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HP Proliant N40L MicroServer £240 - £100 CASHBACK @ Ebuyer or DABS (with -£10 with SALE10 code)
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Posted 29 December 2011

HP Proliant N40L MicroServer £240 - £100 CASHBACK @ Ebuyer or DABS (with -£10 with SALE10 code)

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Well I could buy a NAS (Network Attached Storage) to store and serve all my networked devices but why bother when I can pick one of these beauties up for £140 including free Super Saver delivery - wow!

There was 50 odd in stock a little earlier and although there is free software available (Linux etc), I am about to order with a copy of Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 (Licence and media - 1 server, 10 CALs - OEM - CD/DVD - 64-bit - English) which ebuyer also has for only £34.88 - linkage below:

ebuyer.com/269…128

It's £10 more than listed on here previously and HP is accepting cash-back claims until the end of January 2012 for invoices dated up until 31st December 2011 - see the linky below:

dabs.com/Ima…pdf

Oh and don't forget your 2% quidco.

Hope it helps someone out - happy shopping!!

Ssshh - it super quiet spec is below:

Chassis type Ultra Micro Tower
Standard storage connection Non-hot plug 3.5-inch SATA
Tape or Disk Drives (range) (4) LFF SATA; non-hot plug
Processor clock speed 1500 MHz
Processor family AMD Turion II Neo
Number of processors installed 1
Processor model N40L
Processor number of cores 2
L2 cache 2 MB
Motherboard southbridge AMD SB820M
Motherboard chipset AMD RS785E
Total storage capacity 250 GB
Hard disk drive capacity 250 GB
Hard disk interface Serial ATA
Hard disk size 8.89 cm (3.5 ")
Number of hard drives supported 4
Maximum storage capacity 8 TB
Internal memory 2048 MB
Maximum internal memory 8 GB
ECC Y
Internal memory type DDR3
Memory slots 2x DIMM
Memory layout 1 x 2048 MB
Memory clock speed 800 MHz

Simple to own and easy to use

Server performance but at a PC price
Designed to make adding drives or peripherals a minimal effort
At a 22 dBA noise level, it is quiet for ergonomic working environment
Space-saving; ideal for smaller environments

Note: No optical drive included
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  2. Jetpac's avatar
    just found out the SALE10 code still woks with DABS = £229.98 inc VAT and DEL!!
  3. PlaggyTerry's avatar
    I don't get why everyone's creaming themselves over these things. Yes, it makes sense if you're using it as an actual SOHO server to run regular services like file, print, DHCP, etc or to even have SBS on but those folks using them as media players / NAS devices are missing the point. To use as a NAS, why not buy a dedicated NAS? It'll use far less power and decent ones actually power down when idle. Plus what's with installing 8GB? Do you actually have anything that requires 8GB RAM?

    It could also serve as a nice little ESXi box but even then the CPU isn't all that.

    For those who want a media player, why not just get some thing like WDLive or Acer Revo / XBMC Live combo that works straight out of the box?
    (edited)
  4. kandinsky's avatar
    Just in case someone does nt realise... you need to buy HDDs for this too, they are nt included.
  5. deleted9249's avatar
    Sykos

    can i get power consumption on this? I'm looking for a NAS at the moment … can i get power consumption on this? I'm looking for a NAS at the moment and this looks superb but i daresay i'm correct in beleiving the power figures for this are going to be upwards of 300W while a standard NAS would be far less i would have thought. Might not be a problem for others to which this is an amazing deal.




    (Actual power usage seems to be between 30 - 45 watts)
    tekforums.net
  6. Kata_Tjuta's avatar
    I was going to order this, then I spotted the small print
    "Product must have been delivered and invoiced between 1 November and 31 December 2011"

    oO
  7. deleted274024's avatar
    Kata_Tjuta

    I was going to order this, then I spotted the small print"Product must … I was going to order this, then I spotted the small print"Product must have been delivered and invoiced between 1 November and 31 December 2011"oO



    Yay, one free internet for someone actually reading the terms and conditions!

    13265432-t4bbo

  8. deleted106323's avatar
    Mine arrived today (from Dabs), didn't realise it would be here so soon, haven't brought a keyboard back from work yet so can't do anything with it! No bloody keyboard in sight (I'm on a laptop).

    EDIT: Thought I'd try a PS3 chat pad but no VGA cable in the house. Ha, I give up.
    (edited)
  9. deleted451851's avatar
    AddictWeb

    I run 2008 R2 with XBMC, Sickbeard, Couchpotato and SABnzb as well.]



    Nice. Personally I'd probably install SpogStream, SofaPlunge, EX-nurk, Wogglefin (2.351 obviously) and the d-MuLex client.

    Each to their own though.
  10. bargainhunter45's avatar
    Someone's expired this, it needs unexpiring, doesn't finish until 31.01.12
  11. uzzie's avatar
    fishboy25uk

    The casback offer is expired now so title should be changed to reflect … The casback offer is expired now so title should be changed to reflect this, unless anyone can confirm its been extended?



