Here’s a comparison of the old server vs new Server
| Description | Old Server | New Server |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon E5-2407V2 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Litography | 22 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU Release Date | 2014 | 2019 |
| Cores/Threads | 4C/8T | 6C/12T |
| Thermal | 80W TDP | 65W TDP |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR3 1600 ECC | 64 GB DDR4 3200 non-buffered |
| Network Speed | 4x 1Gbps to switch | 1x 10Gbps to switch 1x 10Gbps to NAS |
| Hypervisor | VMWare ESXi free | xcp-ng |
| Remote Console | Yes | No |
The only downside of the new server is the lack of a remote console (virtual KVM). It is something I have to live with for now. Luckily I have a old Silverstone case with a built in LCD monitor. It’s not perfect, but it’ll do for now.
Here is a picture of the new server (bottom) with the old server on top.
Took the opportunity to re-organize and tidy up all the cables. Not bad for 3 days worth of effort!
I just cannot sing enough praises on this new machine. It runs a lot cooler, and a lot quieter now.
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