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HP ProLiant MicroServer from HP $199 + Free Shipping

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The HP proliant microserver is back again. This time it can be ordered directly on the HP site for $199 with free shipping.

To get to the page:

  1. Go to http://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/
  2. Put in the coupon in the affiliate box. (not my affiliate if that is what it truely is)
  3. There should then be a "Tech at Work Server Promotion" on the left. Click on this and order away.
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  • theborg on 13/07/2011 - 03:40

    Thanks. Perfect for home business.

  • daydream on 13/07/2011 - 03:40

    So this one doesn't come with the single hard drive (160 or 250Gb) or an optical drive correct?

    • Wally on 13/07/2011 - 03:50
      -6

      correct

      • some_one_some_where on 13/07/2011 - 04:08
        +4

        It comes with a 250 GB HDD

        • UFO on 13/07/2011 - 08:51

          correct :)

  • [Deactivated] on 13/07/2011 - 03:45
    +1

    would this be suitable as a general home pc? Surfing/streaming divx, word processing with word/excel etc? I have gathered i would need to add a sound card and possibly a HDD if it doesnt come with one, and would be prepared to upgrade to 2 or 4gb ram.

    • zenturio on 13/07/2011 - 09:44
      +1

      Judging by what I've read yes. It will work as a desktop PC. It will need an OS. I just purchased one from HP & the receipt says a 250gb hard drive is included. Rather than a sound card, you can get a low-profile video card with HDMI output. That will transmit the audio as well as higher definition video. Obviously you'll need an HDMI capable display with speakers or audio output.

  • some_one_some_where on 13/07/2011 - 03:52

    Is there a direct link I seem to have problem in finding it. May be good for others:)

  • some_one_some_where on 13/07/2011 - 04:17

    link no longer available!!

    We are sorry, the requested catalog is not available. Please click here. to continue

    EDIT :

    Sorry it is late in the morning or just their website the item it is still there. I better go to sleep before I start scaring people:)

  • savememoney on 13/07/2011 - 04:19
    +1

    There goes my budget for the month… LOL

  • jinroh on 13/07/2011 - 04:44

    Using mine for HTPC/file server too. Running W7 & Mediaportal (HTPC) & Virtual WHS2011 on Virtualbox (File server + Backup manager).

    What I found so far is that for me, the WHS 2011 is only good to automatically backup other PCs in the house. Serving files is much easier in the Windows 7 shared folders anyway. So now I'm kinda thinking the whole virtual is kinda overkill and using too much resource of the system.

    Does anyone know decent program that can automatically pull backup of other PCs in the network? The most important thing to me is to have backup of system image as I hate installing all programs when in needs of reinstalling Windows.

    Most that I came across are only making backup of local system, not other PCs in the network.

    Thanks guys.

    • roberta on 13/07/2011 - 09:59

      @jinroh
      Suggest You look at Acronis Backup & Recovery 11 Advanced Workstation

    • lepenseur on 13/07/2011 - 10:56

      …"automatically pull backup of other PCs in the network" …
      My experience with Windows is that, for a whole lot of reasons, unless you possibly shared the hard drive of each workstation on the network, no machine could "pull" a backup to another including the server. Professional network configurations just seem to rely on
      1. putting all working files on the server
      2. backing up the server
      3. leaving the workstations to need a full OS reload in case of failure.

      But if you look at Acronis (they keep completely changing their product names from one release to another), if you buy a server version (can be expensive) you get Acronis "agent" to install on each workstation. Acronis server talks to Acronis agent which then "pushes" a backup image to Acronis server from the workstation, thereby getting around the problem.

      Other backup products must do this, too, and I'd like to hear if anyone knows an alternative to Acronis. I haven't come across one.

  • Davo-CC on 13/07/2011 - 05:40

    FANTASTIC! Thank you SO much for posting, I've been trying to get some of these ever since the original $168 thread went up. First class posting!

  • watts on 13/07/2011 - 06:38

    very tempting…and fits in well with my moto of "it's not how much you spend, it's how much you save!" but I've just got a feeling it's more than I need.

    Ive got a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo, which has been a dog since day one (especially wireless transfers with windows). NAS is home use, streaming media to PS3/WDTV and photo backup.

    I'm computer literate, but not overly savvy (no Linux experience). So while I'm tempted by the Proliant I think i might be getting in over my head and ultimately won't utilise the benefits over what a NAS can do.
    Other considerations are: probably more power consumption than NAS. need to buy keyboard, mouse, monitor. Thermal issues (I currently keep NAS in a cupboard), would Proliant get too hot for this?

