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See also: [[MEF Proposals/S2007]] and [[MEF Proposals/W2008]]
= Fall 2007 =


== New server for mirroring ==
== New mirror server(s) ==


=== Background ===
The CSClub is running a mirror for Debian and Ubuntu GNU/Linux distributions. We would also like to archive the raw AVI's of our talks (~ 20 GB each). The machine that is mirroring our talks (natural-flavours) is underpowered and we would like to upgrade it.


* The CSClub is running a mirror for Debian and Ubuntu GNU/Linux distributions.
We would like to purchase the following:
* 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? ===
* Three 750 GB SATA disks [also using existing SATA and IDE disk] ($240 each)
* 2 GB of RAM [also using existing 2 GB of RAM] ($90)
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* Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Motherboard ($120)
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* Intel E6550 ($210)
* Areca ARC-1220 ($620)
* Corsair VX550W 550W Power supply ($95)


* This will benefit members of the university interested in Linux and open-source software.
We would run the set of disks in RAID 6, which would provide 1.5 TB of disk space. RAID 6 provides reliability in the case of single or double disk failure. An 8-port card SATA RAID controller also provides for expansion of 4 additional disks.
* 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? ===
We would use the old parts to upgrade one of our office terminals.


* Mirroring Linux and other software distributions
Total: $1855


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


* 4U Antec case with 550W power supply ($285)
The CSClub received funding for taurine from MEF, with one of its purposes being to run virtual machines. We currently have two 72 GB disks in RAID 0 (striped) mode, which means the disks are joined to form one logical 144 GB disk providing no redundancy. We would like to request funding for two 146 GB disks (model number 431958-B21). We would then run the two sets of disks in RAID 1, which provides redundancy in the event of single disk failure. The HP public sector pricing for a single disk is $512. However, local vendor pricing is typically a few percentage points lower. The cheapest online retailer is $468 per disk. In total, both disks would be at most $936. The disks are more expensive than commodity desktop disks, as they are low-profile (2.5 inch) and SAS (Serial-Attached-SCSI); these are the only type of disks that will work in this machine.
* Rails (2 x $45 = $90)
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* Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R motherboard ($155)
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* 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: $936
Total = $2276


We are looking at purchases two of these servers, but we would accept funding for only one.
== KVM-over-IP system ==


=== How would you acknowledge MEF's contribution ===
The CSClub has a number of servers in the MC 3015 machine room. MathSoc and other clubs also have a few systems in MC 3015 as well. If system in the machine room goes down after-hours (e.g. the evening or weekends) we are unable to physically access these systems to perform maintenance. Having a KVM-over-IP system would let us diagnose and reboot systems. It would also reduce the number of times we need to bother the operator in MC 3015.

* 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.

[[Category:MEF]]

Latest revision as of 21:20, 22 November 2009

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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