Recommendations for a small, simple and cheap server

phunni · 2011-07-25 13:50:52

I want to set up a simple home router/server running arch and was looking for a nice small and cheap box that could do the job. I've been looking at fit-pc and it looks fine, but it has way more than I need - including audio and graphics. I basically need an OK CPU, decent memory and a reasonably sized drive. Most importantly 2 ethernet ports.

I'll probably only have to connect it to a keyboard/monitor for installation and (possibly) occasional maintenance. This is another problem with the fit-pc - I'd have to buy a converter cable for my analogue monitor. It will be running a firewall, proxy and a web filter. Possibly in the future a small blog - although hopefully not.

The fit-pc might still be an option since it's relatively cheap, but I wondered if anyone had any decent alternatives they could recommend?

swanson · 2011-07-25 16:34:20

I've been running a linux server on a Shuttle KPC45 for a couple of years now. It comes with 1 PCI slot for an extra NIC. Powerconsumption is as low as 55 watts and it does the job. It is a barebone so you'll have the choice to keep the costs down. I run a celeron 240, 1,8 GHz and 1 gig RAM.

NotFromBrooklyn · 2011-07-25 17:13:45

swanson:
Searched for the price of Shuttle KPC45 in amzazon, 333$. Is there a cheaper option?

phunni · 2011-07-25 17:15:09

Thanks for the reply - I'm seeing newer models available nice and cheaply on ebuyer.com - although I think that's UK only

NotFromBrooklyn · 2011-07-25 17:23:33

I was thinking, ¿would it be enough with a so called Nettop class computers? Like the EeeBox PC.

karol · 2011-07-25 17:25:07

NotFromBrooklyn wrote:

I was thinking, ¿would it be enough with a so called Nettop class computers? Like the EeeBox PC.

Do they have 2 NICs?

cybertorture · 2011-07-25 17:35:14

I can recommend cheap yet usefull asus p5b-deluxe , it have dual gigabit NICs (1 pci-e and 1 pci bus) 6 sata II ports also it works with achi pretty well. It is nice old and cheap hardware with only 1 bad side ( it does not have integrated VGA)

NotFromBrooklyn · 2011-07-25 17:41:57

Look in their site, there are a lot of models:
http://event.asus.com/eeepc/microsites/ … tions.html

karol · 2011-07-25 17:49:01

NotFromBrooklyn wrote:

Look in their site, there are a lot of models:
http://event.asus.com/eeepc/microsites/ … tions.html

And they all read 'Giga LAN x 1'. OP needs 2 ports.

NotFromBrooklyn · 2011-07-25 18:11:21

cybertorture:
Very nice. But I'm wondering if there's some posibility to pay no more than 150$. I know I'm demanding a lot, but the fact is to spend the less money posible.

karol · 2011-07-25 18:14:16

NotFromBrooklyn wrote:

cybertorture:
Very nice. But I'm wondering if there's some posibility to pay no more than 150$. I know I'm demanding a lot, but the fact is to spend the less money posible.

http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/ … plugs.aspx
It may be too complicated and underpowered for your needs.

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Recommendations for a small, simple and cheap server

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