    Link below shows offer has been extended till 31st January 2012.

    image.ebuyer.com/cus…pdf
    (edited)
  12. string158's avatar
    fishboy25uk

    The casback offer is expired now so title should be changed to reflect … The casback offer is expired now so title should be changed to reflect this, unless anyone can confirm its been extended?



    Yes, the offer has been extended until 31 January 2012.

    Andl - Personally I dont think its too loud. I've not run the microserver without the graphics card so cant comment on how much noise is from the graphics card or the case fan. Overall though its quiter than my old Readnyas DUO which was quite loud when the drives were spinning, this Microserver is probably on par with my PS3. If you're listening to music or watching TV I'd doubt that you'd notice it. Putting it in a cupboard / TV unit would further reduce noice.
  13. deleted274024's avatar
    meinnit

    Anyone know which socket the motherboard has?


    The CPU is soldered onto the board I believe.
  14. deleted106323's avatar
    No idea how many cores (pretty sure it's single core) but it's a lovely quick CPU, much quicker than I imagined.

    I have Server 2008 R2 running along with Filezilla server to access files from anywhere, uTorrent to automatically download my torrents through rss, Yawcam to remotely view the lounge and motion detection recording (emailed to me automatically) and xmbc to play all the movie/tv shows.

    And it does it all very smoothly.
    (edited)
  15. qal1h's avatar
    sancho1983

    Anybody know how to do the cashback claim online? Mine.came today and … Anybody know how to do the cashback claim online? Mine.came today and don't want to fiddle too much until I know It's being processedAlso still looking for a way to add the fifth drive.



    Heres the link to the cashback form
    www8.hp.com/uk/…tml

    Heres a link to adding 5th drive, posted earlier
    avforums.com/for…tml
  16. Jetpac's avatar
    OK what you need to do:

    1) download the hp bios from here:
    Your text here

    2) download the modified bios here:
    mediafire.com/?bn…4x9

    3) Run the.exe from the original HP bios.

    4) Run hpqusb.exe from INSIDE where you installed the hp bios software to (c:/ something i think)
    if its not there (im not sure if it is in there from the begining or not) download it from the browser window and move the exe to the bios software install folder.

    5) Once the usb stick is created... it might take a little while, Drag the modified bios file onto the usb stick and click replace (you shouldnt need to rename anything)

    6) make sure the server is off and plug in the usb stick

    7) turn the server on and it should pick up the bios update and do it automatically.

    you know if it is installed as it will now say "thebay" in the bios revision or something like that.

    9) enter the bios go to Southbridge Config, SATA 4/5 and disable sata 4/5 IDE mode. that will enable the change.

    10) install windows

    that is step by step what i did, with a bit less trial and error :P
  17. juux's avatar
    noh

    Take the top cover off the case. Stick a bit of masking tape over the … Take the top cover off the case. Stick a bit of masking tape over the blue LED and then replace the top cover,



    Yes, this is how I did mine as the tape on its own wasn't enough.

    avforums.com/for…tml
    (edited)
  18. julian_1234's avatar
    Are you sure your SAS cable is properly seated?
    I believe that feeds the four bays.
  19. deleted260085's avatar
    Just bought this, for son,
    is the care pack cashback 30% offer extended as well?
  20. telferraz's avatar
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    kandinsky

    Just in case someone does nt realise... you need to buy HDDs for this … Just in case someone does nt realise... you need to buy HDDs for this too, they are nt included.



    although it does come with a 250GB drive to get you started, you will soon use this up so agree that you'll need to buy some bigger drives - i think there's space for 4 in there ;-)
  21. deleted400238's avatar
    kandinsky

    Just in case someone does nt realise... you need to buy HDDs for this … Just in case someone does nt realise... you need to buy HDDs for this too, they are nt included.


    You get one with it according to their site...

    - Ultra micro tower
    - AMD Turion II Neo N40L / 1.5GHz
    - 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
    - HDD 1x 250GB
  22. telferraz's avatar
    Author
    Bumpydog

    Just bought this, for son, is the care pack cashback 30% offer extended … Just bought this, for son, is the care pack cashback 30% offer extended as well?



    i am not certain but HP only lists one very expensive (£1,750+) care pack at the base of that pdf linked above.
  23. deleted260085's avatar
    telferraz

    i am not certain but HP only lists one very expensive (£1,750+) care pack … i am not certain but HP only lists one very expensive (£1,750+) care pack at the base of that pdf linked above.




