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]]> By: Miklas Bulskihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-34738 Miklas Bulski Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:44:42 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-34738 Great setup, and likely there is no need to go with SSD. Just spend some time optimizing MySQL queries. Siliconmechanics are great guys, you can also count on http:\\www.abmx.com, or dell. Instead of 3Ware you probably would be better of with LSI, but nothing wrong with 3ware thoug. As of chassy supermicro would be a more straight forward solution. Bounding onboard nics should be no prob. Great setup, and likely there is no need to go with SSD. Just spend some time optimizing MySQL queries. Siliconmechanics are great guys, you can also count on http:\\www.abmx.com, or dell. Instead of 3Ware you probably would be better of with LSI, but nothing wrong with 3ware thoug. As of chassy supermicro would be a more straight forward solution. Bounding onboard nics should be no prob.

]]> By: Interesting Information Collectorhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-7132 Interesting Information Collector Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:41:01 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-7132 I don't think I would use SSD technology in a database server anyway. I've heard that the difference between the write and read speeds is huge when compared to traditional drives. If you've got a database that's going to need plenty of writes and reads both - then you'd really pay a performance penalty for the SSD. I don't think I would use SSD technology in a database server anyway. I've heard that the difference between the write and read speeds is huge when compared to traditional drives. If you've got a database that's going to need plenty of writes and reads both – then you'd really pay a performance penalty for the SSD.

]]> By: Rene Glembotzkyhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-7081 Rene Glembotzky Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:03:18 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-7081 Well it sounds interesing, we're currently planning a large scale MySQL environment and this your article really helpfully. Hope to post our configuration in about two weeks :-) Well it sounds interesing, we're currently planning a large scale MySQL environment and this your article really helpfully. Hope to post our configuration in about two weeks :-)

]]> By: Dimonhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-5893 Dimon Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:13:56 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-5893 For our needs, this config(got from SilMech, too) is the best i've seen between 5 or 6 vendors, inc. Dell, apaq digitall, RME, etc.: CPU: 2 x Intel Xeon E5450 Quad-Core 3.00GHz, 12MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, 45nm Hi-k RAM: 32GB (16 x 2GB) 667MHz Fully Buffered DIMM - Interleaved NIC: Dual Intel 82563EB 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs (w/ I/OAT) - Integrated Management: IPMI 2.0 Card with Management Interface, Additional NIC, and KVM over LAN Low-Profile PCIe x8: No Item Selected Low-Profile PCIe x4: No Item Selected LP PCI-X 133MHz - 1: No Item Selected SAS RAID Controller: 3Ware 9690SA-8I SAS/SATA RAID Controller with 512MB Cache and Battery Backup Hot-Swap Drive - 1: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS Hot-Swap Drive - 2: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS Hot-Swap Drive - 3: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS Hot-Swap Drive - 4: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS Hot-Swap Drive - 5: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS Hot-Swap Drive - 6: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS NOTE: Fixed HDDs are connected to onboard Intel SATA controller unless otherwise specified Fixed Drive: No Item Selected Fixed / Floppy Drive: 1.44MB Low-Profile Floppy Drive Optical Drive: Low-Profile DVD-ROM Drive Power Supply: Redundant 700W Power Supply with PFC Rail Kit: Sliding Rail Kit OS: No Item Selected Warranty: Expert Included plus 3-year Expert OnCall Support, 8 x 5 NBD For our needs, this config(got from SilMech, too) is the best i've seen between 5 or 6 vendors, inc. Dell, apaq digitall, RME, etc.:
CPU: 2 x Intel Xeon E5450 Quad-Core 3.00GHz, 12MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, 45nm Hi-k
RAM: 32GB (16 x 2GB) 667MHz Fully Buffered DIMM – Interleaved
NIC: Dual Intel 82563EB 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs (w/ I/OAT) – Integrated
Management: IPMI 2.0 Card with Management Interface, Additional NIC, and KVM over LAN
Low-Profile PCIe x8: No Item Selected
Low-Profile PCIe x4: No Item Selected
LP PCI-X 133MHz – 1: No Item Selected
SAS RAID Controller: 3Ware 9690SA-8I SAS/SATA RAID Controller with 512MB Cache and Battery Backup
Hot-Swap Drive – 1: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS
Hot-Swap Drive – 2: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS
Hot-Swap Drive – 3: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS
Hot-Swap Drive – 4: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS
Hot-Swap Drive – 5: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS
Hot-Swap Drive – 6: 300GB Fujitsu Max (3.0Gb/s, 15Krpm, 16MB Cache, NCQ) SAS
NOTE: Fixed HDDs are connected to onboard Intel SATA controller unless otherwise specified
Fixed Drive: No Item Selected
Fixed / Floppy Drive: 1.44MB Low-Profile Floppy Drive
Optical Drive: Low-Profile DVD-ROM Drive
Power Supply: Redundant 700W Power Supply with PFC
Rail Kit: Sliding Rail Kit
OS: No Item Selected
Warranty: Expert Included plus 3-year Expert OnCall Support, 8 x 5 NBD

