View source for MEF Proposals/F2007

See also: [[MEF Proposals/S2007]] and [[MEF Proposals/W2008]]

== New mirror server(s) ==

=== Background ===

* The CSClub is running a mirror for Debian and Ubuntu GNU/Linux distributions.
* Before this, there was no local Debian or Ubuntu mirror. We became a mirror in response to many CSClub members (and non-members) requesting this service.
* The machine that is running the mirror is under-powered and over-loaded for the task of mirroring, so we would like to replace the machine.

=== Who will this benefit? ===

* This will benefit members of the university interested in Linux and open-source software.
* We also plan to mirror additional archives as resources permit, so more people will likely benefit from this project.

=== What will the machine be used for? ===

* Mirroring Linux and other software distributions

=== What exactly are you asking for? ===

* 4U Antec case with 550W power supply ($285)
* Rails (2 x $45 = $90)
* Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R motherboard ($155)
* Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 processor ($200)
* G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB RAM (2 x $200 = $400; 8 GB total)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($65; root disk)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $240 = $960; 3 TB total; mirror disks)
* Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Gigabit PCI Express network adapter ($90)
* SATA cables (5 x $4 = $20)
* 120mm fan ($11)

Total = $2276

We are looking at purchases two of these servers, but we would accept funding for only one.

=== How would you acknowledge MEF's contribution ===

* We would add a notice to the main mirror page indicating that hardware was provided by the Mathematics Endowment Fund, and provide a link to MEF's site.
* We would attach a MEF sticker to the front/side of the server(s).

=== Anticipated questions ===

* CSCF runs a mirror service (mirror.cs). Why can't people use this?
** Mirror.cs is not available to off-campus users.
** The CSClub mirror is already established as an official Ubuntu, Debian, and OpenOffice mirror.
** We would also like to mirror files/distributions that CSCF doesn't mirror.

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