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Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 14:13:23 +0200
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From: Kondie <kondwani@malawi.net>
Subject: FreeBSD server
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Hello,

I am in the process of acquiring a hardware platform for hosting a mail 
server. I am considering a Compaq Proliant ML server. The basic 
configuration comes with 128Mb SDRAM, PIII 1Ghz processor, Hot Plug drive 
cage, no RAID, 1 7200 rpm Pluggable Universal Ultra2 SCSI hard drive. Will 
this be okay to run FreeBSD with a pop3 and smtp server (about 50, 000 
e-mails a day)? Do I need RAID? Additional drives? Is there any other 
server that is generally better suited to FBSD out-of-box?

I know I have to check the Hardware Compatibility list, but I need to know 
if the Compaq is a good pick, and if it is not, any suggestions on which 
server I can comfortably use. I am a newbie to FreeBSD (and Unix in 
general). Another thing is I have a budget constraint so I'm looking for 
something that is not expensive.

Any suggestions are very welcome.

Kondie.


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