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Looking to replace fileserver...
Hey all...
I am looking to "cheaply" replace a fileserver that I believe is getting long in the tooth for $500-$600 USD.
The file server specs are listed below:
I would like to keep the PC as a linux test bed/hot spare.
I need a decent case to give the fileserver a new home. I have seen one on Newegg that looks like it might fit the bill;
My question is what should I be using for the CPU/MB ? The only requirements that I am looking for is that the MB can handle all the drives natively, ie all 4 can be on PATA, and has gbit enet that is also native and not running off the PCI bus. I guess that I can live with onboard video, since the fileserver is currently headless. BTW, the PC runs on Windows XP Pro that I will transfer from the old file server to this new one.
Anyhow, I look forward to any and all recommendations to replace my old fileserver. Thanks everyone in advance.
I am looking to "cheaply" replace a fileserver that I believe is getting long in the tooth for $500-$600 USD.
The file server specs are listed below:
- P3-450Mhz
- 384MB PC-100 RAM
- Abit BE6 Motherboard
- DLink 10/100Mbps PCI Enet card
- 1 6GB ATA-66 HDD (OS)
- 4 ATA-100 HDD's on a Promise Ultra2 PCI controller card (1x160GB, 2x250GB, 1x300GB)
- Matrox Millenium II PCI Video Card
I would like to keep the PC as a linux test bed/hot spare.
I need a decent case to give the fileserver a new home. I have seen one on Newegg that looks like it might fit the bill;
My question is what should I be using for the CPU/MB ? The only requirements that I am looking for is that the MB can handle all the drives natively, ie all 4 can be on PATA, and has gbit enet that is also native and not running off the PCI bus. I guess that I can live with onboard video, since the fileserver is currently headless. BTW, the PC runs on Windows XP Pro that I will transfer from the old file server to this new one.
Anyhow, I look forward to any and all recommendations to replace my old fileserver. Thanks everyone in advance.
