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[BLUEPEPSi]

Hello everybody,

I am about to buy this server box:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200(Quad core)
8 GB DDR2 800 Memory
250 GB SATA Hard Drive
5 IP Addresses (will buy more, since I will be selling the game-servers)
100 MBPS / 6,000 GB (3,000 IN and 3,000 OUT)

I want to know how many 32 slot (if possible, 500fps) Counter-Strike 1.6 servers can I run without lag?

I of course do not want to oversell, but do not want to buy another box when I have a lot of free space.

Tell me what you think.

Oh and by the way, my OS will be: centos 5.4

[NetHosted - Bret]

I'd say 9-10 would be a safe number

[BLUEPEPSi]

Originally Posted by Bret - dediShack

I'd say 9-10 would be a safe number

And that is 500fps, correct?

[NetHosted - Bret]

Originally Posted by BLUEPEPSi

And that is 500fps, correct?

Sorry, I'd overlooked that. The best way to find out is to test and monitor, it's not always the same for everyone as different configurations etc can behave differently. So just start placing the servers on and keep an eye on server usage :-)

[BLUEPEPSi]

Originally Posted by Bret - dediShack

Sorry, I'd overlooked that. The best way to find out is to test and monitor, it's not always the same for everyone as different configurations etc can behave differently. So just start placing the servers on and keep an eye on server usage :-)

Well, at least I have an approximated number.

[BH-Rob]

I beleive you are looking at about 250/300 slots for a server like that server, but remember if you have server with lots of mods that will be reduced due to RAM usage,

Its down to how many slots the server can serve, not how many servers it can run, you can run 100 32 man servers at 500fps but the problem is when they start to get full.
I suggest some testing when you get the server with as many people as possible to test it out.

You also do not need lots of IP's unless you want each customer to have a seperate IP, you can just specify a different port for each server, you could then sell a dedicated IP for their server at an additional cost.

Hope that helps

Regards

Rob

[BLUEPEPSi]

Originally Posted by BH-Rob

I beleive you are looking at about 250/300 slots for a server like that server, but remember if you have server with lots of mods that will be reduced due to RAM usage,

Its down to how many slots the server can serve, not how many servers it can run, you can run 100 32 man servers at 500fps but the problem is when they start to get full.
I suggest some testing when you get the server with as many people as possible to test it out.

You also do not need lots of IP's unless you want each customer to have a seperate IP, you can just specify a different port for each server, you could then sell a dedicated IP for their server at an additional cost.

Hope that helps

Regards

Rob

Thanks for the IP advice, but I like my customers to have their own IPs for their own servers. And did you mean 10 32 man servers at 500fps?

[DigitalLinx]

I believe you can configure the cs-server to bind on a different port, so multiple servers can run on a single IP using different port numbers.
Be reasonable and save ipv4 addresses, they are running low.

[BH-Rob]

Originally Posted by DigitalLinx

I believe you can configure the cs-server to bind on a different port, so multiple servers can run on a single IP using different port numbers.
Be reasonable and save ipv4 addresses, they are running low.

Yes your right, you can configure each server to use a different port, meaning you can host as many servers as you like per IP, I personally think giving each customer a different IP is a waste of money as the OP will be paying for each IP, so increasing costs and decreasing profits. (just my opinion)

[BLUEPEPSi]

Originally Posted by DigitalLinx

I believe you can configure the cs-server to bind on a different port, so multiple servers can run on a single IP using different port numbers.
Be reasonable and save ipv4 addresses, they are running low.

I don't know of one company that doesn't offer an unique IP for each game-server.

[dhawton]

Originally Posted by BLUEPEPSi

Thanks for the IP advice, but I like my customers to have their own IPs for their own servers. And did you mean 10 32 man servers at 500fps?

No.. what he means is 100 32 man servers. If they're empty, they're not going to consume the same resources as if they were full. So you could run 100 32 man servers empty, but when they fill you'll find how many total slots (players) can be on at once with your setup.

[BLUEPEPSi]

Originally Posted by dhawton

No.. what he means is 100 32 man servers. If they're empty, they're not going to consume the same resources as if they were full. So you could run 100 32 man servers empty, but when they fill you'll find how many total slots (players) can be on at once with your setup.

Oh okay, I see now. Thanks for replying on topic.

[Ryanhz]

What do you mean you dont know one company that doesnt offer an ip address for each server. Thats a waste of ip blocks. Most companys just change the port number on each server i have to idea where you got the idea everyone gives out a unique ip to each customer.

[izanuff]

Personally I wouldnt run more than about 250 slots. I would also use Debian and not CentOS. Will you be hosting a cpanel or anything from this box as well? I recommend not installing any apache/lighttpd/mysql stuff on it and ensure that the OS doesnt have it preloaded as well

[BH-Rob]

Originally Posted by Ryanhz

What do you mean you dont know one company that doesnt offer an ip address for each server. Thats a waste of ip blocks. Most companys just change the port number on each server i have to idea where you got the idea everyone gives out a unique ip to each customer.

I agree, not many GSP companies provide an IP per customer, I just searched through a few companies I know and not one of them provides an IP each. I am sure some of the smaller companies do but it will reduce your profits, the only reason I see to provide a personal IP per customer is if they are reselling the service.

Rob