[NTLUG:Discuss] Bare metal hardware

[Leroy Tennison]

If it were for me I'd certainly consider that but it's for the company I 
work for.

On 06/02/2015 12:02 AM, Stephen M wrote:
> I don't live in Dallas right now but here in AZ we have electronic
> recycle shops.  You would be able to purchase something like that
> pretty cheaply.  Another place I know some ppl look would be on
> craigslist.  Not the high quality but a firewall/switch doesn't really
> need to be expensive.
>
> On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 9:36 PM, Leroy Tennison
> <leroy.tennison at verizon.net> wrote:
>> Looking for suggestions for a reasonably-priced bare metal platform to run
>> Linux as a firewall/switch.  Sixteen ports is the rough target.  I am aware
>> of the Axiomtek 10-port unit but, at roughly $1000, that seems expensive.
>> Also aware of the soekris 4-port but again, at $300, it seems expensive.
>> Dell has a 24-port for $1000 list/750 street and a 48-port for $600 which is
>> very reasonable (if the quality is there - just don't know).  I see other
>> vendors (nexcom, lanner, Penguin Computing) but finding prices is almost
>> impossible.  Any other options?
>>
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