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* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $245; 3 TB total; mirror disks)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $245; 3 TB total; mirror disks)
* Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Gigabit PCI Express network adapter ($95)
* Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Gigabit PCI Express network adapter ($95)
* APC SUA1000 UPS ($460)


Total = $2285
Total = $2745


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

Revision as of 23:53, 21 October 2007

Fall 2007

Upgraded mirror server

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.
  • We would also like to archive the raw video files of our talks (~ 20 GB each).

Who will this benefit?

  • This will benefit members of the university interested in Debian and Ubuntu.
  • 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 archives
  • Space for storing CSClub (and other clubs) raw/uncompressed videos of talks and events

What exactly are you asking for?

  • 4U Antec case with 550W power supply ($300)
  • 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 $235; 8 GB total)
  • Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($85; root disk)
  • Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $245; 3 TB total; mirror disks)
  • Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Gigabit PCI Express network adapter ($95)
  • APC SUA1000 UPS ($460)

Total = $2745

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.

Anticipated questions

  • CSCF runs a mirror service (mirror.cs). Why can't people use this?
    • Mirror.cs is not available to off-campus users.
    • We would also like to mirror files/distributions that CSCF doesn't mirror.