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RE: Node 0


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  • Subject: RE: Node 0
  • From: "Brian G. Reynolds" <brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 16:41:26 +0100
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Thanks Lee,

What I was actually looking for was advice as t  what PC t  use where i.e.
would it be better t  use the highest spec as the server at Node 0 (HV
controller, CCTV, Web Server etc. etc)or use the lower spec as the server
and use the higher spec as my workstation, that sort of thing.

I will eventually chase the cable's int  the walls but I think I might be
able t  run the cables down disused chimney's, not sure of the legalities
or
wise ness of this ploy but the chimney's are disused including next doors.
I
have an end of terrace house with a corridor leading t  the rear of my
property between my house and next door, so the chimney's are separate
although I suspect they join on the roof t  the pot's?

In the loft conversion I have a strange brick tunnel going down a way (not
sure how far as rubble in it that I cannot reach(yet)) built ont  the
chimney stack, anyone know what this is for? seems might be a good ready
built cable duct?

Thanks anyway.

B.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lee Edward Causier [mailto:LeeCausier@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 01 July 2001 16:08
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Node 0
>
>
> Dear Brian,
> 	Why don't you use a cable tray along the center of your
> roof from gable t
> gable, with a run down the side(s) of your house in external
> grade trunking.
> Then remove your skirting board/base board and replace with special
wide,
> round edged trunking (also available from R.S. Components) t  put your
> cabling in. You could also use Dado-level trunking (yet again, R.S.
> Components show the way) to run your main cables t  a patch panel
> in a rack
> on the wall. Connect t  a hub/switch and any adsl
> routers/bridges, Wireless
> access points etc. Install your sockets whereever you feel best.
> Many happy
> wishes.
>
> Lee Edward Causier,
> Enzyme Systems.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian G. Reynolds [mailto:brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 01 July 2001 15:53
> To: UKHA Group
> Subject: [ukha_d] Node 0
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Big question this, I am at last going t  lay the first CAT5 cable! but
I
> need some advise as t  what t  fit where, I have 3 PC with the
following
> hardware fitted,
>
> W2K Server.
> 395MB RAM
> 11GB HDD
> 1.2GHz CPU
> ATI AIW Radeon DDR AGP graphics card with 32MB RAM
> 2x Network cards, 1 for the network and 1 for the cable modem. NTL.
> 56K internal modem
> 7x comm. ports
> Built in sound card
> Web Server running
> Winfax Pro/Talkworks Pro Answer phone/fax
>
> W2K Workstation
> 148MB RAM
> 20GB HDD
> 333MHz CPU
> Creative Labs Riva TNT AGP Graphics Card 16MB RAM
> 1x Network card
> 56K internal modem
> 2x comm. ports
> Creative labs SB Live Value sound card
>
> W98 133MHz pc with a QUAD! speed CD-ROM and a burner fitted, 120MB
RAM(?)
> 28K internal Phone Blaster modem/sound card (6 years old?)
> I think about 2GB HDD
> and not a lot more.
>
>
> At the moment I have,
> HV plus expansion card,
> ASEL Video switcher for CCTV cameras,
> 2x 24 port HP ProCurve Switches
> Belkin Omniview KVM switch
> UPS
> Phone System
> A cabinet being delivered next week t  put the lot in.
>
>
> The question, how would you lot install this kit. I want the
> server running
> 24/7 so I presume it will be better installed at Node0? should I use
the
> 1.2GHz server for this or should I use the 333MHz jobby and
> install it as a
> server? if I use the 333 should I put the AIW graphics card int  this
and
> have the CCTV cameras feed int  this for display on my web server
which I
> will also have t  install.
>
> I have got an office/bedroom here but I found when I had the
> server in there
> I virtually lived in there, so now I have all this kit in the living
room
> (no SWMBO) but at 44 years old I think it is about time I had a
> home instead
> of just a house (brooding).
>
> I have no problem chopping and changing this kit but envisage
> having a pc t
> access everything in the living room, so I presume the 1.2GHz PC will
be
> best for this?
>
> I want t  start right, well as right as these things get!
>
> I want t  eventually get Comfort, a few more CCTV's and piped sound
and
> vision around my little empire, I'll miss out the home cinema as I
will
> never be that rich (Phil?) obviously this will not be accomplished
over
> night but I want t  start.
>
> Discuss......
>
> Thanks,
>
> B.
>
> PS, Phil come over and advise me!!!!!
>
>
>
>
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