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Today Only: HP N40L MicroServer (250GB Version) - $199 + Shipping @ ShoppingEXPRESS

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Today Only: HP N40L MicroServer (250GB Version) - $199 + Shipping @ ShoppingEXPRESS
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Store RepShoppingExpress on 08/11/2012 - 11:12 shoppingexpress.com.au (2224 clicks)
Last edited 08/11/2012 - 14:27
N40L

Today ONLY: We bring back HP N40L Microserver (250GB HDD Model) - $199 + Shipping
We also offer a Hard Drive Bundle deal for N40L: Get $5 off any WD Red Drives when you purchase them together with the HP N40L. (discount limited to 1 drive only)

Shipping starts from $9.85 with an average of $10 Australia Wide.
As usual, they are all in stock and ready for dispatch.
This SPECIAL available to our ON HAND stock only - so hope people don't miss this one out.

Use coupon code: N40L before you checkout to enjoy the discounted prices below:

i. HP N40L (250GB Hard Drive included ) - $199 + Shipping

http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/hp-proliant-n40l-micro…

ii. Bundle Bonus Offer:

Get $5 Off any of the WD Red Drives when you purchase together with HP N40L.
Added Ram as option on bundle bonus too - see below for after discount price.
(Just add both items to cart and the discount will auto apply once you have entered your post code, or you checkout.) No Extra Shipping Charges when you buy these together with the HP N40L Microserver.
These discount can only apply 1 once, to any of the products in the bundle deal.

WD Western Digital Red Drives Bundle Price:

1TB - $89
http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/western-digital-wd-cav…

2TB - $139
http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/western-digital-wd-cav…

3TB - $194
http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/western-digital-wd-cav…

Ram Bundle Bonus:

Kingston 4GB Ram - $19
http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/kingston-kvr1333d3n9-4…

Kingston 4GB ECC Ram (matching pair for HP N40L) - $39
http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/kingston-4gb-ddr3-1333…

iii. Anyone looking for SSD Deals - we do have Samsung SSD sale on our other current running promotion:

http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/view/Samsung_Event

Samsung SSD Price:
64GB - $55
128Gb - $92
256GB - $195

For 1st time buyers:
- Add any of the above products to your shopping cart
- Enter Postcode inside your shopping cart and click apply
- Enter voucher code: N40L and the associated discount will apply (check right side of the shopping cart for the total value
- Proceed to checkout and make payment once you confirmed the total price is correct.

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  • PissLUR on 08/11/2012 - 11:18

    typo

    Special Discount 'Ozbargain Sepcial' is added to your shopping cart.

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 11:20

      lol thanks :) & fixed.

      • the discombobulated… on 08/11/2012 - 11:28
        +9

        You're a horrible person for making this deal. :( I know others will love you for it but now I have to resist the temptation again. :/

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 11:35
          +2

          Guilty as charged.

        • brocky2006 on 08/11/2012 - 11:48
          -3

          can u make it $199 shipped to adelaide. would def buy at that

  • mp386 on 08/11/2012 - 11:21

    Any chance of a RAM bundle this time?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 11:36

      added some option onto the post - check for updated description

      • IVI on 08/11/2012 - 15:57

        Oops! Forgot to order 2x 4GB RAM with my N40L… is it too late to add them now?

        TIA

  • 51ngh on 08/11/2012 - 11:27

    haha, competition !

  • StewBalls on 08/11/2012 - 11:29
    +7

    Good deal - I suspect that Harris Tech will be looking for a bargain on vaseline right about now! :p

  • Make it so on 08/11/2012 - 11:38

    Based on my last checks, it is possible to build a mini-ITX home theatre pc with 4GB RAM, SSD, USB3, HDMI and 3rd generation i3 for around the $330 mark. Would that not be better value for many people? (It's a question, not a criticism)
    Great deal looking for a home server, of course.

    • dwain on 08/11/2012 - 11:44

      sure, without the SSD. Or with the SSD if you don't have a storage drive (but what good would that be for a HTPC). For reference: http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_htpc

    • davidl2 on 08/11/2012 - 11:54

      probably not good for power consumption?

    • bsdll on 08/11/2012 - 12:19

      What's your spec on that machine?

      • Make it so on 08/11/2012 - 12:41

        i3-3220, H61M-ITX motherboard with integrated sound, HDMI and USB3, Aywun MI-100 box with 200W power supply, 4GB RAM from somewhere, 60GB SSD. Depending where you are, parts can be from http://8lien.com.au/, netplus.com.au, vtechindustries.com.au, shoppingexpress, etc.

