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[Philipp Dunkel <p.dunkel AT cacert.org>]

Hi Wytze,

While I agree with the principle of trying to go by with what is  
around, I think it may be another option to find someone to donate the  
money to buy a machine. Could you try to estimate what amount would be  
necessary to purchase a machine that could do the job of the signing  
sever on the market right now.
After that I could try to contact some people and maybe get a monetary  
donation for purchasing a machine.
Regards, Philipp

On Jun 30, 2009, at 12:11 , Wytze van der Raay wrote:

> On 06/28/2009 04:29 PM, Ian G wrote:
> > On 28/6/09 13:16, Wytze wrote:
> >
> > > The signing server operation has been restored at approximately  
> > > 21:00
> > > CEST.
> > > Problem was the same as reported on June 12: spontaneous reboot  
> > > without
> > > apparent cause. We suspect deteriorating hardware.
> >
> >
> > I would point to Guillaume's note of a week or so back.  Basically, I
> > would expect this sort of thing if the machine was overheated for a
> > period of a few hours, like apparently happened a few weeks back.
> >
> > I've seen this before in overheating situations.  Basically the way
> > forward is to replace the entire machine.
>
> As noted by me on 
> cacert-systemlog AT lists.cacert.org:
>
>    Since we have experienced this problem now twice within three  
> weeks,
>    a replacement of the signing server's core hardware may be  
> necessary
>    to reduce system outages to an acceptable level.
>
> We've started to look for a replacement. Any offers for something that
> fits the short requirements list below will be considered:
>
> > We are looking for something with the following specs:
> >
> > MUST HAVE:
> > * 19" rack mountable, at most 4U (preferred: 1U)
> > * cpu performance at least equivalent to Intel P4 1.7 Ghz or AMD  
> > equivalent
> > * memory >= 512 MB (preferred: 2 x 512 MB or better)
> > * >= 1 serial port (preferred: 2 serial ports)
> > * USB
> > * "reliable" (machine does not have to be new, but should be
> >  good enough to run for at least two years without trouble)
> >
> > VERY MUCH LIKE:
> > * space for connecting existing two IDE disks (3.5") to boot
> >  and run from those
> >  (if machine has only SATA: must have at least 2 x 40 GB disks)
> > * double power supply
> >
> > DON'T WANT:
> > * intelligent console and other funny stuff
>
> Regards,
> -- wytze

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