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


== Upgraded mirror server ==
== New mirror server(s) ==


=== Background ===
=== Background ===
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* The CSClub is running a mirror for Debian and Ubuntu GNU/Linux distributions.
* 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.
* 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 upgrade the machine.
* 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.
* We would also like to archive the raw video files of our talks (~ 20 GB each).


=== Who will this benefit? ===
=== Who will this benefit? ===


* This will benefit members of the university interested in Debian and Ubuntu.
* 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.
* 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? ===
=== What will the machine be used for? ===


* Mirroring linux archives
* Mirroring Linux and other software distributions
* Space for storing CSClub (and other clubs) raw/uncompressed videos of talks and events


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


* 4U Antec case with 550W power supply ($285)
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* One to three Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks [also using existing SATA and IDE disk] ($245 each)
* Rails (2 x $45 = $90)
* Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-5400C4 2x1 GB RAM [also using existing 2 GB of RAM] ($90)
* ASUS P5K motherboard ($155)
* Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R motherboard ($155)
* Intel E6550 processor ($200)
* Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 processor ($200)
* G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB RAM (2 x $200 = $400; 8 GB total)
* 3ware 9650SE-8LPML SATA RAID controller kit ($645)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($65; root disk)
* Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W power supply ($170)
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* 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 = $1505 to $1995
Total = $2276


We would accept funding for only one disk. However, we would prefer funding for three disks so that we are able to archive more distributions/sites.
We are looking at purchases two of these servers, but we would accept funding for only one.

We would also use the old parts to upgrade one of our office terminals.


=== How would you acknowledge MEF's contribution ===
=== 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 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.
* We would attach a MEF sticker to the front/side of the server(s).


=== Anticipated questions ===
=== Anticipated questions ===
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* CSCF runs a mirror service (mirror.cs). Why can't people use this?
* CSCF runs a mirror service (mirror.cs). Why can't people use this?
** Mirror.cs is not available to off-campus users.
** 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.
** 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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