Joined on 06/28/04
Great specs for the price but difficult to set up

Pros: Entry level Xeon processor that's excellent for a small business or lab server. Well-built and very quiet, can be set up in the office without bothering anyone. Ability to connect 5 HDDs/SSDs (6 if you don't need the optical drive). Uses a standard ATX power supply.
Cons: As others have said, you need to download the latest Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) from HP to use the darn thing. I couldn't enter the RAID controller configuration without it, so I was unable to install an OS out of the box. Not only is it a 5.12GB download, you have to sign in to HP's website with an active warranty or support agreement to "officially" obtain it. I tried and tried to jump through all of the hoops I was supposed to go through but eventually ended up searching for an alternate download location. Luckily, HP does have a public FTP/HTTP site where you can download it (I would link to it here but I don't think Newegg likes that). After I was finally able to configure my RAID arrays and booted to the OS media, I could not find the correct RAID driver on the SPP disc in all of its 5.12GB glory. After another web search I found the right driver and eventually got everything going but I am glad I wasn't under a strict deadline since it took much longer than I anticipated to configure.
Overall Review: I have worked with several similar entry-level servers from Lenovo, Dell and custom built a few of my own and have never had as much trouble as I did with this HP. I guess if you know what you're getting yourself into it is fine but I really find it unnecessary for HP to make a simple small office server setup so difficult.
Okay for a pen

Pros: Great idea!
Cons: Battery goes bad and you have to ship it in to replace (WITH RECEIPT ONLY) and after having it replaced once the battery went bad again. If you don't have a receipt, you will not get help even if you offer money! Really stupid that the battery lasts such a short while. Maybe if the quality was better it would be an acceptable item.
Overall Review: Why make a pen/camera (such a cool idea) that breaks or doesn't work in such a short time and not give the person the capability of changing the battery themselves? Seems like a no-brainer to me
Works

Pros: Good motherboard for a low-cost Haswell build.
Cons: Hard to complain at this price.
Overall Review: Ignore the two one-egg reviews.
Poor quality

Pros: Hmmm. It sets up easy enough. All software install.
Cons: This is supposed to be a print server. The problem is that you have to "take control" of the printer when you want to print. If someone else is in control of the printer, you have to ask them to "disconnect" through the software and then you can "connect" to it and print. Really unrealistic in any environment. For instance in my home, I have to "disconnect" on my laptop in order to print on my desktop. Then I have to "disconnect" on my desktop to print on my laptop. Really??
Overall Review: Who would design a wireless print server that only allows one person to print at a time? Very problematic.
Simple install

Pros: This card installed quickly. It did not need a lot of fuss installing drivers. I inserted the card, installed in the screw, booted the machine and installed with the cd. The cable card was inserted, the cable company accessed the card and activated it. My part was about 5 minutes. Theirs took a little time activating but was not a reflection on the tuner card at all.
Cons: none
reliable

Pros: I have had this item for more than 4 years and it is reliable and trustworthy. It is covered in rubber and does not get static shocked every time you plug it in.
Cons: none
Great Seller and fast shipping
I would recommend this seller as they got the item out fast and shipping was quick. Thanks