Having a nice always on server would be fantastic. It could be hidden away rather than the existing TOWER that is out on display and noisy due to the required number of fans to keep it cool. It would be used as a central fileserver and media server to server media over IP.
Currently using HTPC as main media server with two NAS's, a Tower PC for work and play, an Xbox 360 as a MCE from the HTPC acting as MCX, an A C Ryan PLAYON!HD2 mini (tweaked to mimic local attached storage) and the odd laptop personal and work thrown in for good measure.
Would just be nice to be able to turn any device on and access files and media rather than running around the house making sure "this" is turned on so "that" will work etc.
As a programmer that has been disabled for almost 20 years, my equipment is trashed. Since it's a Mac, it isn't even supported any more. My wife has had two HP's and they are great. It would sure help with the data manipulations that I do and my wife does. Thanks Jack
My current setup had an actual mouse in it three weeks ago. This probably won't house small critters. The current setup also has no cd drive and has had a virus mess it up a bit.
1. Reply to this thread with what you have now and why you think this HP Microserver will benefit your office, or your home setup.;
I have an nPVR-based Media Center. It looks cool, but ideally I'd have a dedicated server for media and other important content. .. that's where the Proliant Microserver comes in. It would get me that much closer to my ideal of a centralised storage/backup and distributed playback.
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A HP Proliant Microserver would make a wonderful addition to our home network by allowing us to move content to a single, easily backed up location. I bribe you with cookies too
Due to the earthquake I'm currently hosting our firm's servers at home. Could do with an extra server to put some video conferencing software on, to help keep our dispersed team better connected.
I use a Dell work laptop at the moment for watching DVD's etc... connected to my TV via VGA and Stereo audio.
Why I think this HP Microserver will benefit my home setup:
I'm saving currently to build a Mini-ITX build once the new Sandy Bridge mini-ITX boards are released soon (and a while after that when I can afford to get the parts I need). I would be happy to save a lot of money and instead upgrade the HP server to suit my needs... a TV Tuner, Wireless 802.11n, HDMI out, Blu-Ray Drive and 4x2TB HDD's... I think that would do it!
I don't currently have a server. We are running 3 x HP computers and a Gateway Laptop is pretending to be a server as well as a workstation. As such, when 2 workstations are in use at the same time everything slows down. I think this might be accountable to the fact that we are running 4 x Sequel server databases as well as 2 x other applications that stretch the limits of the 'server'. We will be needing to buy a server within the next year and believe that the HP servers are excellent quality.
Below is a picture of my current 'server':
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i dont currently have a server , if i did i would use is as a back up system for the laptops(a definate benefit in ole shakey town atm) and a media server for my viewing pleasure
Wow guys looks like I'm the hard done buy one as far as P.C's go lol..!!
I'm using a HP Pavalion 710A i brought new in 1999 lol 256mb ram 1.47ghz processor and 40gb HHD lol I have upgraded it (yea right) 768mb ram lol and running windows 7 professional..........works ok.. i guess, till you start using coraldraw, photoshop, webplusX4 lol. Oh and I don't even bother with CAD!
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