Topic: New Server

[geek3]

I am putting in a new server for home use. I have dialup. will the Conexant HSFI CX11252-11 modem work?. also I am going to put it on a Dell Diemsion 4600c (small form factor). also will the on board broadcom network adaptor work.

and will it be fast engough?

Intel p4 2.8Ghz (800mhz FSB)
512mb DDR (PC2700) 2x256
40GB Maxtor IDE hardive
on Board Ethernet

[David Harper]

Welcome to the forums

Unfortunately Conexant modems are generally winmodems, which means that it is unlikely to work with SME Server. You may have better luck with an external modem connected via a serial port.

2.8Ghz is fine for a home server, and while 512Mb of RAM is a little old-fashioned, it should be adequate. The Broadcom should be fine.

[elmarconi]

FYI: My homeserver:
PIII-1000MHz, 512 Mb, 2 x 160Gb RAID1.
I bought new harddisks, needed more space and these were a lot more quiet...
 
If 40 Gb is enough space for you, I'd seriously consider getting a second (used) 40Gb disk. The advantage of having RAID1 to protect you from disk failure is worth every cent...

The real fun part is you can already go ahead and install, and add the 2nd disk later! Just read the manuals and the wiki about RAID.

I am putting in a new server for home use. I have dialup. will the Conexant HSFI CX11252-11 modem work?.

Linmodems:
http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/
http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/
Search for CentOS4 or RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 drivers.

[geek3]

ok, thanks. sad that I have to pay for drivers.

and I try downloading the image at the library today (I have dialup) it took 3hrs but then the image ended up being corrupt. can anyone mail me a cd? not trying to begg or anything but I probally wont be able to get it any other way.

edit: never mind this image isn't corrupt I selected the one that terminate after start helps if you burn the right one. Sorry.

[geek3]

I have it install, DHCP is working, and assigning ips. but I can't access the admin panel form another computer. and I setup a start webpage (just to test it) and it doesn't work either both just time out. and it also doesn't respond to pings. not sure what's going on. Please help