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Posted 5 February 2014
HP Microserver N54L £197.94 down to £97.94 (after £100 cash back) @ ServerPlus
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Finally somewhere has dropped below £100 again
Their site says cashback guaranteed
Free delivery code is MSFREENDUK
Detailed guide on installing XPEnology AKA Synology's DSM Operating System on the HP N54L: cyanlabs.co.uk/tut…ver
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You can also email the cashback form to promotions@out-bound.co.uk
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I also created a desktop application to manage DSM WebUI and SSH in a windows application rather than using a browser, It can be found here - cyanlabs.co.uk/app…dsm
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UPDATED GUIDE BY ME: cyanlabs.co.uk/new…sxi
- Scotta965
Their site says cashback guaranteed
Free delivery code is MSFREENDUK
Detailed guide on installing XPEnology AKA Synology's DSM Operating System on the HP N54L: cyanlabs.co.uk/tut…ver
- Fma965
- Scotta965
You can also email the cashback form to promotions@out-bound.co.uk
- Scotta965
I also created a desktop application to manage DSM WebUI and SSH in a windows application rather than using a browser, It can be found here - cyanlabs.co.uk/app…dsm
- Scotta965
UPDATED GUIDE BY ME: cyanlabs.co.uk/new…sxi
- Scotta965
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sorted byI have WHS (which just about does the trick), Plex, UMS, utorrent. All run on sheduled tasks so I dont have to log in when the little thing starts up.
All you have to factor in is the price of HDD's, some extra RAM (8GB at least) and possibly a cheap low profile graphics card if you want an HDMI output. You can also get a cheap £20 wireless keyboard with built in mouse. Also USB sound output is around £2 on ebay or Amazon - which I've also bought and works fine.
I also have this plugged into the TV, and can run Sky GO so I can watch Sky sports, courtesy of a family member who lets me log in with his account. It works flawlessly.
The way I look at these, is that they are a nice little versatile file server with the bonus of being able to install virtually any OS on them, and can have up to 6 hard drives running at SATA 3GPS. A dedicated 4 bay NAS is obviously better for its purpose, but can end up costing a lot more.
I've got raid striping on 3 drives, which has a throughput of about 340MBs read/write, and the built in 1GB NIC maxes out at around 90-100MB network transfer speed via a Gigabit switch.
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i intend on getting it set up through ESXi soon but currently i was having really slow network issues with it running through ESXi so haven't bothered, since i don't have enough ram to run more than 1 VM currently any way, I get 110mb/s via XPEnology and SMB aka SAMBA aka Windows sharing.
These are the packages i run just incase any one was wondering.
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Once you've advised them that you wish to cancel the order via email within 7 working days, you're covered even if they haven't responded. Just ensure you keep the emails as proof. Contact Citizen's Advice on 0845 404 0506 to open a case and get a case reference number. They'll probably advise you to go to their website at the following link and create a letter from the template:
adviceguide.org.uk/wal…htm
Send the item back, along with the letter to the seller's official address via a trackable service, preferably one with insurance. You may need to read their T&C to see where to send correspondence. The letter gives the retailer 14 days to respond; if they don't, call back Citizen's Advice as it's a criminal offence for a company to breach the Distance Selling Regulations.
Another method you can try, but only if you paid by credit card, is a Section 75 claim but the above is the first route to take.
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I didn't need one, I didn't want one. But I've got one.
I hate you hotukdeals.
( Voted hot by the way )
cyanlabs.co.uk/app…dsm
Download : cyanlabs.co.uk/raw…DSM
Changelog: cyanlabs.co.uk/cha…DSM
Sourcecode: github.com/Cya…DSM
Old Downloads : cyanlabs.co.uk/dow…DSM
Simply extract the archive > run "Synology DSM.exe" > Enter IP > done!
Enjoy.
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The other one is a better deal, some cost (after cash back) with 3 years support
I don't think either of you read what I wrote properly. I said if you get ecc, don't get buffered.
There are two types of ecc ram, buffered and unbuffered (aka registered). The registered stuff doesn't work in the Microserver.
I didn't mention Non-ecc ram - which also works, but you're still looking at 80-90 quid used for 16gb. Also be careful of big stupid heatsinks that some 'gamer' RAM has. Could be too tall for the case.
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I ordered before it went back up!
I'm thinking of getting this pair (16GB (2x8GB) Corsair DDR3 Desktop PC3-12800 (1600), Non-ECC Unbuffered)as scan are local to me.
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If you're "not too much into technical" then I'd leave this alone and buy a NAS, if you however were interested in learning more then simply Google Linux NAS micro server and I'm sure plenty of guides will show up... But the fun is in the configuration, "self building" and endless applications.
For a TV, sound is transmitted, for a PC monitor sound is not, and so it goes into the amplifier.
Yes scanned and emailed to promotions@out-bound.co.uk
Ignore the spec (yes I know it says N40L, but the spec is identical other than the CPU) n40l.wikia.com/wik…ory
OMG wait till the earth turns over a few times. I gets approved quickly by email but still takes over a month for the cheque to come through
Invoice sent as email attachment from Servers+
These are the sources i use,
synology.mdevries.org/spk…ges
and
packages.synocommunity.com/
Yep.
1.download this PDF serversplus.com/pdf…pdf
2.upload it to pdfescape.com/ and fill it in
3.Email the saved PDF and your ballicom invoice (mine was emailed to me)
4.Optional,I also took a picture of the white sticker on the box that has the SN number on etc
5.email to promotions@out-bound.co.uk
Yes mine came yesterday
6th feb
forums.plex.tv/ind…re/
Just download the Plugin.Bundle.zip ,,Unzip then copy the whole folder to the plugin ins folder--- plex>library>aplication support>plex media server>plugins folder
Then it will show up under channels (unsupported appstore) in plex on the nowtv,,loads of other channels on there also.
there is a few plex tools,I just installed library updater,,
um, claim was approved 18th feb. so i assume i bought it like the day before.
ANY one got the stock 2gb ram for sale? willing to pay around £12
oh n and i have a new guide coming out on my website soon, on using ESXi with DSM 5.0 and Gnoboot. Including bypassing the 4gb ram requirement (not recommended but works) and setting up Raw Device/Disk Maps
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Latest Download: cyanlabs.co.uk/raw…DSM
Changelog: cyanlabs.co.uk/cha…DSM
Description: cyanlabs.co.uk/app…dsm
Its just they down include cashback in prices as its not 100% guarenteed
Well no-one has. And I for one find it confusing
Just expire this one
hotukdeals.com/dea…855