The HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 is a small, quiet, and stylishly designed server that is ideal as a first server solution for small businesses. With a form factor that is easy to use and service, it helps small businesses drive down their expenses while improving productivity, efficiency, and security. HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 comes with HP iLO4, providing access to innovations like Intelligent Provisioning for quick and simple installation and setup.
Instant out-of-box server set up and deployment
Ideal first server for a small or home office scenario using Windows Server 2012 Foundation software
Tool-less access to hard drives, memory, and PCI slots for simple installation or upgrade
Improved serviceability with features such as icon-based status display and system health status LEDs
Two up-front USB ports allow for easy deployment
New iLO Essentials license provides ability to connect media from your client device to your server and receive email alerts regarding server events
Small, quiet, energy efficient, and can be placed anywhere
Stylish blue LED light bar for at-a-glance system health status
Stackable managed switch creates clean, elegant look for networking and compute
Compatible with HP PS1810 Switch - unique chassis design for the 8-port managed switch that enables physical stacking
Memory Options available up to 16GB, add QF 388584 for an additional 4GB or to add 8GB see QF 388583.
Hard drive options available, add QF 359077 for 500GB or add QF 359324, 1TB drive (Up to 4 bays total / 4 free).
Keeping my eyes peeled for black Fridays, if it doesn't lower this, and an Apple TV will be on the cards :)
I had the 54L but just upgraded to the Dell T20 and for £10 more after cashback it makes this poor value as the Dell has a Xenon CPU and takes none ECC ram its just a way more powerful server.
Sorry never saw the price after cashback, it makes this a decent deal.
imy300 to polly69
24 Nov 15#9
can you give me a link to the T20 you got please ?
I've got two of these with Xeons and fully specced up, they are great machines, sure there have been better Dell & Lenovo deals but you can't beat HP kit.
Deal disappeared overnight since out of stock as explained above - Xenon version was £240 and with £70 cashback =£170 :innocent: :disappointed: Missed it.
T20 is more powerful and still available for £120 or less after cashback...
samhughel to warlockuk
25 Nov 15#22
where? the serverplus deal was £170 after cash back I've not seen anywhere else that beat that
gnowak84
25 Nov 15#17
So that's probably 30w for the box itself. I have a Broadwell nuc that takes about 12w with ngff for vms and hdd for storage but I'm hitting 2tb hdd limit and looking to expand.
JoeSpur
25 Nov 15#18
Gutted! I bought one from dabs near the end of last months cashback offer and they held off delivering it until the next month as they said there was a problem with their supplier (even though the site said it was in stock). They then changed the site status. I decided to wait due to it being sold out @ ~£165 everywhere else and as soon as November came they sent it out. So even though it was bought in October it was not eligible due to it being invoiced and delivered in November. The cashback offer was now gone/invalid.
Now they start a new one from 16th, I guess so they wouldn't have to pay all those who spilled into the start of the month. I had sold my older N54L which is why I didn't just cancel and return, and I just accepted that the offer had passed. :smirk:
Garyj881
25 Nov 15#19
Would this be better than buying a Nas box for streaming fims?
OrribleHarry to Garyj881
25 Nov 15#20
Yes with xpenology it makes a much better nas
Daaaavvveee
25 Nov 15#21
Gary, wont let me "Reply"........
That is my intention, and to use it to install Plex and stream to an Apple TV.
I also want to use it to play about with Windows server etc however.
Gatchaman
25 Nov 15#23
Yep the 20-3708 was the one.
imran
25 Nov 15#24
What's the power consumption like in comparison to the microserver?
Anyone upgraded from the N54L to this? I have issues transcoding plex in 1080p, will the new microserver help?
warlockuk to Mada06
25 Nov 15#29
That's what I'm gonna get the T20 for... was going to get this, but the jump doesn't seem that high...
Daaaavvveee
25 Nov 15#28
I have ordered this now, just looking out for a decent SSD to install Server 2012 on then will sort the 4 bays out for storage :smiley:
JoeSpur
25 Nov 15#30
It's plenty higher, rated double in benchmarks iirc, but failing that it has upgradable CPU which is the real winner here!
warlockuk
25 Nov 15#31
I think it was something like 50% boost, yeah. Good case, too
JoeSpur
25 Nov 15#32
Yeah, and even though it's shorter it seems a lot more roomy inside!
RedmanDealer
25 Nov 15#33
Wanted this for ages, thought the cashback offers had all gone but glad its back. Ordered it yesterday, will use this initially for my little lab and eventually as a general fileserver/nas which why I'm sticking with this as a tiny system with tiny power requirements (apparently around 30W) over some of the bigger Dell & Lenovo options. I would day that if you want a machine as a virtualisation beast then probably best to look at those bigger systems with more expandibility.
mikejbry
25 Nov 15#34
Superb little machine, I have one with an extra 2GB memory installed (total 4GB) and with 4x western digital 3TB red drives installed, running Xpenology.
Perfect media and data server at home.
xenny
25 Nov 15#35
It may be a typo. They specify it is an Intel 82579, which is definitely a gigabit device.
nbuuifx
25 Nov 15#36
Can anyone advise if this would be good for me to get?
I posted a question in the ask section a week or so ago. Basically I've had a NAS for years but it is on its last legs. So I need to replace it. Originally it was used properly as a NAS but now I use dropbox for all work type files and it is just used as a media server. So I need to replace the NAS.
I'm thinking of using one of these instead.
My idea was to use it under the TV in the lounge and have it connected directly to the TV. It could then run Kodi displaying direct on the TV. I would also want the bublleupnp transcoding server to run on it so that I can cast media from it to the other TVs via chromecasts.
