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I would like to modify a Dimension 4100 for use as a server (similarly
configured PowerEdge/Proliant exceeds my budget and doesn't allow for quick/easy repairs). I would have a surplus of parts to draw upon if needed from other Dimension 4100s. What are your opinions? Max of 25 users, 25 clients, and 50K-100K hits each month on a website that utilizes ASP scripting. Keep the processor: PIII 1GHz Upgrade the RAM: 2x256MB PC133 (512MB Total) Server OS: Windows Server Standard 2003 Server Apps: IIS 6, Exchange 2003 The hard drive is a questionable area. I can use a simple 80GB IDE 7200RPM drive (Western Digital 800BB if it makes a difference). This is easiest to maintain/repair but might have issues in terms of performance. I can make the jump to RAID-1 (boost in read performance and increase in reliability) and/or I can make the jump to SCSI. Does anyone know what controllers (RAID and/or SCSI) I can use with a Dimension 4100 running Windows 2003? I would probably go with Seagate 18GB 15K or IBM 36GB 10K drives if I went SCSI. From what I understand, the combined outputs on the power supply that comes with the Dimension 4100 cannot exceed 140W. Should I expect to upgrade the PS also if I go all the way with 2 SCSI hard drives in RAID-1 with other devices that are typically found on a computer? Can a standard PS be used in a dimension 4100? THANKS! -- Mike |
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