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Old 12-10-2010, 03:21 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by mykalberta View Post
It depends on your budget and what infrastructure you have.

A server with an array is normally the less hassle way to go.

New HP Server 2008 with array and warranty will run you about 25K - we just recently purchased 2 - doesnt include UPS if you run servers on individual UPS

4U total size if rack space is an issue.
25k sounds pretty data centerish.
I was thinking around 5 - 10, and it would be a Dell.
Not sure what to say about infrastructure. It would be connected to a Cisco 3750 switch serving clients. Files only, no programs.
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