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host911
08-29-2002, 12:44 PM
Hello,
here is my question:

1- I would like to know if you want to get a server do you get it 1U or more "2U, 3U..." and why do you choose this size of cases?

2- which one do you think its better to host 400 accounts on 4 1Us server, or to host 400 account on one 4U server?

Thanks for your help.

tilted
08-29-2002, 12:51 PM
100 accounts on 4 servers. Distributes the risk that you'll piss of all 400 accounts when your servers fries, but it increases the risk that one of servers will fry simply because you have a greater number of servers. The first case is more important than the second case. Besides, your customers will be happier with more breathing room.

George

Shane
08-29-2002, 01:24 PM
I couldn't of said it better myself.

tilted
08-29-2002, 01:30 PM
And besides, if you've got 4x 1U 2xP3 2GB 2x18GB machines with 500 very happy clients on them versus 1x 6U 4xP3X 8GB 5x36GB machine, you're going to have a lower equipment cost too.

George