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Below is the parts list for Auburn's roll-your-own-server build.  Prices are current as of 8/1/11 and are given as a general reference point only; of course they can be expected to change over time and across vendors.
 
Below is the parts list for Auburn's roll-your-own-server build.  Prices are current as of 8/1/11 and are given as a general reference point only; of course they can be expected to change over time and across vendors.
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Revision as of 09:08, 2 August 2011

Hardware/Server Information

You can find LOCKSS's current server specifications in the LOCKSS install document located here.

Basically, you have two options for setting up a LOCKSS server for ADPNet:


Option 1: Purchase Your Server From A Vendor

Here's what we recommend if you are purchasing a server from a vendor:

  • An x86 Intel compatible CPU running at 1GHz or better
  • A minimum of 1GB of memory (2GB of memory is recommended)
  • A bootable CD or DVD drive
  • A motherboard with a SATA disk controller (ideally with support for 6 SATA devices)
  • Must support the CentOS v5.4 Linux operating system
  • A chassis capable of holding at least 4 2-terabyte hard drives


Option 2: Roll Your Own Server

Recently, Auburn University built its own LOCKSS server as a replacement for an older box that had some hardware failures.

Below is the parts list for Auburn's roll-your-own-server build. Prices are current as of 8/1/11 and are given as a general reference point only; of course they can be expected to change over time and across vendors.


Part Part # Quantity Price Link Notes
Chassis CSE-813MTQ-520CB 1 $264.99 link
Motherboard MBD-X8SIL-V-O 1 $169.99 link Make sure that whatever motherboard you purchase is capable of running CentOS 5.4 and that it will fit in the chassis that you choose
CPU BX80605X3430 1 $204.99 link You will not be using the included fan, but instead the heatsink listed below
Heatsink SNK-P0046P 1 $21.99 link Thermal paste comes pre-applied with this heatsink.
Memory KVR1333D3E9SK2/4GI 1 $44.99 link Make sure to purchase memory that is compatible with the motherboard you choose
CD/DVD Drive DVM-PNSC-DVD-SBT1 1 $47.19 link Make sure the CD/DVD Drive you purchase will fit in the chassis you choose
Hard Drives 0F12117 4 $99.99 ea. link Make sure they are SATA drives. 3.0 Gb/s or 6.0 Gb/s
Slimline SATA Female to SATA w/ LP4 Power Cable SLSATAF20 1 $13.99 link Auburn needed this part to connect the above listed CD/DVD drive to the motherboard. Depending on the parts you purchase you may or may not need this cable.