]]> By: Artem Russakovskiihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-5150 Artem Russakovskii Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:29:52 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-5150 <p><p>So, here's the final configuration and quote I got from Silicon Mechanics, which I'm quite happy about:<br /> <ul><br /> <li>RakX 2U chassis<br /> <li>2x Intel Xeon E5420 Quad-core 2.5Ghz, 12MB cache CPUs<br /> <li>32GB (16x 2GB) 667Mhz Fully Buffered RAM<br /> <li>2x integrated gbit NICs<br /> <li>IPMI 2.0 remote management card with KVM over LAN<br /> <li>3Ware 9690SA-4I RAID controller with 512MB cache and battery backup<br /> <li>12x 74GB Seagate Cheetah 15K.5 15KRPM SAS drives<br /> <li>redundant 700W power supply<br /> <li>sliding rail kit<br /> <li>5 year advance component exchange warranty<br /> <li>OS RAID: 73GB HW RAID1<br /> <li>DATA RAID: 365GB HW RAID10<br /> </ul><br /> Total price: <b>$6176</b> + tax, free shipping.</p></p>

So, here's the final configuration and quote I got from Silicon Mechanics, which I'm quite happy about:

  • RakX 2U chassis
  • 2x Intel Xeon E5420 Quad-core 2.5Ghz, 12MB cache CPUs
  • 32GB (16x 2GB) 667Mhz Fully Buffered RAM
  • 2x integrated gbit NICs
  • IPMI 2.0 remote management card with KVM over LAN
  • 3Ware 9690SA-4I RAID controller with 512MB cache and battery backup
  • 12x 74GB Seagate Cheetah 15K.5 15KRPM SAS drives
  • redundant 700W power supply
  • sliding rail kit
  • 5 year advance component exchange warranty
  • OS RAID: 73GB HW RAID1
  • DATA RAID: 365GB HW RAID10

Total price: $6176 + tax, free shipping.

]]> By: Artem Russakovskiihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4819 Artem Russakovskii Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:32:38 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4819 How much did those set you back, leo? How much did those set you back, leo?

]]> By: leohttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4818 leo Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:28:33 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4818 We bought some new Dell Server lately. You find the infos here http://techblog.tilllate.com/2008/02/22/new-db-servers/. For us a lot of ram and fast disk are very important, the cpu doesnt matter at all. We bought some new Dell Server lately. You find the infos here http://techblog.tilllate.com/2008/02/22/new-db-servers/. For us a lot of ram and fast disk are very important, the cpu doesnt matter at all.

]]> By: Artem Russakovskiihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4814 Artem Russakovskii Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:07:28 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4814 <p><b>Ron</b>, oops, the additional NIC in the spec is actually for the KVM over LAN, so you're right, an extra NIC would be nice.</p> <p><b>Sébastien</b>, I personally had a chat with SiMech today and so far I'm very happy with how they're responding. The tech was sound, quick, and knowledgeable, and it took roughly 10 seconds to get him no the line when I asked the sales manager.</p> <p>Thanks for the business account tip, I'll be sure to mention it if we order from them. Currently, we're considering a few options, you know how the competitive vendor world works, especially in the very beginning, while trying to win the business over.</p> <p>I think we too can afford to lose machines as they're mostly redundant.</p> <p>I'll post the final quote of whatever we'll decide to go with when we are ready.</p> <p>Thank you everyone for your input so far. This conversation doesn't have to be over, more opinions are welcome!</p> Ron, oops, the additional NIC in the spec is actually for the KVM over LAN, so you're right, an extra NIC would be nice.

