Low power low end cheap server

[Richard Weait]

On Sun, 2008-06-15 at 21:57 -0400, Giles Orr wrote:
> I want to set up a computer for file storage, accessible via VPN.  I
> want it to consume very little power (I'm going to have it running
> always-on and at home), and it doesn't need much horsepower or memory
> but does need file space. 

Hi.  

How about a wireless router, with built-in USB?  Then add SB hard drives
to the capacity you require?

An ASUS WL-500g Premium comes with 2 USB ports, and a 12.5 power brick.
Turn off the wireless if you don't need it to reduce power consumption.
The USB hard drives will spin down to save power when not in use.  Have
the VPN endpoint at your firewall, or on another device in your network.
Or, replace the default firmware with OpenWRT, and add OpenVPN to the
router.  

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