Using Windows Home Server 2011
Most of the work for setting up WHS 2011 has already been done for you so it’s just a case of completing the configuration.
The server comes preinstalled with all the AWIECO add-ins, including DriveInfo.
And WakeOnLAN.
And RemoteLauncher.
The exclusive AWIECO ServerCenter add-in is preinstalled on each AWIECO Server and gives you the possibility to change the displayed information on the front, so you can choose what should be displayed individually. Furthermore, you can also control and optimize the two security fans inside the case.
You can easily control what appears on the LCD, and even adjust the brightness and contrast to suit you own particular needs. There are a number of options to choose to display, including IP address, HDD Free Space, Fan speed and so on. Personally I found HDD Free Space and Temperature to be the most useful for me. This is a really useful add-in, so well done to AWIECO for including it!
You can see the fan speeds and temperatures and you can even set manual speeds if you so wish.
And this is what it looks like on the front panel:
Nice Job, Can you tell me which motherboard is in this unit ?
Nice Job, Can you tell me which motherboard is in this unit ?
thanks John – the mobo is an Asus P8H67-I
Nice switch, on Awieco’s site they show the HS-Pro with a Zotac motherboard ( I believe), I heard some reviews that the WiFi was weak and the Display port was buggy. This Asus board looks better and includes 6 sata ports, 2 of which are 6GB/sec.
Yes, all pictures are with Zotac board but the standard board is the Asus. The Zotac board is available with the PowerServers as an option.
Maybe I’m getting the wrong mobo in my Google search results but that model appears to only have 4 SATA ports. How are they managing to run 6 disks on this system (5 in back plus boot drive in the case)?
The mainboard is like Andrew said the Asus board and it has 6 SATA ports.
True, it’s the P8H67-I DELUXE that has 4 sata ports. I did the same mistake.
True, it’s the P8H67-I DELUXE that has 4 sata ports. I did the same mistake.
Can you give some details about the cooling system, please. It is a unique detail that is only available on this case. Maybe a photo too, thanks.
There is a CPU heatpipe inside. The pipes are connected with the sides of the case. Hard drive cooling system is on top.