HP ProLiant N36L MicroServer

glenb83 on 11/10/2011 - 11:13

Hi All,

Im looking at finding one of these Micro Server's (or recommended equivalent…) to run 4x 2TB hdd's in a raid-z config with FreeNAS for backup purposes. I also plan to store all my media files on it, and using my existing Mediaportal htpc to stream the files from this instead of storing them on the htpc.

I have seen a few deals for these on here but nothing for the past few months. Can someone tell me where to get the best deal? I already have 1x 2TB Samsung Ecogreen hdd I can use, but would probably prefer 4x better full speed 2TB drives.

Look forward to any recommendations :)

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • RandomNinja on 11/10/2011 - 13:29

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/54763

    $200 plus shipping if seller is willing to send via courier

  • llama on 11/10/2011 - 15:36

    I already have 1x 2TB Samsung Ecogreen hdd I can use, but would probably prefer 4x better full speed 2TB drives

    You will be unlikely to need anywhere near even 1/2 the speed of a 5400rpm drive over a network. The bottleneck in cheap NAS and small servers like this is the CPU and Network Card, not the hard drives.

    Using FreeNAS you should be able to get a maximum of about 50MB/sec output over a Gigabit LAN. Any green drive will more than keep up with that.

  • zxcvb on 11/10/2011 - 18:56

    OP I have one available for $225. Unopened, fully sealed, Sydney Pickup near Liverpool.

  • cdundee on 11/10/2011 - 20:02

    Hey glenb83, I have one available as well. Sealed and unused, $199 + sixpack of beer. Went a bit over my head earlier and bought two of these boxes from hp. Pickup in Concord or Pyrmont.

    • tomski on 30/01/2012 - 17:38

      Have you still got the HP Microserver available? I can pickup.

  • glenb83 on 12/10/2011 - 11:26

    Hey sk280 and cdundee,

    I'd be interested in getting one from one of you guys. I probably couldnt pick it up till next week though. How long ago did you buy it, do you still have receipt for warranty purposes etc?

    Cheers!

    • cdundee on 12/10/2011 - 14:57

      Hey, I got the delivery 22/9/11 and yes,I still have the receipts.

      • glenb83 on 12/10/2011 - 15:16

        Excellent mate, sounds like a deal! Just need to find time to get up there now, I live in Kiama on the South Coast. Is Tooheys Extra Dry ok for the 6 pack?

        • cdundee on 12/10/2011 - 16:04

          Ted is fine. Just let me know when you're planning to come over. I tend to work in Mascot/St Peters every now and then as well. My gmail is cdundee.

    • zxcvb on 13/10/2011 - 12:56

      Yes. I have the receipts as well. I bought 2 months back I think. Have to go back and look.

      • micz82 on 16/10/2011 - 07:34

        Hi sk280, do you still have the box for sale?

  • allergic2work on 15/10/2011 - 00:29

    seriously?? why is no one in melb falling over to sell their "extra" microservers lol

    with the regular get wines direct deals down in Melb, i could have managed $199 & a slab!!!! :P

  • valuespotters on 18/10/2011 - 18:31

    If you can have it around $220 taht is a good deal

  • AncientWisdom on 20/10/2011 - 15:20

    Anyone still trying to get rid of those?

    I'm located in Perth (willing to pay postage if it is not outrageous)

    Thanks!

  • phobaphobic on 21/10/2011 - 15:15

    I'm looking, can pay cash in Sydney.

  • Cobalt_ on 21/10/2011 - 16:42

    http://www.eyo.com.au/276384_hp-hewlett-packard-proliant-mic…
    Eyo supposedly has stock coming in at $239.80 a unit. Freight ranges from $7.50 - $25 depending on your state. Or maybe you can collect if you live nearby

  • AncientWisdom on 21/10/2011 - 16:51

    Yep, that's what I thought - I might order from them.
    Stock ETA 1/11.
    For me to WA it ends up $265 - not as good as the HP deal, but still well worth it (I think).

  • SmartCover on 26/10/2011 - 07:01

    I'm looking for one as well, can pay cash for someone's 'preloved' or if someone knows any online stores doing promotions?

    • SmartCover on 26/10/2011 - 07:02

      Based in Mlebourne, CBD/Western suburbs

  • zxcvb on 08/01/2012 - 10:53

    All, I had forgotten all about this thread. Mine is still unopened with warranty. Let me know if you are interested. Sydney Pickup (Southwest).

  • RadioBirdman on 10/01/2012 - 09:41

    Hi sk280, I'm interested in purchasing it.

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