Nathaniel Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Another quick deal on the N54L MicroServer for us in North America. Promo code EMCYTZT4194 brings it to $290, then Newegg offers a $50 Visa rebate card if you purchase it on September 16th or 17th. I grabbed this server last year for the same price and didn't have to get a rebate, but Newegg has a decent reputation on fulfilling rebates. Definitely a good deal for good hardware, even after adding $80 for the IPMI Remote Access Card. I downgraded my 10-drive system to 5x3TB in here, plus a 128GB SSD Cache drive and I'm very happy. It has enough power to run Plex Server, transcoding 1080P content. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=59-107-921 Here's the IPMI Card at Amazon, since Newegg doesn't have it in stock. http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Server-Remote-Access-Car/dp/B0042AL4R2 Link to comment
BobPhoenix Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 How does your remote access card work? I just removed the one I got for my N40L because I couldn't reliably do KVM over IP with it. Every time I tried to access the KVM screen console I would get kicked out to the logon screen. It was useful to see the temps but that was all it was useful for when I had it installed. I even updated the firmware on the card but that didn't fix it. I may have to open a support ticket with HP to see if they can get me one that works if your not having any problems. Link to comment
dv8ed Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 How is this server in a living room environment? Is the power supply fan loud? Usually small fans run loud when transcoding? Link to comment
neilt0 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 How is this server in a living room environment? Is the power supply fan loud? Usually small fans run loud when transcoding? Yes, the N54L is a bit too loud for the living room. The N36L is very quiet. Either they changed the fans or the N54L has the fan running at a higher speed all the time because the CPU is faster. Some people have swapped out the fan: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1193-page7.html Link to comment
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