU
 * Form factor: 1U
 * Dimensions: W 19 in / H 1.67 in / D 26.9 in / Weight 35 lbs
 * OS:
 * User logins:
 * Source: donation by NathanKennedy

 * http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe1650/en/index.htm
 * {{http://hcoop.net/~docelic/servidoresdell1650.jpg}}

'''Use: '''

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

Contents

  1. Peer1
    1. deleuze
    2. mire
    3. krunk
    4. kvm
  2. Tech.coop
    1. outpost
  3. Awaiting setup
    1. hopper
  4. Awaiting purchase
  5. Decommissioned
    1. abulafia: shell server
    2. baltar
    3. xanadu

Peer1

So far best pictures of the actual Peer1 cabinet are at http://wiki.hcoop.net/OnSiteVisits/20090821.

deleuze

  • Location: Peer1

  • Model: Dell PowerEdge 2850

  • Processor: 2 x 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon (2/2)
  • RAM: 4 GB (? slots, 16 GB Max, DDR-2400 SDRAM)
  • Disks (controller Ultra 320 SCSI):

    • 4 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 73GB and

    • 2 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 36GB
  • LAN: 2 x 10/100/1000
  • Extra: RAID kit, with battery, etc., 256 MB RAID cache, 2 power supplies
  • Form factor: 2U
  • OS: Debian stable
  • User logins: no
  • Source: donation by Justin Leitgeb

  • Maintenance Manual for the PE 2850

  • http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/pedge/en/2850_specs.pdf

  • http://hcoop.net/~docelic/dell-poweredge-2850-i1.jpg

  • (note: picture above not accurate)

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
  • Form factor: 1U?
  • OS: Debian stable?
  • User logins: no
  • Source: donation by Adam Megacz

  • KrunkInfoz

Use: secondary KDC and AFS server

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.

Tech.coop

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

hopper

  • Location: Peer1
  • Model: IBM xSeries 335
  • Processor: 2 x P4 XEON 2.6Ghz
  • RAM: 4 GB, 2x1 GB, 1x2 GB (3/4 slots, 8 GB Max, PC2100 ECC registered)
  • Disks:
    • 2x SCSI Ultra 320 80 pin. SEAGATE - 5 YEARS MFG WARRANTY. CHEETAH 73.4GB 15000 RPM 80PIN ULTRA320 SCSI HARD DISK DRIVE. 16MB BUFFER 3.5 LOW PROFILE(1.0 INCH). ST373455LC
    • Floppy 3.5"
  • LAN: 2 x 10/100/1000
  • Ports: 3 x USB, 1 x serial, 2 x PCI-X
  • PSU: 1/1
  • Form factor: 1U
  • Dimensions: W 17.5 in / H 1.75 in / D 25.75 in / Weight 33 lbs
  • OS:
  • User logins: no

  • Name voting at https://members.hcoop.net/portal/poll?report=17

  • Source: US Ebay, seller lapkosoft. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300200776299

  • HopperServiceProcessor

  • http://hcoop.net/~docelic/IBM_xSeries335_Front_0Bay.jpg

Back of hopper, taken 24feb09.jpg Hopper card closeup, taken 24feb09.jpg Inside hopper, taken 24feb09.jpg

Use: Email server (all email processing).

(The 1x2 GB RAM module was acquired from Newegg, and the two disks from ServerSupply. Purchases were made in Sep 2008, but ServerSupply took good 3 weeks to deliver).

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. Due to failing parts the machine was decomissioned completely and is no longer planned for reuse.

baltar

xanadu

  • Location: ???

  • Model: Dell PowerEdge 1650

  • Processor: Dual P3 1.4GHz (2/2)
  • RAM: 2 GB (?/4 slots, 4 GB Max, 72-bit ECC PC-133 SDRAM )
  • Disks (controller Ultra 160 SCSI):
    • 1 x 18 GB (1/3)
    • Floppy 3.5"
  • LAN: 2 x 10/100/1000
  • Ports: 2 x PCI-X
  • PSU: ?/2
  • Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.9–2.0 A, 275 W (AC) per PSU
  • Form factor: 1U
  • Dimensions: W 19 in / H 1.67 in / D 26.9 in / Weight 35 lbs
  • OS:
  • User logins:

  • Source: donation by NathanKennedy

  • http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe1650/en/index.htm

  • http://hcoop.net/~docelic/servidoresdell1650.jpg

Use:

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