input on server needed

[nbovk951]

I have the opportunity to pick up a PowerEdge 840 Server

specs

PowerEdge 840 Server: Dual Core Intel Xeon 3050, 2MB Cache, 2.13GHz, 1066MHz FSB
Genuine Windows 2003 Small Business Server, Std R2
w/ 5 cals
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Memory
2 GB DDR2 ECC SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)


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Hard Disk Drive
250 GB SATA Hard Drive 3.5(7200 RPM)
250 GB SATA Hard Drive 3.5(7200 RPM)

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Media Bay
48X CD RW/DVD Combo Drive


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Software Upgrade
Symantec Backup Exec Small Business Server Protection Suite


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Hardware Upgrade
Removable HD Cartridge for RD1000 Hard Drive, 160GB native
SAS 5iR internal RAID adapter, PCI-Express
No Floppy Drive
Chassis with Non-Hot Swap Drives


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Tape Backup
RD1000, Internal SATA Drive with Removable 120/240GB (N/C) HDD cartridge


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Network Interface Card
Onboard Single Gigabit Network Adapter, No TOE

This system retails from dell for $4033
I was quoted $1549
How does that deal sound?

 

[TeleFragger]

wow good price... id probably jump on it!!!!

I currently run
proliant ml570g2
4 x p4 xeon MP 2.5ghz
4gb ram
3x73gb ultra320 scsi drives
3x146gb ultra320 scsi drives
2 x array 642 controllers

I picked the server up on ebay for $250 less drives
drives I got 2 of the 146 for 99 each
and the other drives for $200 total..

so im in $650 for a hyperthreaded quad xeon...

it runs NICE!!!!

 

[AMD_RULES]

Go for it

 

[nbovk951]

I think Im going to go for it tomarrow. I'll let ya know how it turns out.
I was also told that it has a full 3yr hardware warranty.
for $99 i can add full 24/7 hardware and software support for 3 years. thats $200 off