Technical Information

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.