        • atlas on 08/11/2012 - 15:24

          The problem is that your case can only accommodate 1 or at most 2 hard drives, according to the specs.

          You'll need a file server somewhere to store your media (assuming 1 or 2 hard disks is not enough).

  • tettybear on 08/11/2012 - 11:42
    +1

    Good deal. Any SSD Bundle Special?

    • mrbean_oz on 08/11/2012 - 11:53

      yes, add SSD Bundle please

      • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 12:09
        +4

        Actually we do have Samsung SSDs on special at the moment -

        Our other current running promotion:
        http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/view/Samsung_Event

        Samsung SSD Price:
        64GB - $55
        128Gb - $92
        256GB - $195

        • tettybear on 08/11/2012 - 12:44

          Thanks Rep. is there gonna be extra shipping charges for SSD?

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 12:49
          +1

          Nope - until you add so many extras that it goes over the weight allowance.

        • tettybear on 08/11/2012 - 14:09
          +1

          Thanks. Just put the order in.

  • ravzter on 08/11/2012 - 11:51
    +1

    i hate SE, sold this to me a month ago $265+shipping :@ apparently that was the best price, obviously not

    • 51ngh on 08/11/2012 - 11:55

      I'd hate to be in your position as well.
      But they'll say "Prices change daily" to get out of this one.

    • amaslam on 08/11/2012 - 15:24

      I also bought one at $265 but I'm not going to complain. I'm just enjoying it way too much to worry about that price difference. It's great value at $265 as well. Now get busy building and using it.

      I bought my 2nd one at $189+shipping, it's not set up yet (waiting for parts and cables to come in the mail the next 2 weeks).

    • MadMapMan on 08/11/2012 - 17:31

      Ditto. Damn you SE… :-)

      The silver lining will be when all those people who bought at $199 find out that their 'bargain' is replaced by a more powerful model next week - and the price drops further.

      Now, how can I justify a second unit…?

  • tlbl99 on 08/11/2012 - 11:57
    +2

    sorry guys, just a question on microservers, whats the use of it and why do people want to get it?
    Thanks

    • tettybear on 08/11/2012 - 12:01
      +3

      Network attached storage with FreeNAS

      or

      All in one HTPC/NAS with Windows 8

      or

      homelab testing box.

      • amaslam on 08/11/2012 - 15:17
        +2

        I've done the HTPC/NAS with Windows 8 with this server.

        My build:
        8 GB ECC RAM
        5x 3TB WD Red HDD (this was the biggest cost in the build)
        OCZ 120 GB SSD
        HIS Radeon HD6450 card
        KWorld 499-2T USB Tuner
        HP MCE Remote with IR Receiver

        Cables:
        1 - eSATA to SATA (used to hook up the 5th HDD)
        1 - MOLEX to 2x SATA Power outputs (1 for the SSD, 1 for the 5th HDD)
        1 - 50 cm SATA to SATA (connects the SSD to the ODD port on the mother board)
        1 - HDMI 1.5 meters

        Bracket: 5.25" to 3.5" to use a HDD in the ODD bay.

        Software:
        Windows 8 Pro
        Windows Media Center (free until end of the year)
        XBMC 11.0
        Special BIOS to enable AHCI mode on the ODD port and additional features in the BIOS.

        Absolutely fantastic server and quiet too. Now busy filling it up with media.

        • Lunardude on 09/11/2012 - 06:17

          Would this be able to run 3d bluray mov. Without any glitch with hd6450?

        • MATTDAMON on 09/11/2012 - 11:27

          Yep, no problem (ive got the N36L w/ 6450 and i can run them fine)

      • Skinnerr on 08/11/2012 - 20:36

        Ie. you load a bunch of movies on it, connect it to ur telly and roberts your fathers brother.

    • Michaelz101 on 08/11/2012 - 12:02
      +2

      I wanted to know as well. So I could justify forking out 200+ before the wife rips into me.

      • amaslam on 08/11/2012 - 15:19

        It has good WAF (Wife Approval Factor). It's quiet, small, you can hid all the cables neatly behind it.

    • shump on 08/11/2012 - 12:24

      Mine has PS3 Media Server, uTorrent, and Crashplan. I store all music, photos, and videos on it (documents are in Dropbox instead). I simply use Win7 as the operating system as I couldn't be bothered with WHS or linux. Have 4 hard disks of various sizes in the drive bays and an SSD for the OS.

