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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 ==

 * Processor: 2 x 2.8 GHz		 == deleuze ==
 * Location: Peer1
 * Model: Dell PowerEdge 2850
 * Processor: 2 x 2.8 GHz Intel Xeo
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  * 4 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 73GB '''and'''
   * 2 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 36GB		   * 4 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 73GB '''and'''
  * 2 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 36GB
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 * OS: Debian stable
 * User logins: no
 * Source: donation by Justin Leitgeb
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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.'''  * [https://dcse.dell.com/selfstudy/Associates_7_0/Enterprise/PowerEdge/PE2850/printer_friendly.asp Maintenance Manual for the PE 2850]
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== HCoop's currently-underused machine Abulafia == '''Use: fileserver, database server, email server, host for all services that don't involve dynamic content provided by non-admins.'''
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 * 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		 == mire ==
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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.'''  * 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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== New server, for which we need to come up with hardware specifications ==  * [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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 * 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.		 '''Use: dynamic web content, services that involve running arbitrary code from members (including custom daemons, etc.)'''
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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.)''' == krunk ==
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JustinLeitgeb says:  * 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 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]]  * KrunkInfoz
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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.		 '''Use: secondary KDC and AFS server'''
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== Switch == == baltar ==
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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
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== Serial console ==  * Source: donation by ShaunEmpie
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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.  * [http://vpit.net/es380-guide.pdf ES380 Guide]

== kvm ==

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

 * [http://www.startech.com/Data/ProductManuals/SV1110IPEXT.pdf?c=US StarTech manual].

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 ==

 * Model: Dell PowerEdge 1650
 * Dual P3 1.4GHz
 * 2G RAM
 * 18GB SCSI HDD
 * Source: donation by NathanKennedy

'''Use: '''

== xSeries (name to be chosen) ==
 * Location: Peer1
 * Model: IBM xSeries 335
 * Processor: 2 x P4 XEON 2.6Ghz
 * RAM: 2 GB
 * Disks:
  * None
 * OS:
 * User logins: yes
 * Source: US Ebay, seller lapkosoft. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300200776299

 * http://deleuze.hcoop.net/~docelic/IBM_xSeries335_Front_0Bay.jpg

'''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.'''

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]

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:

xSeries (name to be chosen)

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)