Sébastien, I personally had a chat with SiMech today and so far I'm very happy with how they're responding. The tech was sound, quick, and knowledgeable, and it took roughly 10 seconds to get him no the line when I asked the sales manager.

Thanks for the business account tip, I'll be sure to mention it if we order from them. Currently, we're considering a few options, you know how the competitive vendor world works, especially in the very beginning, while trying to win the business over.

I think we too can afford to lose machines as they're mostly redundant.

I'll post the final quote of whatever we'll decide to go with when we are ready.

Thank you everyone for your input so far. This conversation doesn't have to be over, more opinions are welcome!

]]> By: Sébastienhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4813 Sébastien Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:28:03 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4813 Well, I only meant to provide a pointer for the best price/performance in my knowledge in regards to linux based servers and storage. We've been very happy with their hardware, they know their stuff and sending back to depot is not as bad as it sounds. So far only usual parts have failed over the years (memory, HDs, PSU). We only had one rare care of CPUs failing but that was partly our fault as the system ended up being poorly cooled. Please note that they ship replacements parts quick, so most of the time it is just a 5-10 min for a sysadmin to preform the replacement. Now that being said, there is always more to consider than the price, performance and service. This leads to how much downtime can you afford. Personally all of our system are fully redundant so it is not a big deal if one of those servers fails. HP make the best engineered servers I know, but you pay big bucks for it. For businesses trying to save money and who can deal with some downtime I think it is a sounder investement. This being said, ultimately it is your decision to see what company & particular hardware can fullfill your unique business requirements. Sillicon mechanics have lots of choices and option and offer a very personal service and excellent support. Artem, if you open a business account with them (does not cost anything), they will give you a 5% discount usually on the quoted price on their web site. Let us know what you end up getting and how it goes! Well, I only meant to provide a pointer for the best price/performance in my knowledge in regards to linux based servers and storage. We've been very happy with their hardware, they know their stuff and sending back to depot is not as bad as it sounds. So far only usual parts have failed over the years (memory, HDs, PSU). We only had one rare care of CPUs failing but that was partly our fault as the system ended up being poorly cooled. Please note that they ship replacements parts quick, so most of the time it is just a 5-10 min for a sysadmin to preform the replacement.

Now that being said, there is always more to consider than the price, performance and service. This leads to how much downtime can you afford. Personally all of our system are fully redundant so it is not a big deal if one of those servers fails.

HP make the best engineered servers I know, but you pay big bucks for it. For businesses trying to save money and who can deal with some downtime I think it is a sounder investement.

This being said, ultimately it is your decision to see what company & particular hardware can fullfill your unique business requirements. Sillicon mechanics have lots of choices and option and offer a very personal service and excellent support.

Artem, if you open a business account with them (does not cost anything), they will give you a 5% discount usually on the quoted price on their web site.

Let us know what you end up getting and how it goes!

]]> By: Artem Russakovskiihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4812 Artem Russakovskii Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:10:27 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4812 Mike, you got a good point there, I'll consider upgrading to something better for a few extra hundred. It wouldn't be worth our sysadmins' time when something happens to them. Mike, you got a good point there, I'll consider upgrading to something better for a few extra hundred. It wouldn't be worth our sysadmins' time when something happens to them.

]]> By: Artem Russakovskiihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4811 Artem Russakovskii Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:09:40 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4811 Ronald, the quote above actually has an extra NIC in the remote console management part. It also has a hot-swap redundant power supply. My guess is the machine comes with 16 DIMMs. What did you mean by don't discount heavily discounted Sun servers. Did you mean they're discounted in terms of price and I shouldn't ignore them? The whole last part confused me a bit. P.S. How's PBXT going? Ronald, the quote above actually has an extra NIC in the remote console management part. It also has a hot-swap redundant power supply. My guess is the machine comes with 16 DIMMs.

What did you mean by don't discount heavily discounted Sun servers. Did you mean they're discounted in terms of price and I shouldn't ignore them? The whole last part confused me a bit.

