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barebone Shuttle server build-out

hey all, I'm planning to replace my 6 year old Dell "server". I basically want to be able to run ~2-6 VMs at any time, including a couple servers (SMTP, HTTP, SVN, etc.), network scanning systems, and one that will store all "important" files: old emails, financial docs, etc. In short, not...
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- Mar 22, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Barebones
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

I ended up going a bit cheaper, with a refurbished HP Elitebook 8540p: HP 8540p XP7 i7 620M 2.66GHz 320GB 4GB(2DM) DVDRW(LS) 15.6HD+(1600x900) WLAN BT Cam Paid $150 to upgrade to a 3 year warranty, for a total of $1050. 10 day return policy is reassuring, but hopefully this one will work out...
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- Post #21
- Oct 19, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

An 8540w for just a bit more - $1250: HP 8540w i7 620M 2.66GHz 250GB 4GB DVDRW(LS) 15.6HD+(1600x900) WLAN FX880M 1GB Cam The customer service person I spoke to couldn't determine whether the HDD is 5400 or 7200 rpm - but I can't imagine them putting a 5400 rpm drive in an EliteBook, right...
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- Post #20
- Oct 19, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

You're right - now that I look more closely, there are some good deals. For example: Refurbished HP 8540p XP7 i7 620M 2.66GHz 250GB 4GB DVDRW(LS) 15.6HD(1366x768) WLAN NVS 5100 1GB Cam But at $1200 for a refurbished laptop, I don't see it as that compelling a deal.. re: the 3yr nbd...
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- Post #19
- Oct 19, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Unfortunately I think the Elitebooks are a bit out of my price range, for the specs I want. They're probably a bit overkill for my needs in terms of durability, anyways. ; ) So now I've narrowed down my options to a Toshiba Tecra A11 (Ubuntu-certified, for what it's worth) vs. a custom HP...
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- Post #16
- Oct 18, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Wow, a lot of hp elitebook love! Though it'll hurt my bank account, I will check these out more closely..
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- Post #12
- Oct 10, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Yup - both cost a bit more than I was hoping to spend, but they do meet my requirements. Leanings towards Lenovo T510 at this point, but still considering.. Thanks again for your input.
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- Post #7
- Oct 8, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Thank you both for the suggestions - I'll check em in detail tomorrow..
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- Post #4
- Oct 7, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Hello, I am interested in recommendations for a laptop that fits the following criteria: - i5 or i7 Intel processor - 4GB+ RAM - Nvidia video card - at least 300GB HDD, 7200 rpm - clickable mouse buttons (i.e., not the touchpad "buttons" that are touch-only) - 15-16" screen - $700-1100 It will...
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- Oct 6, 2010
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Laptops
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

Crossover cable to hub uplink port produces link & activity lights, and connectivity appears to be working well.. so, false alarm on the hardware failure speculation due to ebay purchase paranoia and lack of understanding of basic Pix networking. thanks very much for the help, folks...
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- Post #8
- Nov 3, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

I would like to have easy sniffing/monitoring capability inside the firewall. This is only for a home network (consisting of 2-3 internal systems), so I'm not too worried about speed/performance. If the hub setup becomes problematic though, I would switch over to a cheap switch for this...
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- Post #7
- Nov 3, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

I was able to reset the password by accessing monitor mode, and configuring the external interface (eth0) to pull the reset file from a TFTP server on the same network segment. I've now reset the device to factory defaults, and the internal interface (eth1) appears to be working, from what I...
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- Post #5
- Nov 3, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

Thanks for the responses. I have tried a few basic username/password combinations, without luck. I hadn't thought of the fact that the interface might be shutdown -- I'll try to check that if/when I get access. I also hadn't thought of the fact that the interface might need to be...
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- Post #4
- Nov 2, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

I bought a used PIX 506E off ebay several months ago. Immediately after I received it, I powered it on, and checked the version by console connection. Everything seemed to be in order, so I put it aside until I could work on it. Now that I'm ready to install/configure it, unfortunately, it...
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- Nov 2, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Networking
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Cisco switch upgrade problem

Heh, good memory mcmilljb. This is exactly why I bought it -- my home network project (involving IDS off SPAN port) is moving along very, very slowly, but so far so good..
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- Post #13
- Oct 29, 2008
- Forum: Networking

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