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* Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 processor ($200)
* Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 processor ($200)
* G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB RAM (2 x $235 = $470; 8 GB total)
* G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB RAM (2 x $235 = $470; 8 GB total)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($85; root disk)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($65; root disk)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $245 = $980; 3 TB total; mirror disks)
* Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $245 = $980; 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)
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* 120mm fan ($12)
* 120mm fan ($12)


Total = $2406
Total = $2386


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 18:54, 31 October 2007

Fall 2007

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 ($300)
  • Rails (2 x $42 = $84)
  • 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 = $470; 8 GB total)
  • Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($65; root disk)
  • Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $245 = $980; 3 TB total; mirror disks)
  • Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Gigabit PCI Express network adapter ($95)
  • SATA cables (5 x $5 = $25)
  • 120mm fan ($12)

Total = $2386

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.