    Sorry I meant this item?

    amazon.co.uk/HP-…8-1
  24. loopie's avatar
    Excellent bit of kit, works like a dream
  25. deleted274024's avatar
    Power consumption?
  26. deleted106323's avatar
    Anyone running WHS on this, how does it run? Am thinking of getting one for that or FreeNAS, anyone done that?
  27. Sootie's avatar
    Buy it from Dabs through Quidco - here

    Use the £10 off voucher SALE10 and get it for £229.98
  28. RTi's avatar
    Mine arrived today.. very impressed with it.. Server 2008 R2 is running well on it.

    much better to buy one of these than a standard NAS ..as you will outgrow it.
  29. telferraz's avatar
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    Sootie

    Buy it from Dabs through Quidco - hereUse the £10 off voucher SALE10 and … Buy it from Dabs through Quidco - hereUse the £10 off voucher SALE10 and get it for £229.98



    Sootie

    Buy it from Dabs through Quidco - hereUse the £10 off voucher SALE10 and … Buy it from Dabs through Quidco - hereUse the £10 off voucher SALE10 and get it for £229.98



    tis a good shout - Dabs website says that they have 3 left if you're quick ...
  30. telferraz's avatar
    Author
    AddictWeb

    I run 2008 R2 with XBMC, Sickbeard, Couchpotato and SABnzb as well. … I run 2008 R2 with XBMC, Sickbeard, Couchpotato and SABnzb as well. Upgraded the graphics and RAM and it runs as a glorious full HD media player and server. Some useful links below:HP Microserver purchase and setup guideInstalling Server 2008 R2Setting up XMBC / Automated media setup



    just as i plan to do but you're clearly way ahead of me already - this may be worth a read as it looks like other bright sparks also have this kit ;-)
  31. deleted106323's avatar
    On the HP website it says the RAM has to be max 800mhz yet I can't find a 4gb dd3 stick that runs at that speed? Seem to start at 1333mhz.

    Which is what RAM it matches to if you put it on Kingston.

    Anyone know which is right? Am after 8gb, overkill I'm sure, but better over than under!

    Also if anyone has recommendations for a graphics card that would be cool.
  32. Deanoaka's avatar
    I was gonna buy a ReadyNAS to stream my media to my PS3 and XBOX 360, would this do the same thing once setup correctly, and can I access this from my MacBook when I'm out and about?
  33. deleted106323's avatar
    Deanoaka

    I was gonna buy a ReadyNAS to stream my media to my PS3 and XBOX 360, … I was gonna buy a ReadyNAS to stream my media to my PS3 and XBOX 360, would this do the same thing once setup correctly, and can I access this from my MacBook when I'm out and about?


    It would replace the ReadyNas and PS3/360 if you wanted it to. Put the content on the N40L and simply play that through your TV.

    And yes you could setup something to access it when away Might be best/easiest if you just used Dropbox so it synced whatever you put in your Dropbox folder on your MBP. I'll probably set up an FTP address I can access from anywhere to drop stuff to.
    (edited)
  34. yellowfinger's avatar
    I can't find the link/form for the £100 cash back that has been extended to 31 Jan 2012.

    The link posted by OP (http://www8.hp.com/uk/en/pdf/PA0031_Microsoft_ROK_Cash_Back_Dec_11_tcm_183_1141156.pdf) is only showing the £200 cash back, which you must purchase a Microsoft server OS in order to qualify for the cash back.

    The page here is still showing the £100 cash back is valid until 31 Dec 2011 only.
    www8.hp.com/uk/…tml
    (edited)
  35. deleted134467's avatar
    can i get power consumption on this?


    I'm looking for a NAS at the moment and this looks superb but i daresay i'm correct in beleiving the power figures for this are going to be upwards of 300W while a standard NAS would be far less i would have thought. Might not be a problem for others to which this is an amazing deal.
  36. deleted9249's avatar
    sunnydurian

    I can't find the link/form for the £100 cash back that has been extended … I can't find the link/form for the £100 cash back that has been extended to 31 Jan 2012.The link posted by OP (http://www8.hp.com/uk/en/pdf/PA0031_Microsoft_ROK_Cash_Back_Dec_11_tcm_183_1141156.pdf) is only showing the £200 cash back, which you must purchase a Microsoft server OS in order to qualify for the cash back.The page here is still showing the £100 cash back is valid until 31 Dec 2011 only.http://www8.hp.com/uk/en/campaign/focus-for-smb/solution.html#/tab2/




    I can't find the form either, would be better to wait untill it shows up.
  37. deleted134467's avatar
    Oh my, thanks! Hot hot hot!
  38. deleted106323's avatar
    Yeah, invoice dated 31st Dec but also has to be delivered by that date to qualify for the cashback so until it's concrete that it's extended until end of Jan I'd hold off ordering.
    (edited)
  39. deleted274024's avatar
    Sykos

    can i get power consumption on this? I'm looking for a NAS at the moment … can i get power consumption on this? I'm looking for a NAS at the moment and this looks superb but i daresay i'm correct in beleiving the power figures for this are going to be upwards of 300W while a standard NAS would be far less i would have thought. Might not be a problem for others to which this is an amazing deal.



    300W? No way.
  40. Rolyin's avatar
    Just ordered mine
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