Talk:Server Evaluation Triage

from System Evaluation page
The following was previously on the System Evaluation page. It may be out of date, or may need to be incorporated into the flow chart. -Pete 18:59, 17 Jan 2006 (PST)

Soon, we'll be also checking for server type systems in eval. here's an initial criteria of what we are looking for:


 * Systems with SCSI hard drives
 * For this purpose, we can ignore 50 pin SCSI hard drives.


 * Systems in rack mountable cases
 * These should stand out.


 * Systems with dual processor capability
 * They don't need two processors -- just slots or sockets for two (or more processors). "Either/or" system (i.e. a system with a slot and a 3 digit ZIF socket) do not count. We are only looking for ZIF Socket 8s, 3 digit ZIF sockets, and slot based systems -- that is, those capable of taking Pentium Pros (at least for now), Pentium-IIs, and above.


 * Systems on a standard list of models.
 * HP Net Servers
 * Dell Edge Servers
 * Compaq Proliant Servers

For now, we'll be looking for these types of systems in Eval 1. If we find one, use the following procedure:


 * Make certain they are labeled.
 * Ask an Eval instructor to record them on the Keeper tally sheet.
 * Write 'SERVER' on the label.
 * Take to the White Hole.

Note: The server volunteers in the white hole will reject some of these systems. They may return them with Rejected from Build stickers on them. These systems should be processed as normal (that is, recycle them in Eval 1 -- don't send them back to the white hole.)

from Server Evaluation page
The following was previously on the Server Evaluation page. It may be out of date, or may need to be incorporated into the flow chart. -Pete

This doesn't reflect our actual evaluation process

 * 1) note Printed material on server. MfG, MODEL, Serial
 * 2) Use WHAZIT! diskette
 * 3)  Get into BIOS
 * 4) Google your server
 * 5) Test your server
 * 6) Document your server
 * 7) * FG keeper tags
 * 8) * Proc speed
 * 9) Finish