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==Basic Info==
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==The Place==
When systems come in to Free Geek, they are entered into the database, given an ID number and sent back to evaluation where volunteers perform triage on them, deciding which we want to keep and which will get recycled. Evaluation is also where we pull components out of the systems so the components can be tested and inventoried.
 
  
==Server Systems==
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The System Evaluation area is at the back of the building, to the right of the [[Build Workshop]] as you come in the front door. (If you were to enter through [[Receiving]] and walk all the way back, taking a brief jog to the right at the [[Sorting Room]], System Evaluation is where you'd end up.)
  
Soon, we'll be also checking for server type systems in eval. here's an initial criteria of what we are looking for:
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==The Task==
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Systems arrive in Evaluation after they have been donated to Free Geek, entered into the database, and given an ID number.  
  
; Systems with SCSI hard drives
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Volunteers in the [[Build]] program then determine which systems should be kept and which recycled. This step is documented at [[System Evaluation 1 Triage]] and [[System Evaluation 2 Triage]].
: For this purpose, we can ignore 50 pin SCSI hard drives.
 
  
; Systems in rack mountable cases
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Evaluation is also where we pull components out of the systems so the components can be tested and inventoried. This process is often referred to as "Mining."
: These should stand out.
 
  
; Systems with dual processor capability
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===Server Systems===
: 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.
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[[Server Evaluation Triage]] is performed on servers. Those that pass are sent to the [[White Hole]] for further processing.
:* 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.)
 
  
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(The text that was previously here has been moved to the [[Talk:Server Evaluation Triage]] page.)
  
 
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Revision as of 20:04, 17 January 2006

The Place

The System Evaluation area is at the back of the building, to the right of the Build Workshop as you come in the front door. (If you were to enter through Receiving and walk all the way back, taking a brief jog to the right at the Sorting Room, System Evaluation is where you'd end up.)

The Task

Systems arrive in Evaluation after they have been donated to Free Geek, entered into the database, and given an ID number.

Volunteers in the Build program then determine which systems should be kept and which recycled. This step is documented at System Evaluation 1 Triage and System Evaluation 2 Triage.

Evaluation is also where we pull components out of the systems so the components can be tested and inventoried. This process is often referred to as "Mining."

Server Systems

Server Evaluation Triage is performed on servers. Those that pass are sent to the White Hole for further processing.

(The text that was previously here has been moved to the Talk:Server Evaluation Triage page.)