P.S. How's PBXT going?

]]> By: Ronald Bradfordhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4810 Ronald Bradford Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:55:19 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4810 I was just reading the comments, and I see Mike said exactly my thought. Also you need at least 2 NIC's for bonding, you have that, but they are integrated. A cheap component as in a single network card can bring down your entire server, and make it useless if you can't get physical access. I'd like to see a redundant (ie. not integrated) option for NIC's. Likewise, it's uncommon now to not have dual power supplies. Also, how many DIMM slots do you have? Historically I've seen a lot of Dell 2950 servers, they can usually be configured as above for < $10 k, with a very quick onsite warranty. HP also as mentioned, has expensive (very) memory, so source after market. Also as mentioned by Arjen, don't discount heavily discounted Sun servers, just stay away until you benchmark from Sparc chips with 10/20+ cores on single processor. Stick to a dual cpu/dual core type option. I was just reading the comments, and I see Mike said exactly my thought.

Also you need at least 2 NIC's for bonding, you have that, but they are integrated. A cheap component as in a single network card can bring down your entire server, and make it useless if you can't get physical access. I'd like to see a redundant (ie. not integrated) option for NIC's.

Likewise, it's uncommon now to not have dual power supplies.

Also, how many DIMM slots do you have?

Historically I've seen a lot of Dell 2950 servers, they can usually be configured as above for < $10 k, with a very quick onsite warranty.

HP also as mentioned, has expensive (very) memory, so source after market.

Also as mentioned by Arjen, don't discount heavily discounted Sun servers, just stay away until you benchmark from Sparc chips with 10/20+ cores on single processor. Stick to a dual cpu/dual core type option.

]]> By: Mike Hillyerhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4807 Mike Hillyer Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:20:29 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4807 Decent right up to the return to depot warranty. The last thing you want to do on a production database server is pull it off the rack, box it up and ship it back to the manufacturer. If this is a serious production machine you'll need it fully redundant with that kind of warranty. Who am I kidding, you want it fully redundant anyway, but I'd sleep better with on-site warranty service, even if it was next-day. Decent right up to the return to depot warranty. The last thing you want to do on a production database server is pull it off the rack, box it up and ship it back to the manufacturer. If this is a serious production machine you'll need it fully redundant with that kind of warranty.

Who am I kidding, you want it fully redundant anyway, but I'd sleep better with on-site warranty service, even if it was next-day.

]]> By: Artem Russakovskiihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4803 Artem Russakovskii Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:05:37 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4803 <p>Sébastien, wow, thanks for the tip. I've done some research and made a few quotes, and it seems these guys from Silicon Mechanics are awesome. Here's what I found:</p> <p>Excellent video describing the company and its true geeks: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7975046039033766208</p> <p>Good reviews: http://bmaurer.blogspot.com/2008/02/silicon-mechanics.html</p> <p>Sample quote I got from them:</p> <p>1. 1 Rackform iServ R276-SAS "Mysql machine" $7464.00 $7464.00</p> <p> Details:<br /> CPU: 2 x Intel Xeon E5420 Quad-Core 2.50GHz, 12MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, 45nm Hi-k<br /> RAM: 32GB (16 x 2GB) 667MHz Fully Buffered DIMM - Interleaved<br /> NIC: Dual Intel 82563EB 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs (w/ I/OAT) - Integrated<br /> Management: IPMI 2.0 Card with Management Interface, Additional NIC, and KVM over LAN<br /> SAS RAID Controller: 3Ware 9690SA-4I4E SAS/SATA RAID Controller with 512MB Cache and Battery Backup<br /> Drive Set: 10 x 73GB Seagate Cheetah 15K.5 - 15KRPM SAS<br /> RAID Configuration: RAID 10: Mirroring & Striping<br /> Optical Drive: Low-Profile DVD-ROM Drive<br /> Power Supply: Hot-Swap Redundant 800W Power Supply with PFC<br /> Rail Kit: Sliding Rail Kit<br /> OS: No Item Selected<br /> Warranty: Standard 3 Year - Return to Depot - Advanced Component Exchange</p> <p> Configured Power: 656 W, 673 VA, 2240 BTU/h, 6.1 Amps (110V), 3.2 Amps (208V)</p> <p>===================<br /> Tax (0%): Unavailable*<br /> Total: $7464.00</p> <p>I think that looks VERY decent.</p> Sébastien, wow, thanks for the tip. I've done some research and made a few quotes, and it seems these guys from Silicon Mechanics are awesome. Here's what I found:

