[OPLINLIST] IT companies

[Chad Neeper]

For my own clients, I custom build using Intel-branded components 
(chassis, mainboard, extra NICs, CPU, RAID controller). Doing this 
allows me to get exactly what I want:  no more, no less. The Intel 
hardware has proven to be very reliable over the years. If you have a 
tech with the time to review the components and enough expertise to be 
comfortable in spec'ing it out and putting it together, custom-building 
your own might serve you well.

On the flip side, I've used a few Dell servers in the past and have 
liked how they were built and how they performed. Quality seems to be 
good. Dell also gives you quite a bit of flexibility in your spec too. I 
suppose if you're looking for a nearby brick-and-mortar shop, Dell's 
mail-order could be considered a strike against. But on the other hand, 
for warranty, Dell is likely to still be here in three years!

My 2 cents.

Chad

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Chad Neeper
Senior Systems Engineer

Level 9 Networks
740-548-8070 (voice)
866-214-6607 (fax)

--   Full LAN/WAN consulting services   --
-- Specialized in libraries and schools --



Erin Mattan wrote:
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> Does anyone have a reputable IT company they can recommend for 
> purchasing a new server?  We are going to be replacing ours within the 
> next few months and need to get some quotes.  Any suggestions would be 
> appreciated.  Thanks!
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> Erin Mattan
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> Troy-Miami County Public Library
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> emattan at tmcpl.org
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