recommendation

[ITwannabee]

i'm going to replace an old server at work, can you guys recommend something. i have 3 servers at the moment.

1. IBM pentiumII w/small business server 2000
exchange server
active directory
2. Dell power edge win2000
applications
data
3. XP pro
eTrust anti-virus/SCM

i would like to replace the IBM pentiumII with a dell product. Reasons for changing is because the back-up tape drive is no longer working, sometimes when i click around it freezes, and it's just old.

The consultant that I go through was saying that the server is 1u and that i should look for 2u or 3u. What in the world does that mean? can someone please explain to me why one server is better than another?

Thanks guys...

 

[Von Theron]

That means that they are stackable or have better processors but im not sure.

 

[preet2u]

The 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, 5U, 6U, 7U are all difference sized rackmount servers, the U following the number is short for unit. The number indicating the size of the rackmount, 1U being the smallest rackmount and 7U being the biggest rackmount. Below is a listing of each of the different units and their dimensions, although the Width and Height of a rackmount may be standard, the depth of a rackmount may change as can be seen below. If you are rackmount server is going to be placed in a constrained area it's best to verify with the manufacturer of the rackmount what the exact dimensions are.

Unit Dimension
(W x H x D)
1U 19" x 1.75" x 17.7"
19" x 1.75" x 19.7"
19" x 1.75" x 21.5"

2U 19" x 3.5" x 17.7"
19" x 3.5" x 20.9"
19" x 3.5" x 24"

3U 17.1" x 5.1" x 25.5"

4U 19" x 7" x 17.8"
19" x 7" x 26.4"

5U 19" x 8.34" x 19.67"
19.1" x 8.75" x 26.4"

6U 19" x 10.5" x 19.5"

7U 17" x 12.2" x 19.8"

 

[ITwannabee]

Well, what should i look for in terms of performance or stability? is there anything you guys recommend for me to use as an exchange server and with active directory?

 

[preet2u]

If you could specify ... your exact needs .. it would make it a lot easier to suggest a good configuration ...

Like .. what would be ur typical usage patterns ..
Do u intend using it only as an exchange server ... what would be the typical no. of mailbox's it would handle
etc..

 

[ITwannabee]

i only intend on using it for exchange server and active directory. there's about 20 people at work. I also need it to do backups. is that the kind of information you need?

Please let me know. Thank you.