MEF Proposals/F2007

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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 upgrade 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?

  • One to 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)
  • ASUS P5K motherboard ($155)
  • Intel E6550 processor ($210)
  • 3ware 9650SE-8LPML SATA RAID controller kit ($650)
  • Corsair VX550W 550W power supply ($140)

Total = $1485 to $1965

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

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.