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PP Mguire
10-18-2007, 08:57 AM
So i just got this stuff today! Its a G2 server with dual cpu 1.4ghz PIIIs and 6slots for ECC PC133. And a Fiberoptic Switcher.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/pp_mguire/G2server4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/pp_mguire/G2server3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/pp_mguire/G2server2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/pp_mguire/G2server.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/pp_mguire/Fiberswitcher.jpg


So uh anybody have any kinda idea what i can do with this switcher? I was told its really fast.
Acidtears33
10-18-2007, 02:36 PM
I believe the FO switch will allow for maximum bandwidth between PC's on the network as well as to the server.
Xero (1)ne
10-18-2007, 06:08 PM
Two words PPM:

LAN TIME
zachig
10-18-2007, 06:52 PM
Two words PPM:

LAN TIME
Hehehe...:lol:

Nice :grin: But what are you planning to do with it? :roll:
PP Mguire
10-18-2007, 07:28 PM
Idk really. Im going to get some SCSI drives, some more PC133 ram, and a second proccy for the G2 of course. THat thing is awesome to me even if it is old. You turn it on and those little fans sound like a 747 taking off!! I think its just amazing i have a REAL server and i have all the books, cables and mounting hardware to go with it.

The Switcher im having a probem with. I have NO idea how to use this thing or rather exactly what it does.
zachig
10-19-2007, 12:50 AM
Idk really. Im going to get some SCSI drives, some more PC133 ram, and a second proccy for the G2 of course. THat thing is awesome to me even if it is old. You turn it on and those little fans sound like a 747 taking off!! I think its just amazing i have a REAL server and i have all the books, cables and mounting hardware to go with it.
Well...VERY NICE. :grin:

You can always use it to do some massive folding for Bjorn3D team. :icon_tiphat: That would be GREAT! ;-)

The Switcher im having a probem with. I have NO idea how to use this thing or rather exactly what it does.
Sorry...I can't help you with this one...:frown:
PP Mguire
10-19-2007, 03:25 AM
ACtualy thats exactly what i plan on doing with it. I can run the dual core one to use each CPU right? And i plan on getting the best CPU for that slot as well. My current server actualy cant fold on a 24/7 basis. Were having troubles with it ATM.

I was told its like a regular LAN 10/100 switcher cept just fiber optics and soooo much faster. Like in the 100gb/s range (gigabit). Idk how id even hook that up to computers let alone know where to get cable. Im so un-knowledgable on fiber its unreal.
zachig
10-19-2007, 02:55 PM
ACtualy thats exactly what i plan on doing with it.
Well then...It will be GREAT! :grin: GOOD LUCK then...:icon_tiphat:
PP Mguire
10-24-2007, 04:06 PM
Sold the switcher for $250. I found out what those things are really used for (as opposed to what i thought) and there is no way i can ever afford to use that thing. Im using the money to invest in my G2 instead.
zachig
10-24-2007, 05:52 PM
Sold the switcher for $250.
WOW!!! Quite A LOT! Very nice!!! :grin: Especially in your case, where you didn't have any use for it...;-)
PP Mguire
10-26-2007, 02:52 AM
Yea that was the plan. Im saving still for my 9800GTX when it comes out :) (And then im gonna flash it so it says Ultra instead lol)
zachig
10-26-2007, 11:11 AM
Yea that was the plan. Im saving still for my 9800GTX when it comes out :) (And then im gonna flash it so it says Ultra instead lol)
Well...GOOD LUCK then. You gonna have a Super-Duper Video Card that really worth that wait. ;-)
PP Mguire
10-27-2007, 12:03 PM
Yes sir!! I just hope it comes out next month. If not ill settle for SLI 8800GTs or an Ultra.
Schwarz
10-27-2007, 02:08 PM
I think a 9800 would beat my 2 8800GTS 320.
I might try to deal something out to get myself a 9800 when it comes out.
zachig
10-27-2007, 07:07 PM
I think a 9800 would beat my 2 8800GTS 320.
I might try to deal something out to get myself a 9800 when it comes out.
OR...Maybe Scott will get to have one from XFX for one the future contests :lol: and then, maybe one of us will be lucky enough to win it...;-)
werty316
10-27-2007, 07:17 PM
I would just keep it for myself if I was Scott :biggrin:
zachig
10-27-2007, 07:27 PM
I would just keep it for myself if I was Scott :biggrin:
Yeah...hehehe...:lol:

I'm pretty sure we'll see the first one he gets on his mongoose first :lol: and only the 2nd one, we'll get to see it offered in a contest, but I think it's fair enough...;-)
PP Mguire
10-27-2007, 07:32 PM
I think a 9800 would beat my 2 8800GTS 320.I think an ultra beats your 8800s so im pretty sure a 9800 will.