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Thanks for sharing this one.This is very cheap. How do we guarantee high availability/fail over on this one in case we need it ? I am guessing we have to make sure multiple servers like this should be bought and implement our own fail over.Also what is your experience with tech support ?

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You tell them what distribution you want of Linux installed, they install it, and then you manage the server on your own.

Install the needed SMART utilities to keep an eye on your disks. I think if you can show them a SMART failure that means the drive will fail soon, they will replace it for you.

Their tech support is competent but is mostly limited to the basics of installing and initial configuration of network, plus taking care of the hardware.

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