So questions...
1. Is the video card in this capable enough to output video to the TV at 1080p?
2. Is it quiet enough to run under the TV. A small amount of noise is acceptable - we can already hear the virgin tivo box if it is quiet in the room.
3. Would it be powerful enough to transcode for bubbleupnp (at at least 720p)?
4. Does it take long to resume from standby? I would like to just be able to turn it off for the night etc - I guess standby would be the best option?
Anything else to consider? I was thinking of maybe getting a second hand laptop (perhaps with a broken screen) to do the job - but am now thinking for similar money this might be better?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
LeeJS
26 Nov 151#37
*non* ECC RAM. None means 'zero'.
mattd55
26 Nov 15#38
OOS
Daaaavvveee
27 Nov 15#39
Back in stock, but £5 higher!
Daaaavvveee
28 Nov 15#40
Amended title for new price/cashback
**Edit**
I got £2.75 from Quidco :wink:
andykapa
30 Nov 15#41
Top cash back is pain . I have done few times in the past but not impressive. Some times your cash back can be declined or if you are lucky then minimum 6 months to receive cash back. PAIN
Daaaavvveee
30 Nov 151#42
The main cashback for the server comes back from HP, so no issues there :smiley:
Does anyone know if HP will honour the cashback if I buy it there? I phoned them (Compadvance) up and they couldn't confirm, even though they say they're a UK HP Partner.
Or does anyone know anywhere else with stock at a similar price?
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The HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 is a small, quiet, and stylishly designed server that is ideal as a first server solution for small businesses. With a form factor that is easy to use and service, it helps small businesses drive down their expenses while improving productivity, efficiency, and security. HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 comes with HP iLO4, providing access to innovations like Intelligent Provisioning for quick and simple installation and setup.
Instant out-of-box server set up and deployment
Ideal first server for a small or home office scenario using Windows Server 2012 Foundation software
Tool-less access to hard drives, memory, and PCI slots for simple installation or upgrade
Improved serviceability with features such as icon-based status display and system health status LEDs
Two up-front USB ports allow for easy deployment
New iLO Essentials license provides ability to connect media from your client device to your server and receive email alerts regarding server events
Small, quiet, energy efficient, and can be placed anywhere
Stylish blue LED light bar for at-a-glance system health status
Stackable managed switch creates clean, elegant look for networking and compute
Compatible with HP PS1810 Switch - unique chassis design for the 8-port managed switch that enables physical stacking
Memory Options available up to 16GB, add QF 388584 for an additional 4GB or to add 8GB see QF 388583.
Hard drive options available, add QF 359077 for 500GB or add QF 359324, 1TB drive (Up to 4 bays total / 4 free).
Keeping my eyes peeled for black Fridays, if it doesn't lower this, and an Apple TV will be on the cards :)
HTH people :)
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Sorry never saw the price after cashback, it makes this a decent deal.
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https://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/hp_tower_servers/819185-421
https://www.serversplus.com/microserver_cashback
https://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/dell_tower_servers/t20-3729
There were two T20s' at the time of the cashback offer and one was cheaper than a dual core server version, weird.
Apparently is almost silent in use which is a concern for people with home labs and VM's/
This is the one:
http://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/dell_tower_servers/20-3708
Out of stock but worth contacting them for ETA on stock. Dell promotion ends Jan 2016 so some time left.
http://www.serversplus.com/content.asp?pageid=220
:disappointed: Missed it.
Mentioned in this link http://www.hotukdeals.com/visit?m=35301&q=2327574 for the G3220 version.
Now they start a new one from 16th, I guess so they wouldn't have to pay all those who spilled into the start of the month. I had sold my older N54L which is why I didn't just cancel and return, and I just accepted that the offer had passed. :smirk:
That is my intention, and to use it to install Plex and stream to an Apple TV.
I also want to use it to play about with Windows server etc however.
http://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/dell_tower_servers/t20-9179 - Strange they elected not to include gigabit ethernet.
That one is £170; the cashback is £70.
It's also on ebuyer for £190...
Perfect media and data server at home.
I posted a question in the ask section a week or so ago. Basically I've had a NAS for years but it is on its last legs. So I need to replace it. Originally it was used properly as a NAS but now I use dropbox for all work type files and it is just used as a media server. So I need to replace the NAS.
I'm thinking of using one of these instead.
My idea was to use it under the TV in the lounge and have it connected directly to the TV. It could then run Kodi displaying direct on the TV. I would also want the bublleupnp transcoding server to run on it so that I can cast media from it to the other TVs via chromecasts.
So questions...
1. Is the video card in this capable enough to output video to the TV at 1080p?
2. Is it quiet enough to run under the TV. A small amount of noise is acceptable - we can already hear the virgin tivo box if it is quiet in the room.
3. Would it be powerful enough to transcode for bubbleupnp (at at least 720p)?
4. Does it take long to resume from standby? I would like to just be able to turn it off for the night etc - I guess standby would be the best option?
Anything else to consider? I was thinking of maybe getting a second hand laptop (perhaps with a broken screen) to do the job - but am now thinking for similar money this might be better?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
**Edit**
I got £2.75 from Quidco :wink:
I can't see anything like that and the last date of submission is 29th Jan so obviously I'd rather get it sent off sooner rather than later, esp with Xmas post
Does anyone know if HP will honour the cashback if I buy it there? I phoned them (Compadvance) up and they couldn't confirm, even though they say they're a UK HP Partner.
Or does anyone know anywhere else with stock at a similar price?