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This page collects information on the hardware we plan to install at a colocation provider as part of our new hosting infrastructure. Some older discussion and similar stuff is on NewSystemHardwareArchive. #pragma section-numbers off
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= System setup = This page collects information on the hardware that we have installed or plan to install as part of HCoop infrastructure.
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Currently, what we know are the uses for the three machines we will base our infrastructure on. We also know our Abulafia machine configuration, and Justin Leitgeb's to-be-donated server configuration. What we need to come up with, is the ideal setup for the third machine that we will have to buy. So, the machine configurations and intended uses follow: <<TableOfContents>>
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== Justin Leitgeb's donation: Dell PowerEdge 2850 == == 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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 * Processor: 2 x 2.8 GHz
 * RAM: 4 GB		  * [[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}}

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

== mire ==

 * 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

 * [[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}}

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

== krunk ==

 * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Sun Netra
 * Processor:
 * RAM:
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   * 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		   * 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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'''Intended use: fileserver and host for all services that don't involve dynamic content provided by non-admins. No user logins.'''  * KrunkInfoz
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== HCoop's currently-underused machine Abulafia == '''Use: secondary KDC and AFS server'''
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== switch ==

Netgear ProSafe 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch (10/100/1000) GS108


== kvm ==

 * Location: Peer1
 * Model: StarTech IP KVM
 * Source: Newegg?

 * [[KvmAccess]]
 * [[http://www.startech.com/Data/ProductManuals/SV1110IPEXT.pdf?c=US|StarTech manual]] ([[http://hcoop.net/~docelic/SV1110IPEXT.pdf|local copy]]).

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.


== 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}}

'''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 =

None at the moment.

= Decommissioned =

== abulafia: shell server ==
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'''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.'''
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'''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.''' == xanadu ==
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== New server, for which we need to come up with hardware specifications ==  * Location: Peer1
 * 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
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 * Processor: Dual AMD 248
 * RAM: 2 GB RAM
 * Disks: 2 x 73 RAID 1 SCSI
 * Extra: Should be 1U. Goal is to make it processor intensive, and only disk-heavy enough to ensure a high level of uptime. Other considerations such as a preference for AMD and the vendor Penguin Computing that have been expressed on the list and in meetings should be followed here.		  * http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe1650/en/index.htm
 * {{http://hcoop.net/~docelic/servidoresdell1650.jpg}}
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'''Intended use: dynamic web content and any other Internet services that involve running arbitrary code from members (including custom daemons, etc.)''' '''Use: '''
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JustinLeitgeb says: Decomissioned and removed from Peer 1 rack on 12/13/08. Will be sold if possible or recycled.
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 The model that I like best for this machine of the previous configurations is the Penguin Altus 1400. It is a 1U machine with hardware SCSI RAID listing for $3463 [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/penguin_web_server.ps (postscript)] [http://www.hcoop.net/~leitgebj/hcoop_servers/penguin_web_server.pdf (PDF)][[BR]] == baltar ==
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 We could go with SATA, but I would only do this if we can do it with hot-swappable disks in a 1U case. I suppose that SATA could be a better choice even if it isn't hot-swappable once we get a cluster of web servers... maybe we can get SATA now and live with the consequences until we reach this point. Ideas?[[BR]]
 
 I think that we should also negotiate with Penguin on the phone over this configuration.

== Switch ==

We are proceeding under the assumption that we'll use ShaunEmpie's donation (see HardwareDonations), a Nortel (Baystack) 380 switch. He says:

It is not brand new but is working. Here is [http://vpit.net/es380-guide.pdf a guide] that I was able to find to give anyone interested a more in depth view of it.

ES380 AC Power Specs:		  * Location: Peer1
 * Nortel Baystack 380 switch
 * Fabric: Dual 24-port Gigabit
 * Memory: 16 MB SDRAM, 32 MB Flash
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 * Dimensions: W 17.25 in / H 2.77 in / D 12.75 in / Weight 10.60 lbs
 * Source: donation by ShaunEmpie
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== Serial console ==  * 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}}
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Some device to simulate local login over the Internet could be a life saver. JustinLeitgeb mentions a special card that Dell sells that would work with his donation. '''Use'''

Decomissioned on 12/13/08 for smaller switch, as we weren't using any of the advanced functionality offered by this device.

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

Contents

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

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

  • KrunkInfoz

Use: secondary KDC and AFS server

switch

Netgear ProSafe 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch (10/100/1000) GS108

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.

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

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

None at the moment.

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.

xanadu

  • Location: Peer1

  • 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:

Decomissioned and removed from Peer 1 rack on 12/13/08. Will be sold if possible or recycled.

baltar

Use

Decomissioned on 12/13/08 for smaller switch, as we weren't using any of the advanced functionality offered by this device.

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