ML115 server or above

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26th February 2010, 02:41 PM
duxbuz

ML115 server or above

I am looking at the ML115, but might be able to squeeze a few more quid off the boss.

Does anyone recommend any other options or should i stick with this highly recommended model?

Thanks.
26th February 2010, 02:46 PM
CPLTD

Quote:

Originally Posted by duxbuz

I am looking at the ML115, but might be able to squeeze a few more quid off the boss.

Does anyone recommend any other options or should i stick with this highly recommended model?

Thanks.

What is it for ?:cool:
26th February 2010, 03:00 PM
duxbuz

It will be a secondary DC

ta
26th February 2010, 03:02 PM
CPLTD

Quote:

Originally Posted by duxbuz

It will be a secondary DC

ta

I would say that the the ML115 is a great entry level server , we have sold hundreds of them but I would recomend something a little more beafer for a Domain Controller mabye the ML350 G6 which you can pickup for less than a grand , give me a shout if you would like a quote;)
26th February 2010, 03:18 PM
pete

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPLTD

I would say that the the ML115 is a great entry level server , we have sold hundreds of them but I would recomend something a little more beafer for a Domain Controller mabye the ML350 G6 which you can pickup for less than a grand , give me a shout if you would like a quote;)

Domain controllers do very little heavy work - the requirement is availability. They can be downright anemic provided there's data (and ideally power) redundancy.

(Our 3 dcs have an average 2-5% processor use and consume under 512MB ram each)
26th February 2010, 08:18 PM
john

I would think for a secondary DC in many school networks the ML115 is perfectly sized. I know of a couple of schools that run everything on them (obviously a few of them not just one!), as has been said DCs loads are not high they do need to be there and ready to work when needed.
26th February 2010, 08:54 PM
matt40k

I think Simon was hinting at, how do I put it, the ML350 is more stable, which is key for a DC. Before people start saying the ML115 is stable. If you look at the hardware, the ML115 is more desktop-class then server-class, unlike the ML115. Anyway, my 2p.
26th February 2010, 09:30 PM
john

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Originally Posted by matt40k

I think Simon was hinting at, how do I put it, the ML350 is more stable, which is key for a DC. Before people start saying the ML115 is stable. If you look at the hardware, the ML115 is more desktop-class then server-class, unlike the ML115. Anyway, my 2p.

The ML115s have been built on Serveworks chipsets as have the 3 series, they are less powered and functional though but what do you expect for a server costing £159? (and yes that does mean they are on the £150 area again!)