HP Microserver N54L £197.94 down to £97.94 (after £100 cash back) @ ServerPlus

These are great, I've got 2 of them, an N40 and N54, and the N54 is much quicker, and better for serving plex.
I 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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Hey guys so i got bored and decided to write a detailed tutorial on installing XPEnology AKA Synology's DSM Operating System on the HP N54L, Here is the guide - cyanlabs.co.uk/tut…ver

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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CarlMatt

I ordered one last week from digital-fusion.co.uk I checked they were … I ordered one last week from digital-fusion.co.uk I checked they were on the HP partner list first. Specified that it had to be a UK model. it arrived but HP has refused cash back. Digital fusion are ignoring emails and phone calls so I'm having trouble sending it back.Read lessRead more

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've gone and bought another one.
I didn't need one, I didn't want one. But I've got one.

I hate you hotukdeals.

( Voted hot by the way )

moaningoldgranny

I sent my claim last night and got a reply this morning saying they will … I sent my claim last night and got a reply this morning saying they will process it as soon as possible. Does that mean my claim has been approved or that they will process my claim for approval as soon as possible?Read lessRead more

Probably the latter seeing as they are the same words.

Here is my creation - Synology Desktop DSM aka Synology DDSM

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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Great price, now I must resist as I already have 2 N40Ls

goonertillidie

Deal still valid. Unexpired.

The other one is a better deal, some cost (after cash back) with 3 years support

joedastudd

I've heard of a lot of people using non-ECC ram with the N54L and not … I've heard of a lot of people using non-ECC ram with the N54L and not having any issues. There is a list of compatible ram on a wiki(a) somewhere.Read lessRead more

marshalex

Not true, there are some types of non-ecc ram which work with the … Not true, there are some types of non-ecc ram which work with the MicroServers. I have an N40L and am using this memory which works fine.There is a new version of the bios out for these which enables windows 8.1 compatibility (doesn't boot with NIC enabled otherwise) which can be found hereRead lessRead more

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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3 year warranty back up to £293.94 inc VAT (£127.94 inc VAT after £166 Cash Back)

I ordered before it went back up!

Thanks for the memory info jacksonliam. Anyone else looking at memory requirements this link might be of interest.

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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Dealer41

Can someone please provide link to build NAS from this for a person who … Can someone please provide link to build NAS from this for a person who is not too much into technical? thanksRead lessRead more

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.

SilverBandit

Do you need the USB soundcard? Can you not get sound through the HDMI on … Do you need the USB soundcard? Can you not get sound through the HDMI on the graphics card?Read lessRead more

For a TV, sound is transmitted, for a PC monitor sound is not, and so it goes into the amplifier.

yselim

Can I install this machine Win7? Other than the sound card what else is … Can I install this machine Win7? Other than the sound card what else is missing?Read lessRead more

Is it really not usable to use a desktop pc?

TC0001

Could someone who has claimed the cashback on these tell me if they … Could someone who has claimed the cashback on these tell me if they posted the form or did they scan and then email it?Read lessRead more

Yes scanned and emailed to promotions@out-bound.co.uk

Remember to include a copy of your invoice as well

emailed my Cash Back claim this morning recieved approval email this afternoon, purchased from Servers+

jimcat

Max ram is 8GB according spec

Proven to use 16GB with no issues

jimcat

Max ram is 8GB according spec

Ignore the spec (yes I know it says N40L, but the spec is identical other than the CPU) n40l.wikia.com/wik…ory

pc5020

ha ok. i emailed them last night and still no reply...

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

tell a lie, I have had a reply regarding cashback. theyre saying I need … tell a lie, I have had a reply regarding cashback. theyre saying I need to send them a copy of the invoices...All I had with my servers was a quote copy inside the clear wallet on the outside of the box...where do I find the invoices?Read lessRead more

Invoice sent as email attachment from Servers+

thecresta

Great stuff.Very interested in some of those packages, cheers for the … Great stuff.Very interested in some of those packages, cheers for the suggestions.Read lessRead more

These are the sources i use,
synology.mdevries.org/spk…ges
and
packages.synocommunity.com/

KongDonkey

I have a broken N40L. Would I be right in thinking the RAM and hard … I have a broken N40L. Would I be right in thinking the RAM and hard drives from there be compatible with the N54 ?Read lessRead more

Yep.

Got it in one KongDonkey ,It was the sticker,noticed yesterday which was lucky,thought I had a dud!,, What I did was as already said on here,and you probably already know this.

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

Mine does it from a cold boot. I've read others do so it's normal I would say.

davyboyz

Anyone got their cheque yet?

Yes mine came yesterday

davyboyz

What date did you submit yours?

6th feb

davyboyz

Have you a link?

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,,

davyboyz

What date did you buy yours?

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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Hey guys for those using my synology DDSM desktop client i have released a update, new update has built in auto update system like most my other applications, fixes a few bugs etc. full changelog below.

Latest Download: cyanlabs.co.uk/raw…DSM

Changelog: cyanlabs.co.uk/cha…DSM

Description: cyanlabs.co.uk/app…dsm

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Title needs to say £197.94

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plainjane1983

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Its just they down include cashback in prices as its not 100% guarenteed

I've created a new deal with the link to the 3 year deal as the deal link as I don't want people to miss out on the better deal accidentally, this one can prob be removed

plainjane1983

I've created a new deal with the link to the 3 year deal as the deal link … I've created a new deal with the link to the 3 year deal as the deal link as I don't want people to miss out on the better deal accidentally, this one can prob be removedRead lessRead more

Well no-one has. And I for one find it confusing

plainjane1983

I've created a new deal with the link to the 3 year deal as the deal link … I've created a new deal with the link to the 3 year deal as the deal link as I don't want people to miss out on the better deal accidentally, this one can prob be removedRead lessRead more

Just expire this one

Just ordered. Didn't want the greater initial outlay - so I wouldn't expire this if I were you.

Deal still valid. Unexpired.

Duplicate - same op
hotukdeals.com/dea…855