[CentOS] CentOS on Compaq Proliant Rackmount Servers

[Ken Godee]

> Is it currently worth getting used dual PIII 1850R's or should I start with
> used dual PIII DL380's and like 1Ghz minimum processor speed?
> 

I'll also add that the "Proliant Support Pack" works as well.

I've just finished installing three DL380 G2's using CentOS 3.x.

I picked up all three off of ebay.....

DL380 G2, dual 1.4ghz, 1-2 gig mem, redundant pwr, redundant fans,
15k 36g x4 drives. Two had the optional SA5i+ (BBWC) raid controller and
one had standard SA5i raid controller.

PCI-X,PCI 2.2 and ACPI 1.0b compliant

Two came with complete rack hardware.

Big plus to check for also... Two came with around six months of
cpq warranty left.

Paid $1,450-$1,550 + ship.

Very good boxes for the money.

Remember, get serial number and check cpq site for warranty
some sellers don't even realize there's any warranty left.