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See also: [[MEF Proposals/S2007]] and [[MEF Proposals/W2008]] |
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= Fall 2007 = |
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== New server |
== New mirror server(s) == |
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=== Background === |
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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. |
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* The CSClub is running a mirror for Debian and Ubuntu GNU/Linux distributions. |
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We would like to purchase the following: |
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* 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. |
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* 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. |
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=== Who will this benefit? === |
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* Two or three 750 GB SATA disks [also using existing SATA and IDE disk] ($240 each) |
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* 2 GB of RAM [also using existing 2 GB of RAM] ($90) |
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* Areca ARC-1210 ($450) |
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* Corsair VX550W 550W Power supply ($95) |
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* This will benefit members of the university interested in Linux and open-source software. |
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We would run the set of disks in RAID 5, which would provide 1.5 TB or 2.25 TB of disk space. RAID 5 provides reliability in the case of single disk failure. |
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* We also plan to mirror additional archives as resources permit, so more people will likely benefit from this project. |
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=== What will the machine be used for? === |
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We would use the old parts to upgrade one of our office terminals. |
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* Mirroring Linux and other software distributions |
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Total: $1445 - $1685 |
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=== What exactly are you asking for? === |
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== Disks for taurine == |
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* 4U Antec case with 550W power supply ($285) |
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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. |
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* Rails (2 x $45 = $90) |
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* G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB RAM (2 x $200 = $400; 8 GB total) |
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* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($65; root disk) |
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* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $240 = $960; 3 TB total; mirror disks) |
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* Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Gigabit PCI Express network adapter ($90) |
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* SATA cables (5 x $4 = $20) |
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* 120mm fan ($11) |
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Total |
Total = $2276 |
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We are looking at purchases two of these servers, but we would accept funding for only one. |
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== KVM-over-IP system == |
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=== How would you acknowledge MEF's contribution === |
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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. |
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* 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. |
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* We would attach a MEF sticker to the front/side of the server(s). |
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=== Anticipated questions === |
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* CSCF runs a mirror service (mirror.cs). Why can't people use this? |
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** Mirror.cs is not available to off-campus users. |
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** The CSClub mirror is already established as an official Ubuntu, Debian, and OpenOffice mirror. |
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** We would also like to mirror files/distributions that CSCF doesn't mirror. |
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[[Category:MEF]] |
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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.