Re: [cobalt-users] netra x1

["Danny Daniels" <dcd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> >1. Question: Has anyone reconfigured their RAQ server to function as a
> >firewall in this manor.
> >
> >2. Question: (Some what related : Has any one used a SUN Netra 2RU
server) I
> >am not sure what to expect as I have never used Solaris before. I come
from
> >the Unix on Intel camp (SCO)
>
> If I recall correctly, the Netra X1 has only 1 ethernet interface..
> might not be the best firewall. They also have no PCI, and no SCSI. :(
>
> The Dell PowerEdge 350 is a 1u unit, Pentium III, and can be ordered
> with Red Hat Linux on it. Or, install Caldera OpenLinux... they
> bought SCO, so it might be kind of familiar. ;)
>
The Netra X1 is listed with dual ethernet ports and is a 1u (I checked it
out Also my typo above "2u") The thing that makes it appealing is its small
foot print, Its the same size as the RAQ.  Most 1u servers are about twice a
long as the RAQ. Is this the same for the Dell ?

-Danny
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