      • asa79 on 08/11/2012 - 14:45

        WHS 2011 license is cheaper than a win7 license

        • StewBalls on 08/11/2012 - 14:59

          WHS 2011 is rock solid, but it's also unnecessarily convoluted IMHO. Unless you really need full headless server functionality, best for most users to steer clear of it! ;)

    • ihfree on 08/11/2012 - 12:25
      +2

      Im using mine with Ubuntu with Zfs + Samba. Was previously using Ps3Mediaserver until my Ps3 died. Now sharing to a Wd tv.

      Have 3tb store for media and a 3tb mirrored volume for photos and other important documents.

      Also have Web server/database/Php running but haven't got round to using that yet.

      Have the machine on constantly and it is completely stable. Current uptime is about 2 months.

      I also use ssh to access documents/media when i am out.

  • junkyster on 08/11/2012 - 12:07
    +1

    Been waiting and waiting since the last deal.
    Thanks OP!!!

    • chrism28 on 08/11/2012 - 12:11
      +1

      Me too. Just bought one. Thanks OP!

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 12:52
      +1

      thanks for supporting us :)

  • hamwhisperer on 08/11/2012 - 12:10

    I'm going to ask in this thread and the other one, again. If anyone knows the ETA on the replacement models. We're seeing flush out pricing sales here and it's been over a year. I know one is in development but not much more - does anyone have any more information?

    • [Deactivated] on 08/11/2012 - 13:33

      1. It's not a flush out.

      2. Think about it:
        Now: AMD Turion II Neo N40L - Passmark = 970 Price = $199
        Soon: AMD Turion II Neo N54L - Passmark = 1189 Price = $????

      Why wait? This is one of the least powerful CPUs on the market. If you're truly interested in waiting for marginally greater CPU spec, weighed against the risk of completely unknown pricing then may I suggest this is the wrong product for you!!

      edit: BTW I didn't neg you :)

      • StewBalls on 08/11/2012 - 14:53
        +2

        Even if it is a flushout, the price is still significantly lower than the entry price will be for the new model…IIRC, guesstimates were coming in around the $450-500 mark!

        Bang for buck these will still win out in the short term IMHO! ;)

        • hamwhisperer on 08/11/2012 - 17:34
          +1

          The original came out at around 600$ IIRC, so I wouldn't be surprised if the new one was quite pricey too.

      • hamwhisperer on 08/11/2012 - 17:33

        The prices were 250$ across the board for several months after the initial rush on them - now they are finally back to where they were 8 months ago.

        The new model is NOT the N54L, I know this for a fact - that was a manufacturing prototype.

        I don't care who 'neg'd' me - I couldn't care less about karma on this site, was just hoping for an informed response, thanks for replying anyhow.
        Also, I'm not waiting - I own 3 of them.

        • StewBalls on 08/11/2012 - 17:51
          +5

          Dude, don't worry about negs around here, they're fairly meaningless…usually just means that the neggers want the waaambulance called! :p

        • [Deactivated] on 08/11/2012 - 19:26

          The new model is NOT the N54L

          Prepare to be humiliated in front of all of OzBargain :)

        • StewBalls on 08/11/2012 - 20:08
          +1

          Prepare to be humiliated in front of all of OzBargain :)

          Oh, I think we've all been there at one time or another! :)

        • hamwhisperer on 09/11/2012 - 10:11

          I've got no problem being humiliated, I've literally googled for hours on this, I've discussed with someone who has contacts at HP. The N54L was a prototype model, the screenshots of the N54L bios screen are from the test lab and accidentally included in the N36L and N40L documentation.

          I can assure you, I'm all over this topic, it's looking to be intel according to my sources.

        • StewBalls on 09/11/2012 - 11:30

          I was being facetious, being 'humiliated' by some of the clowns on OzBargain is like being whipped with a limp strand of spaghetti…let's just say it's not gonna leave any lasting damage! :p

        • [Deactivated] on 09/11/2012 - 13:55

          Oh I love spaghetti!!

        • StewBalls on 09/11/2012 - 14:10

          Everybody loves s'cetti! :)

  • aboutconfig on 08/11/2012 - 12:15

    how much power does this machine consume while idle?

