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===Option 1: Purchase Your Server From A Vendor=== | ===Option 1: Purchase Your Server From A Vendor=== | ||
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Here's what we recommend if you are purchasing a server from a vendor: | Here's what we recommend if you are purchasing a server from a vendor: | ||
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* A minimum of 1GB of memory (2GB of memory is recommended) | * A minimum of 1GB of memory (2GB of memory is recommended) | ||
* A bootable CD or DVD drive | * A bootable CD or DVD drive | ||
| − | * A SATA disk controller (ideally with support for 6 SATA devices) | + | * A motherboard with a SATA disk controller (ideally with support for 6 SATA devices) |
* Must support the CentOS v5.4 Linux operating system | * Must support the CentOS v5.4 Linux operating system | ||
* A chassis capable of holding at least 4 2-terabyte hard drives | * A chassis capable of holding at least 4 2-terabyte hard drives | ||
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===Option 2: Roll Your Own Server=== | ===Option 2: Roll Your Own Server=== | ||
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Recently, Auburn University built its own LOCKSS server as a replacement for an older box that had some hardware failures. | 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. | 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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|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. | |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. | ||
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| + | If you have any questions about rolling your own server contact Jon Bell b e l l t h o @ a u b u r n . e d u. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:16, 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. |
If you have any questions about rolling your own server contact Jon Bell b e l l t h o @ a u b u r n . e d u.