cost efficient server that performs. x86 is almost at its scaling limit with 5nm process unmatched 5ghz per core performance optimal for running cryptocurrency validators great ipmi
4u, lots of space, cable management is actually possible, lockable front IO, decent price. Came with lots of extra screws & I was able to use a NZXT Kraken 120mm water cooler in push-pull config.
IPMI alone has to be the biggest feature! Board looks built to last decades
Many fans more then most servers comes with.
- IPMI "just works". Updating BIOS + BMC firmware over IPMI web browser feels like I'm actually in the future. - IPMI event logging is clean. I've noticed one of my 8 RDIMMs is throwing a single correctable error about twice a month, so I have a task list to go in and re-seat/clean/replace it if necessary. Thanks, IPMI logging! - Great supporting list of CPU models/generations. I went with a used Milan I got for a bargain off Eb@y.
- Inexpensive, compared to other solutions - Includes the hardware for mounting drives and board
- Well built, much more rigid construction than i was expecting. - Easy to work in, lots of space to get your hands in there - If you don't want to use the internal fans (which use Molex) and switch to PWM, super easy to grab any 120s and drop them in the front, same with the 80s in the back. - Lots of room for cable management
clean nice finish affordable has some space
It worked with no fuss: shut down ubuntu, popped in the card, hooked up a drive, powered up and there it was in the drives app.
passed Memtest86 at rated speed
Ipmi feature allowed effortless bios update even without a cpu or ram. Also enabled full setup without a screen, all it need was Lan and power. Plenty of pcie lanes for small businesses or home lab
- Great for the price - USB 2 and 3 front headers - 5.25" device slot, very useful to add hot swappable drives
All the features you could ever want. Has sensors for days! HTML5 WebUI for Remote Console to your OS!