The collected works of ramq - Page 4

Volvo... I remember hauling a VAX11/750 in a Volvo, back in the days.

FWIW I've played with two AS2100 myself, but those were 4/266 systems if I remember correct.

Sorry, but that's just about the sweetest Alpha you can get. And it's loaded up over the ears too.
Nice one.

Mouse... pee...? Ouch.

I had one of those in just about the same loaded config, but eventually traded it to a friend.
Nice machines anyway.

Nice system!

As topic says. I've got this Little Origin just sitting here and since I have two of them, I might as well part with this one.
No drives and pretty low on memory though, so have that in mind.

I'm interested in a trade for an Onyx2 deskside system, a piece of computer history that is still missing in my collection. I have really no idea how to swing the shipment part for it, but I Believe we can work something out in one way or another.

If all else fails I'm into Intel Macs, but from what I can see people tend to use them...

Strange. It seems noone is interested in O350 stuff anymore?

But you're located in the regions where there's atleast a slim chance of getting affordable shipping, something I'm not used to.

Heck, I'm almost to the point I'd consider a semi-complete system just to get my hands on one.

I think the chassis is the most critical part...

Well, the O350(s) are spoken for. Thanks for the interest.

Sooo... I've got my hands on two shiny Xserves.

One Xserve 3,1 and one Xserve 1,1 - obviously the Xeon 5500-based gem is the one I'd actually use. (The other one is probably up for grabs)

Since it got a single-CPU configuration, it only has 6 DIMM-sockets, so I'm limited to 24GB (or 48GB if I use 8GB-modules).
I was thinking of running vSphere 5.1 on it and actually install OSX on a VM, which is fully supported in this configuration. Feels somewhat limited in its original OSX Server costume, considering the hardware. OSX isn't (in my mind) enough client-server oriented that I'd use it purely as an OSX Server.

From what I can see it swallows 4GB UDIMM-modules, but up to 8GB RDIMM-modules (which of course can't be mixed) to a maximum of 48GB which is what the board can handle. It uses PC3-8500 modules, but from what I can see it should be able to use PC3-10600 modules with a lower frequency... IF that's the case, I'll probably have an easier time to score some HP-branded sticks since they seem to float up everywhere.

Thoughts?

Anyone dealt with such a beast?
From what I've read they share chipsets, cpu and memory with certain Mac Pro models.

Funny enough, the Xserve 1,1 uses JEDEC-standard DIMMs , something which seems prohibited in your Mac Pro system.

Considering the size and the amount of heated components inside, I must say it's a fairly silent 1U server after all.
I work as an IT-Consultant and deal alot with HP Proliant based Intel systems, whereas 1U servers *always* tend to emit loud screeming noises, just because of cooling requirements. The Woodcrest based HP Proliants would be equal to Generation 5 (G5) units for comparence and I know that neither of the G5-models is anywhere near silent. There's just too much heat coming from both CPUs and the FB-DIMMs.

The other Xserve 3,1 is Nehalem-based and from what I know they would be equal to HP Proliant G6-series. I haven't dealt much with those generations, but I know the later G7-models are damn near whisper quiet, for beeing servers. Also I believe power consumption is considered much lower on the Nehalem (and newer) generation CPUs.
Nehalem (and newer) uses DDR3 memory which doesn't even require heatspreaders, something that also indicate lower power requirements = less heat.

Talk about jumping to conclusions.

No, really. My boss (who owns a sidekick Mac-hosting company) had these two taken out of service since he replaced them with newer mini's. He upright gave them to me, with the option that I sell one of them for him. I have a kind boss.

I'm right about to install Mountain Lion but was wondering about the "Server version" mentioned in the Xserve User Guide. From what I know there isn't such thing called a special server version of OSX anymore, just an app you buy from Mac App Store, right? Is this still current with the Xserve?

I did install the server addon and it was no pita, really... next, next, finish. In that order.
Now what on earth I would need a Wiki server for or much of the other stuff is beyond me, but atleast I can manage the Xserve more decent through remote tools and use it for Time Machine backups.

I don't know why but for some reason when I try to track down HDD trays (or "Apple Drive Modules") some sellers indicate that the particular SATA tray fits "G5 Xserver and Intel, not Intel 2009").
What on earth is the difference?

Has anyone else seen any difference in the HDD trays?

I have a Belkin 800Mb card at home, NIB and unused. This actually got me thinking... Hmmm...

And guess what I found on this particular board? (Belkin F5U623)

TSB82AA2 and it's partner TSB81BA3. Fsck.
Back to the pile again...

Must. Resist. Urge.

Too much Yamazaki, Hamei?

OMG.
That's some news indeed.

I have a customer (former employer) which relies quite heavily on OpenVMS. I guess they have to rewrite their plans now...

I have an Origin 3000 (full) rack for free. However, shipping from northern Sweden would be... interesting.

My boss had this Mac Mini (late model) which he accidently broke when he tried replacing its harddrives.
The miniature cable connector for the temp sensor for one of the harddrives came loose from the motherboard and after my attempt at resoldering the connector, the fans were still att full tilt.

Any ideas?

Since he offered me to buy it from him for less than coffee money, I'd figure I could at least give it a try. If everything else fails it might sit as a server beside my Xserve in the garage - there it can whine all day long and noone would care.

What about fan-limiting software? Does such thing excist?

Mid-2010 Mac Mini Server
(2.66GHz Core2 Duo)

smcFanControl only sets minimum fan speed, not maximum.

Found it right on - SSDFanCtrl
Originally intended for iMac and it's horrible harddrive temp sensors, but forum posts suggest it works OK with the single fan on the Mini as well.

Tried it - works 100%