    • anyone up for convincing me why I should click buy on this one? or
    • anyone know of a NAS (not netgear) in this price range which I should consider?

    cheers

  • Kaboda on 13/07/2011 - 07:04

    Fantastic post ! Just bought 2.

  • johnnyonelove on 13/07/2011 - 07:12
    +2

    damn you ozbargain! i am $200 poorer.

  • goamax on 13/07/2011 - 07:36
    +2

    Thanks OP, successful purchase

    ツ

    • Tenebrae on 13/07/2011 - 08:05
      +6

      シ

      +1 for frivolous Japanese.

  • adante on 13/07/2011 - 07:40
    +1

    YES! A THOUSAND TIMES YES!

  • sickburn on 13/07/2011 - 07:51

    Missed this item the first few times it cropped up; not this thime though!

  • adam629 on 13/07/2011 - 08:15

    Anyone that has one, could I make a dell PERC 6/i (Hardware RAID card) card fit?

    • cyrax83 on 13/07/2011 - 08:28

      won't fit in the case - and PERC requires a lot of cooling as they run pretty hot, I wouldn't recommend it even if you could fit it.

    • foxpro on 13/07/2011 - 09:55

      I have a LSI Megaraid controller plus BBU in mine. Fits and runs 24/7 w/o a hitch since about a month now.

      • cyrax83 on 13/07/2011 - 12:49

        which model number ?

        • foxpro on 13/07/2011 - 13:52

          LSI MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP w/ low-profile bracket

  • howser99 on 13/07/2011 - 08:30

    Awesome! Just bought 2! Needed a new server for work (and for home :p)

  • Black Hole on 13/07/2011 - 08:30

    I will use one for VoIP to serve 9 phones running Elastix, one for NAS, one home media center, two for reserve or offload to friends. Have anyone managed to set this unit to do all these in one unit?

    • sane on 13/07/2011 - 10:37

      Why not run ESX and a bunch of virtual machines? Plenty of people doing that.

      Not sure if it will have the horsepower, but the processor is equivalent to a Pentium D 3.0Ghz so its not bad.

      Would need to up the memory to the max of 8GB though.

  • EdwardWouldWood on 13/07/2011 - 08:35

    I can't find this on the HP website. What product category is it listed under?

    • bozter on 13/07/2011 - 09:37
      +1

      You need to follow OPs instructions.
      Once you enter the affiliate code you see a link "Tech at Work Server Promotion" on the left under Register Now

      • cherryw on 14/07/2011 - 08:53

        What is the affilate code? I get "Invalid Log In. If you need further assistance, please contact a sales consultant at 1300 304 889.
        " when I type in TECHWRK

  • eddypiper on 13/07/2011 - 08:38

    Finally!!!! Just purchased two :-)

  • Redmo0n on 13/07/2011 - 08:45
    +1

    and thus another $200 was lost to ozbargains..

  • cdundee on 13/07/2011 - 08:47

    What op said, then search N36L

    • cdundee on 13/07/2011 - 08:51

      Hmmmm, ozbargained….maybe…edit: still there…

  • foxpro on 13/07/2011 - 08:56

    Got another one. Set up the old one w/ 4x1GB (Staples) HW RAID and BBU. It draws just 45W 24/7.
    This one will serve as VMware Server to test bed various virtual machines. They are nice and quiet units.

    • d3ft on 13/07/2011 - 09:23

      So the Staples drives work out of the case? I've still got one sitting in it's original shipping box haha.

      • foxpro on 13/07/2011 - 09:46

        Yep, they work no problems. Definitely not the fastest, but cheap as chips. I have put 2TB green drives in the Staples USB3.0 cases. They are fast now.

  • UFO on 13/07/2011 - 08:58
    +1

    Still there folks…. follow the directions properly. OP's instructions were pretty clear for most folk, but here's a little more clarification just in case you need it:

    1) Go to http://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/, and type TECHWRK into the box top left hand side of screen.

    2) Click yes to pop up question, then a new promotions menu will come up left hand side with "tech at work server promotion".

    3) Click on that hotlink and it'll take you to the item directly.

    4) Purchase item and bask in the knowledge that you didn't miss out this time :).

  • naphman on 13/07/2011 - 08:59

    HMMMMM - MUST RESIST URGE TO BUY……..MUST RESIST….
    (Already have two NAS's < 1 year old….with 9tb all up)….

