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Subject: Re: [H] Optimal computer for FreeBSD
In-Reply-To: <199702251253.PAA23045@ns.extech.msk.su> from "Vnotchenko S.S." at "Feb 25, 97 03:53:17 pm"
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:31:53 -0800 (PST)
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>Hi, all!
>My friends and I planing to use 2.1.7R-FreeBSD as main server
>(DNS,Web,INND,FTP) for ours ISP network. 
>We want use something like this: PCI, Pentium-PRO ATX CPU, 64 Mb EDO RAM,
>2x4.5 Gb SCSI, 
>8x SCSI CD-ROM, 10Mbit Ethernet. Please, recommend us hardware (firm,
>model) known as best 
>(reliable, fast) working under 2.1.7R-FreeBSD (PCI devices if possible). 
>
>---
>CPU: 
Intel 133Mhz. are a goof buy now. 200Mhz are damn pricey

>Motherboard:
Asus Motherboards are very good. I have never heard anything bad about
them. Make sure the chip set is a Triton-II (Intel's 430HX PCIset)

>SCSI Host adapter:
I have had very good luck with Adaptec controllers. The 2940 is a very good
PCI SCSI controller.

>SCSI Hard drives:
I have good luck with seagate drives. Others may tell you different.

>SCSI CD-ROM:
Do you really need 8X speed? If you are just using the CD-ROM drive to pull
data off a CD save your money and buy a 4X. I have had good luck with my
NEC. 

>Ethernet card:
I have a cheapo NE2000 clone. The DEC PCI ethernet cards are very good.


Josef

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