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[StoneHalo]

Has anyone used the SuperMicro 6013A-T?

Anyone recommend a good supplier, preferably West US? AcmeMicro seem to offer this server at a good price.

I have purchased from InterPro in the past but they do not currently have this server listed.

[snickn]

Rackmountsetc.com uses supermicro, also you can try ironsystems.com and colomachine.com (colomachine not using the supermicros you want though, but cheap.)

[Mfjp]

You can actually put the machine together yourself by buying the case and the motherboard separately. You'll save about 30-40% for just doing that.

[StoneHalo]

As I'm in the UK and purchasing in the US that isn't possible. The cost of shipping and taxes would wipe out any savings

[Mfjp]

You should try to get a tech in the SF Bay area if you're going to be building quite a few machines and need them to be mounted or whatever. those superserver are in the range of 1000 per piece, you'll save 300-400 per machine. it's definately worth to get someone to do it for you. And there is also the OS installation and mounting part for him to do too.

[StoneHalo]

Most places i've checked are charging about $700 for the barebone system. The configuration I require increases that to about $2100 each. I would need the servers configured before being sent out by the supplier, which is why I have used InterPro in the past, they configure it to your specs

I've just been told that Interpro do stock this server

[Mfjp]

I would recommend Interpromicro too. I haven't used them myself, but I have heard quite some good words about them.

[StoneHalo]

I noticed the Acme 613PM uses a SuperMicro motherboard and chassis, i think identical to the 6013A-T.

I wanted to ask if anyone has used these servers and if there are any differences between the two? The 613PM looks identical but at a lower price!

[Mfjp]

Originally posted by Mfjp
You can actually put the machine together yourself by buying the case and the motherboard separately. You'll save about 30-40% for just doing that.

Here is why.

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StoneHalo, Scan in Bolton (www.scan.co.uk) do that barebones, i'm thinking of getting one for my next server

[StoneHalo]

Hi Mfjp, I did note what you said earlier but I wanted to make sure this was the same server as I wouldn't be putting it together myself. I guess they are, thanks

[Mfjp]

StoneHalo, it's just the same thing. Supermicro just charges more to have it preassemble for you.

[2uantuM]

I've used the board. it is excellent.