Anybody recommend a 1 U server ?

[2uk]

Requirement :

1 or 2 U
To be a Value model. ( hp , dell , etc )


Desirable :

To be virtualization ready /designed for ( whatever that means )
Has a CPU that can run either 32 bit or 64 bit OS.

[shelby68]

HP 145 were ok when I tested them a few years ago, did some comparison testing against their bigger brothers the 385 and they were exactly the same performance wise. they come with 2 x dual core AMD procs so it is in essence a quad processor box, I think they will take up to 16GB of memory as well if memory servers me right.

And they're cheap, and 32/64 bit compatible out of the box

[Netraider]

Re:- Anybody recommend a 1 U server ?

Dell power edge 1950. Recommended by Xen for their virtualisation offering.

[blazzar]

+1 for the poweredge, but do factor in that they are a little more power hungry than some other 1U servers. Some external hosts may charge you more if you are colocating it with them.

[2uk]

Thanks for the input. Kinda pointless question though - there isnt much choice , is there ? Dell or HP.