  • iimech on 13/07/2011 - 09:00

    Just ordered one!
    Found the deal last night on Whirlpool and cannot resist anymore :)

  • g12345567 on 13/07/2011 - 09:01

    Damn. I just purchesed 1 from a third party retailer for $42 more a few weeks back. Due to the 1 unit limit imposed by HP when they were selling these the first time around. Now they don't have any limit on how many can be purchased.

    Damn you HP. I hope all those who have orders on backorder from 3rd party retailers cancell and order from HP direct. Should only take about a week to get going by the time it took my previous order to be delivered.

  • codhopper on 13/07/2011 - 09:13

    Thanks a bunch. I've been looking for something that'll keep my storage needs tamed when I move out from home and can no-longer run a few full sized servers downstairs.

  • adamwf on 13/07/2011 - 09:14

    Yay!! Finally got one! Missed out on the last 2 offers!
    Thanx OZB

  • d3ft on 13/07/2011 - 09:18

    Bam, ordered! Love it when I miss out on a deal then it comes back.

  • juzz on 13/07/2011 - 09:23
    +2

    I'm so happy that this is a direct sale from HP, so MegaBuy can't get their grubby little hands on any stock and try to profiteer again.

  • CereaL on 13/07/2011 - 09:25

    EXPIRED !! :(

    I cant make the link work anymore ..

    I even did a saved quote last night .. now I get this message:
    The catalog for this quote does not match the current catalog that is selected. Please change your catalog to view this quote. Quote Catalog: Tech At Work

    • Bappy on 13/07/2011 - 09:41

      Still worked for me - just ordered one!

    • sickburn on 13/07/2011 - 09:41

      I can still see and add it to my cart. Keep trying!

    • excite on 13/07/2011 - 09:44
      +1

      It is still there, I think you need to clear your browser's history or use another browser.

  • excite on 13/07/2011 - 09:35

    Thanks, just ordered one.

  • kumak on 13/07/2011 - 09:40

    Anyone knows what is the dimension of this server?

  • zxcvb on 13/07/2011 - 09:40

    Just ordered one, I think its still there.

  • whiskey299 on 13/07/2011 - 09:48

    lol I've placed an order and got an email and it mentions to call 132 347 (option 2) about questions concerning your order. After several tries I get routed to some random person speaking Japanese, the next call went to HP support call menu, fail!

  • zxcvb on 13/07/2011 - 09:53

    dont know why i ordered but got one anyway :)

  • dazza76 on 13/07/2011 - 10:02

    I just bought one ,Shouldnt have,
    Feel a bit like a woman i.e Have to buy it cause its such a good deal.

    :)

    D

    • Chris McMahon on 13/07/2011 - 10:14

      Dead link.

      Thank you for shopping at HP Online Store.
      Our site has experienced an internal error. Please close all browser windows and start again.
      We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused. If you need further assistance, please contact a sales representative at 1300 304 889.

      However, you can still order by following the OP's details.

      • Saturday on 13/07/2011 - 10:38

        Sorry if it doesn't work. That is the address shown in my browser after i followed all the OP's instructions. A bit tricky..

  • seboya on 13/07/2011 - 10:08

    Right, so even though I know this is OzBargain and not TechSupportBargain, I've a couple of quick queries for the experts: I want to turn this into a HTPC, and my level of hardware literacy extends to opening a desktop case to dust it with compressed air. Any suggestions on websites for a "how-to" on getting this from the box I'll get in the mail in 10-14 Business Days? Also, anything I'll need to buy (aside from the storage space itself) apart from a video/sound output card (the aforementioned radeon 5450 sounds good, as HDMI is easy)? Oh, and are there any current OzBargains on harddisks that are appropriate? Many thanks :P

    • freddy on 13/07/2011 - 10:47
      +1

      Get thee to OCAU or whirlpool. You'll want a DVB card or dongle of course. Optical drive.

    • atlas on 13/07/2011 - 11:22
      +1

      Well once you got your video card and hard disks, it's just a matter of installing the right software.

      Lots of people go with XBMC.

    • jinroh on 13/07/2011 - 11:27
      +1

      For hardware, here is spreadsheet list of hardware that people are putting in their system: (from OCAU)

      https://spreadsheets1.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?authkey=CIm…

      as for hdd, I decide to get couple of hitachi 5k3000 2TB, $85 from MSY.

  • Apostle0748 on 13/07/2011 - 10:10
    -1

    Edit: Found answer.

