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   1 This page collects information on the hardware we plan to install at a colocation provider as part of our new hosting infrastructure.  Some older discussion and similar stuff is on NewSystemHardwareArchive.
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   3 See also NewServersSetup for tasks remaining to be done to get these machcines ready for general use.
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   5 Currently, what we know are the uses for the three machines we will base our infrastructure on. We also know our Abulafia machine configuration, and Justin Leitgeb's donated server configuration. The machine configurations and intended uses follow:
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   7 [[TableOfContents()]]
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   9 = deleuze: fileserver, static HTML content =
  10  * Donated by: Justin Leitgeb
  11  * Model: Dell PowerEdge 2850
  12  * Processor: 2 x 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon
  13  * RAM: 4 GB
  14  * Disks:
  15   * 4 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 73GB  '''and'''
  16   * 2 x 10K Seagate Cheetah SCSI drives, 36GB
  17  * Extra: RAID kit, with battery, etc.,  256 MB RAID cache, 2 power supplies
  18  * [https://dcse.dell.com/selfstudy/Associates_7_0/Enterprise/PowerEdge/PE2850/printer_friendly.asp Maintenance Manual for the PE 2850]
  19 '''Intended use:  fileserver and host for all services that don't involve dynamic content provided by non-admins. No user logins.'''
  20
  21
  22
  23 = abulafia: shell server =
  24  * Processor: 1 x 900 MHz
  25  * RAM: 512 MB
  26  * Disks: 40 GB RAID 1 (2 x 40 GB 7200 RPM ATA drives)
  27  * Extra: 3Ware 6400 PCI ATA RAID controller
  28 '''Intended use: refurbished slightly to serve as a generic shell server and the only machine where usage not strictly related to "Internet hosting" is permitted.'''
  29
  30 = mire: dynamic web content =
  31  * Donated by: Ray Racine
  32  * Model: Sun Fire v20z
  33  * Processor: 1 x 1.6GHz AMD64 (Opteron)
  34  * RAM: 1 GB
  35  * Disks: 2 x 36 GB Ultra320 SCSI (hot swap)
  36  * 1U
  37  * Ultra 320 SCSI controller embedded in mainboard
  38  * [http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Servers/Workgroup_Servers/Sun_Fire_V20z/index.html Product Documentation, including Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manuals for Sun Fire v20z]
  39
  40 '''Intended use: dynamic web content and any other Internet services that involve running arbitrary code from members (including custom daemons, etc.)'''
  41
  42 = krunk: secondary KDC and AFS server =
  43  * KrunkInfoz
  44  * Donated by: Adam Megacz
  45  * Model: Sun Netra
  46  * Processor:
  47  * RAM:
  48  * Disks:
  49   * 2 x 200GB Unknown RPM and Manufacturer
  50 '''Intended use: secondary KDC and AFS server (backup) in event that the primary server (deleuze) goes down'''
  51
  52 = Other components =
  53
  54 == Switch ==
  55 We are proceeding under the assumption that we'll use ShaunEmpie's donation (see HardwareDonations), a Nortel (Baystack) 380 switch.  He says:
  56
  57 It is not brand new but is working. Here is [http://vpit.net/es380-guide.pdf a guide] that I was able to find to give anyone interested a more in depth view of it.
  58
  59 VLAN Configuration Proposal:
  60
  61 {{{
  62 With our new setup, I think it would be best to setup a few different
  63 VLANs for different uses.  For anyone who is unfamiliar with the term, a
  64 VLAN is a virtual lan.  It allows you to have completely separate networks
  65 on the same switch.  This will allow us to setup a private network that
  66 the public and peer1 would have no access to.  This could be handy for
  67 database systems, NAS, backup servers, etc which you'd want to keep off
  68 the public network.
  69 Proposed Configuration:
  70 VLAN 1.     Management VLAN - not used for normal traffic
  71 VLAN 10.    Public VLAN - public/Peer1's network
  72 VLAN 20.    Private VLAN - private subnet for inter-server traffic
  73 For a starting point i think having ports 1-12 in VLAN 10 and ports 13-24
  74 in VLAN 20 would be best.  The VLAN membership of a port can be changed
  75 easily so these would not be set in stone.
  76 The switch allows for many more VLANs than we'll ever need so if anyone
  77 has a suggestion or need for another VLAN it would be trivial to setup.
  78 Any questions/comments, let me know.
  79 -Shaun}}}
  80 ES380 AC Power Specs:
  81
  82  * Input current: 1.5A to 100 AC
  83  * Input voltage (rms): 100 to 240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz
  84  * Power consumption: 150 W
  85  * Thermal rating: 1000 BTU/hr maximum
  86 == Serial console ==
  87 Some device to simulate local login over the Internet could be a life saver.  JustinLeitgeb mentions a special card that Dell sells that would work with his donation.
  88
  89 There are also some really good KVM-over-IP devices out there fairly cheap these days.  My provider has one and it works very well, although on the client side you have to use this ugly Windows ActiveX control.  I'm sure by now there are KVM-over-IP boxes that speak plain VNC.  These should be well under $500. [AdamMegacz]
  90
  91 == IP KVM ==
  92 The StarTech Server Remote Control External KVM over IP provides access to systems that may have a degraded network. It allows us to monitor Power-On Self Test (POST), configure BIOS/CMOS, and even reinstall operating system software. It must be connected to another multiple port KVM in order to have access to more than one server. See [http://www.startech.com/Data/ProductManuals/SV1110IPEXT.pdf?c=US manual].
  93
  94 == Standard KVM ==
  95 We have a standard KVM to allow remote switching between servers as maintenance requires.