    • aussieaubs on 08/11/2012 - 12:23

      i cant recall but check previous posts from older N40L sales… one guy went through the whole power consumption (great explanation) I cant seem to find it :(

      but once you set the machine to sleep after no activity, it was less than 1 watt in sleep mode and then turn on wake-on-lan.

      • sane on 08/11/2012 - 13:15
        +3

        My N36L running with two HDs and 8GB as a NAS consumes 27W in idle.

        Peak is 43W with both hard disks spun up and CPU processing.

    • Third_Gear on 08/11/2012 - 14:07
      +1

      Mine running 24/7 costs about $8.80 a month in electricity to run. Measured with a Belkin energy thing.

  • angyp on 08/11/2012 - 12:15

    Just about to grab one of these but the can't seem to get the RAM for $19 a stick.

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 12:20

      Seemed to be working from the orders coming through. Have you tried this?
      add the HP N40L first, followed by the RAM
      then apply code: N40L at your shopping cart

      • WasabiPeas on 08/11/2012 - 12:26
        +1

        My order went through with 2 of the RAM at $23.70 instead of $19. I have emailed you guys my order number. Hoping you can sort it out. Thanks.

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 12:31
          +3

          Hi Tessa,

          No worries they will definitely sort it out for ya.

        • angyp on 08/11/2012 - 12:43
          +1

          Worked it out. If you buy 2*$19 sicks only one gets discounted and then if you add 4 WD red 2TB drives it removes the RAM discount and gives you $5 for the drive discount.

        • HrdwrBoB on 08/11/2012 - 12:57

          I have the same issue - I'll place the order and let you know the order number

  • atlas on 08/11/2012 - 12:21

    Are the WD Red drives worth the premium over Seagate Barracudas which are around $150?

    • CheapBrah on 08/11/2012 - 12:26

      For a server, yes.

      It would be lower performance, but better power consumption and reliability.

      • MATTDAMON on 08/11/2012 - 12:36

        There has been alot of issues with WD reds dying prematurely, not to mention the Red is a green with an extra year warranty and TLER (which is not needed unless doing hw raid) The ST seagates are quite good, ive got 20 of them here in running in two arrays atm and they are very good.

  • CyberMurning on 08/11/2012 - 12:22

    can we sell the 250gb back to you, OP ?

    • stripe on 08/11/2012 - 13:20

      Just use it as the OS drive.

  • demere on 08/11/2012 - 12:23
    +1

    Kingston 4GB ECC Ram (matching pair for HP N40L) - $39

    hi all, i'm a bit confused here. what does this means? so if buying this ram am i getting 2 x 4GB ECC ram or 1 x 4GB ECC ram and 1 x 2GB ECC ram?

    • ben1680 on 08/11/2012 - 12:32

      I'm confused as well, and want to know this before buying. OP, can you clarify please?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 12:37

      The existing RAm on the HP N40L = 2GB ECC Ram
      so if you purchased the 4GB - you received 1 x 4GB ECC + 1 x 2GB ECC (total)

      • demere on 08/11/2012 - 12:42

        hi OP, can u do a special for 2 x 4GB ECC ram pls? i dont need the 2GB ECC ram anyway…

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 14:43
          +1

          Sorry - can't do this time.

  • aussieaubs on 08/11/2012 - 12:24

    a N40L with a 250GB HDD for under $200 is good value.. any discounts on the delivery please!!!

  • Daniel Plainview on 08/11/2012 - 12:25

    Is sensational as a home server/NAS but as a HTPC you've got to be aware that its BIOS does not offer/support an S3 sleep mode - hence this will be a major problem for a lot of folks.

    Very well documented shortfall - there might be a reasonable way to get around it but I personally can't imagine having a HTPC that didn't support some kind of sleep mode for FTA recordings.

    Is a nice deal anyway. :-)

    • atlas on 08/11/2012 - 12:43

      Does hibernation work? With an SSD it may be an ok compromise.

  • Maltopia on 08/11/2012 - 12:52

    Hey Rep, I wanted to order 2x the 4GB DDR and it only discounts for 1 stick?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 12:54

      Yup, posted on description: $5 discount only apply once.

  • eljuwenbur on 08/11/2012 - 13:16

    Can someone compare me with N40L to another Synology or QNAP NAS?
    Microserver looks quite complicated… but cheaper then other NAS.
    Not sure which one to choose.

    • PonyTable on 08/11/2012 - 14:33
      +2

      N40L is basically a PC, so you can run windows, linux, freenas, win server etc to achieve a lot more things than a standalone QNAP or Synology - In my opinion and experience anyway.

