really try like dell outlet or something they have refurbs and scratch and dent ones that carry the same warranty as new computers and you’ll save a few hundo.
the inventory cycles regularly so you just gotta watch it for a few days and you’ll find something.
You still should know what your buying…not just “a server” You still need to be aware of what a box is designed and capable of doing.
it is a one or two computer network… just about any current machine will be able to handle the load.
Doesn’t even need to be a server grade machine for that matter.
If thats the case, what is the need for a server OS? Just use a desktop machine with xpp
server os still handles longer term operation better, also can setup security and what not.
i would def recommend going with a server os, but that is just me, it is certainly not required.
I guess I would have to know what is being done here. If this is a two node network, I fail to see the need but that’s just my opinion.
I have a dell poweredge 2550 I think. 1.5GB, but needs a scsi hard drive.
I’ll let you know.
Thanks howie. 
Does your data center have a generator?? How is the climate control?? Fire suppression system?? Raised floors???
hahahaha It sits on a table… that’s it. It’s not anything super crazy just a tower with some crap inside. I have a battery back up. It gets cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer when the AC isn’t on but otherwise not too bad. I blow the dust out of her occasionally. That’s about it. We don’t put a ton of demand on it I don’t think. Then again, I could be talking out of my ass.
all i have to offer is my love.
and some ancient (AMD k6) parts laying around.
I have an AMD 1800+ with 1GB RAM with a 450W PSU if it’s any help.
o.O
Should I come pick up my crappeh pc?
Or did you want to buy it?
206.9999 = my phone
My phone is ghetto so I don’t have a voicemail.
or just pm me with any info.
not sure if you can convert it for your server needs.
Sure is cheaper than a SCSI server however o.O