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Entry Level Server

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Hello,

I am looking to buy/build an entry level lab server mainly for testing out leaning virtualization. Plan on mainly using hyper-v but would like to test others as well. I am looking to spend no more then $650 if possible, but would like to incorporate usb/pci pass through, and I not not very familiar with what hardware can do that. Would I be better off sticking with desktop hardware with my price range, or is it possible to get a single socket opteron/xeon with those features. If anyone has an existing or sample build they could post, that would be great. I was looking at starting off with http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.657767 .. but figured I would get some input first if possible.

I already have a case and PS, just need the rest. Thanks in advance.
 
4 days ago the R210's were 520$ with a free upgrade to a quad core xeon :( now they are back to 899 with a celeron :( fml :(
 
I built a couple of servers with that motherboard and CPU and this is what i learned.
Pros:
Server 2008 RS seems to be the most responsive on that CPU compared to anything you can build for $3000 or less.
The motherboard does have a lot of features given its price.

Cons:
There is no Fan control built into that server board unlike the 1156 motherboards.
it is a SUB-entry level motherboard just keep that in mind

other thoughts:
its a stable set up and should work well in a lab environment. add some ECC memory and some raid edition/NS hard drives and you should be good to go.
 
EV42TMAN said:
other thoughts:
its a stable set up and should work well in a lab environment. add some ECC memory and some raid edition/NS hard drives and you should be good to go.
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^^ key to keeping server quiet, some boards either have fan run full speed or auto, i like the auto feature, speed up when needed.
 
i deal with every intel and supermicro motherboard they make. The S1200 line has NO fan monitoring what so ever
 
You can make this really simple dude, go grab a motherboard, a quad core cpu, and 8gb of ram. toss in a couple big sata drives and your off to the races.

My Vmware ESXi box is this:
Intel Xeon x3220
8gb DDR3
Evga 790i SLI FTW
1x 2tb wd green drive
3x 500gb seagate

Didnt have to install any drivers or fiddle for vmware to work.
 
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