  • ttkc on 13/07/2011 - 10:17

    I am still confused - is this a good deal because it would cost more to DIY a unit with same specs?

  • MrLeE on 13/07/2011 - 10:17

    Dang. I just bought one. oh wells

  • fenrer on 13/07/2011 - 10:17

    if only i could justify another…

  • Thrifty McGifty on 13/07/2011 - 10:19

    Running this server will cost about $200 a year.
    Number of hours in a year: 24*365 = 8760
    150W power supply (assume it is at full load, and perfectly efficient)
    150W running for 8760 hours = 1314000 Wh, which is 1314kWh.
    Assuming the electricity costs 18c/kWh, it would cost you $236.52 a year.

    • ozblogger on 13/07/2011 - 10:27
      +2

      if meant for business use, one probably wouldn't care
      but for home use, you wouldn't expect 24/7 full load
      and if you put Smart/Green Drives - it shouldn't consume more than 22W at idle

      • UFO on 13/07/2011 - 14:39

        no way this thing is running at full 150W 24/7….. a) there isnt that much draw even with 4x 2TB WD Green HD's, and b) the power supply wouldnt handle it. A power supply's rating is it's 'peak' handling capacity, not it's general usage. Actual power use on this device would be 30-60w… which would mean it would cost about $50-$100 a year- damn good for ANY pc, let alone a server.

    • Turd on 13/07/2011 - 10:27
      +3

      With 4 3TB 5400RPM hard drives copying files etc on it will use about 63W

      • UFO on 13/07/2011 - 14:39

        exactly

    • bbcw1980 on 13/07/2011 - 10:28

      Should be $78 a year. this thing only use about 50w with 2 drive installed.

      • Turd on 13/07/2011 - 10:30
        +8

        Power usages:

        Using a Jaycar power meter.

        Idle ie when power off: 3W
        Idle at BIOS with only ONE SSD connected: 38W
        Idle at BIOS with all 4 drives + SSD: 60W

        Idle at Solaris login page: 53W
        Little bit of smb share activity: 60W
        Copying one file to another server: 62-63W

        It started up the max W it reached was 100W then it goes back to ~60W.

        • UFO on 13/07/2011 - 14:42

          good work mate…. thanks for taking time to find out directly, as there will be A LOT of ozbargain owners who will soon find this info very useful.

      • froodo on 13/07/2011 - 12:52

        Neg?

      • insty on 13/07/2011 - 13:28

        Why neg?

        • bbcw1980 on 13/07/2011 - 13:32

          mouse click at wrong place via mistake.

        • Chris McMahon on 13/07/2011 - 13:53

          mouse click at wrong place via mistake.

          Go to the top of the page. Look for the tab labeled "votes" (above the picture), click it.

          Scroll down until you see your vote. Click the red (-) button to retract your negative.

  • bohn on 13/07/2011 - 10:24

    Those who just want to run a firewall distribution.. no need to get this.. get an ALIX board which runs from an SD card and uses something like 5w per hour heh…

    http://pcengines.ch/index.htm

    I am using one if you need any tips.

    • ryang on 13/07/2011 - 13:22
      +1

      Device has a single NIC… And 4 hotswap bays… It's pretty much the exact opposite of what people should be using as a firewall. O_o

  • rammaoz on 13/07/2011 - 10:25
    +8

    Didn't know I needed one of these, so I bought two :)

    • abananafarmer on 13/07/2011 - 10:31
      +1

      i was the same, didnt relise i needed two untill i had seen the post.

      • UFO on 13/07/2011 - 14:43

        at this price, i'm sure you will come up with uses :).

  • rand0m on 13/07/2011 - 10:27

    Thanks OP. Just bought one to replace 2 old/slow NAS's

  • abananafarmer on 13/07/2011 - 10:30

    thanks Lenneth .. just got myself two.

  • brettule on 13/07/2011 - 10:30

    I think it's expired. The HP website is down and I called HP who are unable to get any stock checks now.

  • brettule on 13/07/2011 - 10:33

    TECHWRK User Authenticated Failed !!!!!

    • Black Hole on 13/07/2011 - 10:34

      use another browser or clear all your cache.

      • brettule on 13/07/2011 - 10:40

        Thank-you, that did the trick

  • bargain_finder on 13/07/2011 - 10:34

    Where do i get the cheapest 4G RAM stick for this baby?

    • Turd on 13/07/2011 - 10:35
      +1

      USA A OK!

      $150 delivered for ECC RAM 8GB, suited and tested for the machine.

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