This one is purely for the geeks, and I’m just posting it because I couldn’t find a definitive answer on the web: if you have a Cisco 2801 and want to add more memory (there is 128mb soldered on the board), standard pc133 sodimm memory (ie, the same kind you use in older laptops) will […]

For those of you who have contacted me regarding my last post on cheap colocation, I have space available again, since I’m upgrading to a full rack. The gist: 1U of colo space in Minneapolis for $50/mo, in a good datacenter. For more info, see my colocation page.

I’ve got the new backplane installed in the PowerVault 660F array. It sure was interesting to install - have to pull the entire array apart to get at it. I did find out that almost all of the weight is in the components - the actual casing for the array is light as a feather. […]

I’ve got some pictures up of my colo space at ipHouse. See http://pictures.natecarlson.com/iphouse/. Eventually I’ll get a page up describing what I’ve done, but the basic gear (some of which is not in this pictures, as it has been installed after the fact) is a Dell PowerVault 660F (Fibre Storage), a Dell PowerVault 51F (8-port […]

If anyone out there is looking for inexpensive colocation space in Minneapolis, I’ve got a half-rack at ipHouse which I’m using to host my gear, and am looking for other people who want 1U of space for $50/mo, including bandwidth (assuming fairly low usage). If you’re interested, give me a shout at colo at […]