Re: [Hampshire] OT: co-location

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Author: Vic
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To: hampshire
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] OT: co-location
> You can build a server that draws less than 0.5A. It normally involves;
> * A single very low power CPU such as VIA's C7, or one of Intel's Low
> Voltage Xeons.
> * Leaving out the CD/DVD drive (you can always use a USB CD-ROM when
> needed).
> * Use a correctly sized PSU and don't use a redundant PSU.
> * Use a larger server case with fewer but larger cooling fans.


Hmmm. The CoLo I run has twin 2.8GHz Xeons and redundant 550W PSUs in a 1U
case.

Looks like I'm getting a better deal than I thought :-)

Vic.