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HP ProLiant G7 N54L MicroServer Server System AMD Turion II Model Neo N54L 2GB DDR3 250GB LFF 704941-001
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- AMD Turion II Model Neo N54L
- 250GB LFF
- (1) 150W non-hot plug, non redundant power supply kit Multi-output
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The HP ProLiant MicroServer is a general purpose server that provides a platform to organize and safeguard your business information, allow effective communication with customers, and make the most of your existing office equipment and resources. The HP MicroServer is a cost effective starter server for businesses with fewer than 10 clients and it takes your business to the next level of productivity and efficiency.
Simple to Own and Easy to UseThe HP ProLiant MicroServer delivers server performance but at a PC price. It is designed to make adding drives or peripherals a breeze. At a 22 dBA noise level, it stays quiet for an ergonomic working environment. Space-saving design makes it ideal for the small office.
Proven HP Dependability and SupportHP has built a reputation of dependability by conducting some of the most rigorous and thorough testing in the industry. System testing and process control ensures only the most dependable products for the customers. Worldwide network of HP trained service is available.
Reliability and ExpandabilityError checking and correction (ECC) memory minimizes the likelihood of memory corruption. RAID 0, 1 prevents data loss and ensures around-the-clock reliability. Supports up to four LFF SATA pluggable hard disks and up to 8GB of RAM.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: Non-refundable
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Newegg.ca's Replacement Only Return Policy
Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-800-474-6836
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Pros: Small Quiet Inexpensive Fast enough for most things a home server would be called upon to do. Included Torx wrench and mounting screws.
Cons: Only five drive bays (would like to have six). Only comes with one Ethernet port. The split PCI-e port for the Remote Management Interface is a complete waste, IMHO. Doesn't support eSATA port multiplicatiion ouf of the box (need to flash hacked BIOS). Would be nice if they made 16GiB RAM capacity official.
Overall Review: Once Upon a Time... I discovered I had a problem. The problem was this: The File I Want to Work With Is Not On The Machine I'm in Front Of. The corollary to this problem was that I had a bunch of data/media that was scattered among various storage volumes (PCs, laptops, SD cards, etc.). So I started looking into NAS solutions. One of my requirements was that any server running in my house had to be running Open Source software. I was already pretty impressed by FreeNAS ( http://freenas.org/ ), and was looking for something to run it on. Quite by accident, I learned about the HP Proliant Microserver line, whose latest incarnation at the time was the N54L. Pricing the various components, there was almost no way I could do better for the same amount of money, so I bought one. I can't begin to describe how tickled I am with this little box. "Microserver" is the right word to describe this machine. It is small. You *could* make a smaller Mini-ITX-based machine, but then you wouldn't have space for four hard drives and a CD-ROM drive. But it is certainly small enough that you could unobtrusively tuck it in a corner somewhere. It is quiet. The hard drives you install will likely make more noise than the single large fan at the back which cools the entire system. Though tiny, it is very much a server-class machine. It has four SATA drive bays, which connect to the motherboard via a single SAS connector. And it takes ECC RAM; although more expensive, it ensures against data corruption -- an absolute requirement if you're building something you want to be a rock-solid file server. It also has thoughful little extras in it. From the photos, you can see that the front of the machine has a door secured by a lock and key. What you can't see is that, clipped inside that door, is a Torx wrench and about 16 screws you can use to secure hard drives and a CD-ROM drive to their brackets. The same Torx wrench will also let you pull the motherboard out to upgrade the RAM. You'll never be at a loss for tools or mounting hardware. Also inside the box is a standard USB port into which you can install any garden variety USB memory stick. The result is a machine that seems like it was designed explicitly to run FreeNAS. In my case, I originally installed FreeNAS 8.3.0, and have since upgraded to FreeNAS 9.1.1. The FreeNAS OS is installed on a USB stick, which is inserted in the internal USB port. I added 3 x 2TB Hitachi drives, arranged in a RAID-Z1 configuration. The 250GB Seagate drive the machine came with is relegated to running jailed services. The only things I might wish for would be an extra drive bay, so that I could put in six 3.5" drives in an optimal RAID-Z2 configuration (4 data + 2 parity); and official support for eSATA port multiplication (as it is, you have to flash a hacked BIOS to get this). Otherwise... Otherwise, hell. This thing rocks so hard, I bought a second one to be my home gateway. Highly reco