SFF server platform

[David Bandel]

On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 22:45:34 -0600, Michael Hipp <Michael at hipp.com> wrote:
> I need to spec a very low-end server box for a small client. Needs to be small
> and quiet so I'm looking into SFF boxes. It will need 3 LAN ports to act as a
> firewall/router for their network. Only one internal IDE drive needed and
> probably no floppy or CD.
> 
> Anyone have any recommendations on a SFF box for such an application?
> 

I rent boxes like this.  Here's what I get:
at CaseOutlet (http://www.caseoutlet.com/):
ITX 2677R using a CL1000 motherboard (two ethernet ports).  I then put
in either another ethernet card or a frame relay card (you'll need to
buy the riser card for this).  I buy neither CD-ROM nor floppy, but do
get either a 40Gb hdd or (better) a 1Gb flash RAM, 128Mb RAM.

Note that you'll need to adapt the flash RAM/IDE adapter into the case
by drilling some holes for screws to hold it in place, but it works
nicely.  (If you're not comfortable with this much engineering, just
juy the hard drive).

I have "drop in" bridging firewalls (no IP needed), two or three port
routing firewalls with VPN, and all are 60w 12v boxes, so last forever
on even a small UPS.  The brick also provides some protection against
surges.

And the 2677R is a nice small form factor box (I buy the black case --
literally a black box).  In fact, I'm ordering four more this weekend
for some new clients.

Ciao,

David A. Bandel
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