Re: [cobalt-users] Has anyone heard about Big Blues small ....

[Kris Dahl <kris@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

on 2/21/00 2:50 PM, JJMA at jjma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Hello
> 
> I was looking over my ISP's web sie and came accross a paragraph that
> pointed out to watch out for IBM's 1U server which will have the ability to
> run redhat linux or NT. Before I run off to the shops and cross examine the
> local computer shop owner I wondered if any one knew more about this
> development and the consequences on Cobalts' Monopoly<?> in this area?

There are several companies making low profile / high density servers,
including but not limited to: Penguin Computing, VA Linux Systems, HP and
IBM, etc.

THe IBM solution you are talking about I believe would be the Netfinity
4000R.  1U tall, 1 or 2 Pentium IIIs, etc.

The catch is, as from what I've HEARD is that: Sure, its 1U but its like 3
feet deep.  I haven't ever been able to confirm this.  If someone can look
up the technote on Ingram Micro or something and get an exact dimension,
it'd be appreaciated.  I don't have the access anymore.

HP has the LPr, which is 2U and a really cool machine.

If you are looking for something like this, I wouldn't suggest talking to
your local computer shop, but a VAR who is authorized IBM and/or HP and has
expererience with internet servers.  On the HP side, look for AdvanceNet
certification.  There are a lot of things you meed to know about configuring
or even spec'ing out a HP Netserver.  Not for the feint of heart, but there
is a reason for that--you're going to get a rock solid machine out of the
deal.

Cheers!
-k