Used servers on eBay

I want server(s) for

iTunes
Web server with phpmyadmin
DNS server (maybe)
Windows home server (64-bit)
File server

I am been looking on eBay:

IBM System x3850 4 x Dual Intel Xeon 3.6GHz 18GB DDR RAM Server - 8863-2SM
Dell Poweredge 2850 Dual Xeon 3.2 4GB 2x73.4g U320 10K Raid
Dell PowerEdge 2850 PE2850 Server 1GB 2x3.2GHz 1x72GB
Dell PowerEdge 1850 Server 2 x Xeon 3.0ghz 64bit 4gig

Are any of these any good? I can't spend too much on something I might use once every week.

phpmyadmin windows computer windowshomeserverv2 whs php

asked Sep 25 '12 at 00:03

adsmac
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edited Sep 25 '12 at 17:54

Fogarty ♦♦
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for what you listed, you are better off getting a netbook and use it as a server.

A modern one uses around 3-10 watts depending on the load (and even less with the screen is off)

I use one for my security camera system, and also for DLNA.

A decent security camera system with 4 480p cameras and a DVR box will often cost around $500-700

while a netbook and a few 1080p logitech c920's can allow you to have a system of 4 1080p cameras, a few active USB extension cables, and a netbook that can double as a portable system, and a DLNA server and a bunch of other stuff for under $500 (and the power consumption is lower then the security camera dedicated DVR's

anyway, a netbook makes a decent low powered server.

if possible search for a cheap used dell inspiron mini (many of them are passive cooling, thus making them almost completely silent).

No need to buy a expensive and more powerful server that will suck down like 400+ watts when you don't need to.

answered Sep 25 '12 at 00:42

Razor512
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ok, you point out a great about the power usage but a netbook will not the best to run a web server with php & sql plus other stuff.

(Sep 25 '12 at 01:03) adsmac

if it is a small site, eg one for use of like 10-20 people, then a netbook will be just fine. They are actually pretty capable, and are more powerful than many web servers from like 8-10 years ago.

you only really need a high end server if you plan to host a large scale site with a lot of back end services and handling really complex databases.

if anything the OP should use his current system as a server and seeing what kind of load it puts on the system, then see if a slower system will meet his needs.

Most true servers, lack many power saving features found in systems targeted at consumers, and for the most power savings, a laptop or netbook is best.

(Sep 25 '12 at 19:39) Razor512

If i buy server which has 2 power plug, can i only use 1.

(Sep 25 '12 at 21:47) adsmac

yep you can use just 1, in many cases, the second power supply is just there to provide a failover in case one dies.

also depending on the cost you could just build a lower powered desktop PC. there is no need to go for a full on server machine if you are just using it at home. they don't offer additional performance for the money, they just offer additional reliability.

(Sep 26 '12 at 00:57) Razor512

0	Dude, don't waste your money. What you want out of a server can be used with basically any computer. Try This answered Sep 25 '12 at 18:25 Cameron 1.8k●103●127●134 If I going to spend money, why not get a server?? (Sep 25 '12 at 21:45) adsmac

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