      However the plus side is those devices are a little bit more "plug & play" than the HP because they already have their own dedicated NAS software installed, and you really just have to put drives in and build your raid array (if that's what you want).

      You can still do a lot with both, and in fact I use one in our office the synology DS1512+, mainly because I wanted something that the other people in the office could support when I am not there, and it just sits there and works, the software they come with is pretty awesome, and there are a lot of 3rd party packages available nowadays that let you run SAB etc.

      The thing that swayed me to the HP for home use was the "update-ability" as we all know how fast tech moves these days, so the synology could stop getting updates and most of the 3rd party apps are done by individuals, so if they decide to move on…goodbye updates to their apps as well.

      There is plenty of reading that should be done on both fronts - google is your friend, but I doubt you would be disappointed either way you went.

      Really depends on how much you want to spend, your level of tech ability and spare time.

      • eljuwenbur on 08/11/2012 - 15:29

        I'm planning to buy one for family use, so I should buy actual NAS.
        N40L seems to be cheaper and has better extendability, but seems complicated so…

  • tagin on 08/11/2012 - 13:44

    Thanks, i bought something i'm not sure i needed LOL

    • The Quote Train on 08/11/2012 - 13:52

      Microserver + newsgroups account + your choice of a depositfiles/RYUshare/rapidgator account = best investment you've made in years.

  • The Quote Train on 08/11/2012 - 13:48

    Long time shopping express supporter here. Now if they'd just follow through with some mouthwatering mobile deals - expand your product range friends, there are profits to be had by expanding into new markets!

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 14:18
      +1

      Getting ourselves ready on this - will need support from ozbargain when that happens.

      • The Quote Train on 08/11/2012 - 15:08
        +3

        You have my sword.

      • ProspectiveDarkness on 08/11/2012 - 16:04

        As long as you achieve a better reputation than Shopping Square, you should be fine.

        • salem on 08/11/2012 - 17:18

          oh man. I thought this WAS shopping square. didn't realise they were a different mob. No wonder the shipping cost is so reasonable! ;)

        • The Quote Train on 08/11/2012 - 20:15

          This is a problem I've said shoppingexpress need to address. They get mis-attributed to a competitor (a pretty rubbish one at that) and there are ways they can fix this..

          Hire me as your brand management consultant friends!

  • petestrash on 08/11/2012 - 13:49

    I bought this in the last weekend sale you had, but I'm a little disappointed that others got the 250GB drive included as a bonus, while I was penalised by ordering it with an extra 3TB Red, and the 250Gb drive was removed…

    • Merlict on 08/11/2012 - 14:41

      There are several packages from factory with / without 250 and optical. I don't think SE is stealing and reselling the worlds smallest hard drives

      • petestrash on 08/11/2012 - 14:48
        -4

        Well, they did.

        The shipping advice showed that I was upgraded from the diskless to the 250GB version.

        But my order arrived with the red 3TB already installed in the first slot in place of the 250GB.

        There is no benefit to me lying about this…

        • petestrash on 09/11/2012 - 10:08

          Thanks Shopping Express, I'm happy with your solution.

  • Third_Gear on 08/11/2012 - 14:13

    Rep - how about doing a combo deal with a graphic card?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 08/11/2012 - 14:57
      +1

      Hi Third_Gear,

      Sorry - not today.

  • RangaWal on 08/11/2012 - 14:16

    Any idea how well they would work as a HTPC/file server? I'm thinking a USB dual-tuner with a HDMI video card could be a solution. Viable?

    • brocky2006 on 08/11/2012 - 14:24
      +1

      90% of these are used as either HTPC with a gpu in it, or a NAS with HDDs in it.
      they work awesomely

      • RangaWal on 08/11/2012 - 14:29

        So, what card with HDMI out, and which USB dual-tuner is recommended?

        • bleugh on 08/11/2012 - 14:46

          Shoved a Geforce 610 low profile in mine from MSY for $38,
          was the cheapest low power HDMI graphics card I could find

          The silent ones are just too big to fit unless you hackup the heatsink

          USB tuners, I picked up 4 cheapies from dealextreme

        • amaslam on 08/11/2012 - 15:07
          +1

          I got a HIS Radeon HD6450 with HDMI out and KWorld 499-2T USB Tuner.

          Make sure whatever card you get includes the Low Profile brackets. The HIS Radeon HD6450 is passively cooled (no fan) and slim too so fits just fine.

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