Excellent video describing the company and its true geeks: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7975046039033766208

Good reviews: http://bmaurer.blogspot.com/2008/02/silicon-mechanics.html

Sample quote I got from them:

1. 1 Rackform iServ R276-SAS "Mysql machine" $7464.00 $7464.00

Details:
CPU: 2 x Intel Xeon E5420 Quad-Core 2.50GHz, 12MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, 45nm Hi-k
RAM: 32GB (16 x 2GB) 667MHz Fully Buffered DIMM – Interleaved
NIC: Dual Intel 82563EB 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs (w/ I/OAT) – Integrated
Management: IPMI 2.0 Card with Management Interface, Additional NIC, and KVM over LAN
SAS RAID Controller: 3Ware 9690SA-4I4E SAS/SATA RAID Controller with 512MB Cache and Battery Backup
Drive Set: 10 x 73GB Seagate Cheetah 15K.5 – 15KRPM SAS
RAID Configuration: RAID 10: Mirroring & Striping
Optical Drive: Low-Profile DVD-ROM Drive
Power Supply: Hot-Swap Redundant 800W Power Supply with PFC
Rail Kit: Sliding Rail Kit
OS: No Item Selected
Warranty: Standard 3 Year – Return to Depot – Advanced Component Exchange

Configured Power: 656 W, 673 VA, 2240 BTU/h, 6.1 Amps (110V), 3.2 Amps (208V)

===================
Tax (0%): Unavailable*
Total: $7464.00

I think that looks VERY decent.

]]> By: Raul Metsmahttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4799 Raul Metsma Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:48:43 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4799 We have had create experience with Dell PowerEdge 2950 series servers. We have had create experience with Dell PowerEdge 2950 series servers.

]]> By: Sébastien Arnaudhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4794 Sébastien Arnaud Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:19:48 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4794 I would highly recommend to have a look at Sillicon Mechanics (http://www.siliconmechanics.com/) We've been buying from them for the last 2-3 years and we have been enjoying their great price/performance. You can get the exact same config with SAS drives and more memory 32GB for lest than $10K I would highly recommend to have a look at Sillicon Mechanics (http://www.siliconmechanics.com/) We've been buying from them for the last 2-3 years and we have been enjoying their great price/performance.

You can get the exact same config with SAS drives and more memory 32GB for lest than $10K

]]> By: Nilshttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4793 Nils Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:59:22 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4793 The main question is, how much RAM do you need? CPU should be pretty straightforward, just go 8 core and you're done, but depending on your write load you either need more spindles or more RAM. The main question is, how much RAM do you need? CPU should be pretty straightforward, just go 8 core and you're done, but depending on your write load you either need more spindles or more RAM.

]]> By: Artem Russakovskiihttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4781 Artem Russakovskii Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:49:24 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4781 Thank you for your responses so far! This is exactly what I was looking for - versatile solutions from different vendors. I would like to still see more input, to get more choices, so please share what you know. Thank you for your responses so far! This is exactly what I was looking for – versatile solutions from different vendors. I would like to still see more input, to get more choices, so please share what you know.

]]> By: Arjenhttp://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4776 Arjen Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:17:02 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/06/11/best-mysql-server-under-10k/#comment-4776 You could have a look at the Sun Fire x4240. They have a 'fully loaded' version with 20% off. It has 2x Opteron 2356, 32GB memory and 16x 146GB (10k, 2.5") disks. All that in a 2U-package. According to Sun's website it costs $9745 The system can also be equipped with 73GB 15k disks, but I have no idea what it'd cost with such a configuration. You could have a look at the Sun Fire x4240. They have a 'fully loaded' version with 20% off. It has 2x Opteron 2356, 32GB memory and 16x 146GB (10k, 2.5") disks. All that in a 2U-package.

According to Sun's website it costs $9745

The system can also be equipped with 73GB 15k disks, but I have no idea what it'd cost with such a configuration.

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