regarding server colocation services.

[dooom]

I am interested in a server colocation but wanted to ask if anyone here is using a 1U or 2U rack case for their dedi...

 

I understand that both FC2 and the DCS series require a dedicated gfx card and a seperate game key but has anyone fit a GFX decent enough for these titles into a rack for colocation services?

[PoleCat]

We are using a 4U rack case at the facility. I think you can get low profile graphics adapters for the 2U but I doubt 1U although I am not certain. At any rate as long as you are only serving the game a powerful graphics card is not needed. A modest one should be more than adequate for the job as long as at meets the minimum req.

 

Best of Luck.

 

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[dooom]

Are you with the 104th Polecat?

 

Would you mind if i asked what your server specs are?

[PoleCat]

Yes I am one of the two Wing commanders of the 104th Phoenix.

 

Specs are modest but sufficient for our needs. We will be replacing this server with a new one as soon as there is a good reason to do so. The Server has been in use and colocated since 2007. This server is used primarily for FC2 but is also be able to host A10-C when needed. We do have another dedicated server for A10-C. That box is overkill for the task. i7 875K, 8GB DDR3 1600, GTX 570 etc.

Just let us know if we can be of any assistance.

 

FC2 Server specs:

 

Intel Q965GF Main board

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz

4GB Corsair XMS DDR2-800 memory

Nvidia Geforce GT 240

Coolermaster Real Power 550wat PSU (RS-550-ACLY)

Optical Drive

Floppy Drive

2x 160GB Hitachi Deskstar HDT722525DLA380 Serial ATA II 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer (Raid1 for OS)

1x 160GB Hitachi Deskstar HDT722525DLA380 Serial ATA II 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer (Backup images)

4U Case

Windows 7x64 ultimate

Flaming Cliffs 2

Remote software

Edited October 25, 2011 by PoleCat

[dooom]

we are looking at quad core so other titles like ROF and IL2 could also be run on it.... that E6600 is a good chipset though; pretty good workhorse.

 

what server farm do you use and whats your monthly fee? I have seen some requiring payment on data transfer rates which I am uncomfortable with.

[PoleCat]

Rack Alley. Located in L.A. 110USD per month.

 

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[Sleem]

1u is certainly possible! Supermicro do some great servers

[Rhinox]

I tested Supermicro 815/1U when building my server, but I would not recommend it for FC/DCS or any other application where dedicated gfx-card is required. Apart from being expensive as hell it was nearly impossible to guarantee sufficient cooling even for very modest gfx-card (as it is for every 19"/1U).

 

If you are not limited with space, use at least 2U-case instead. More space for drives/fans, better cooling, and you can use virtually any stock standard-size components (even dual-slot monsters like HD6990/GTX590 with riser-card, though I think it is overkill, I'm using low-profile HD6570). Many colo-centers charge you more for bigger cases, so I think 2U is quite a good compromise...

[PoleCat]

I tested Supermicro 815/1U when building my server, but I would not recommend it for FC/DCS or any other application where dedicated gfx-card is required. Apart from being expensive as hell it was nearly impossible to guarantee sufficient cooling even for very modest gfx-card (as it is for every 19"/1U).

 

If you are not limited with space, use at least 2U-case instead. More space for drives/fans, better cooling, and you can use virtually any stock standard-size components (even dual-slot monsters like HD6990/GTX590 with riser-card, though I think it is overkill, I'm using low-profile HD6570). Many colo-centers charge you more for bigger cases, so I think 2U is quite a good compromise...

 

Agreed. 2U strikes a great balance. :)

 

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