Mean Download Server Specs
Oct 19, 2009
I'm starting a file download site. I've done a lot of research and I'm currently planning a head for growth and scaling. Looking to serve around 250-500 thousand 5MB files a day.
I would like some input from people that KNOW what they are talking about, hopefully people that have hosted/ran similar sites.
The main question I need answered is what will be the first bottle neck for a single download server will run into when delivering the following.
File size = 10MB.
Number of downloads = As many 1.2mbit download streams as possible.
Example Server, lets say...
Intel 5405
8GB Ram
2x640GB RE3 Hardware Raid 1
1000mbit
Am I correct in assuming the bottle neck will be the HD's here? So would I be right in assuming this could handle around 200 concurrent downloads @ 1.2mbit(250mbit)?
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Feb 13, 2009
My site serves a few hundred people, and has very heavy database usage (every page).
But, for a two hour period EVERY day, it can server 5-10,000 at a tme - very strange, I know.
What kind of server set-up would I need?
I.e your answer may be... "Woah... You'll need 10 servers all doin abc"
I'm not too bothered about the detail - just "1 basic server would be enough - $100" - just an idea - I really have no clue.
I know this is a difficult question, and I'll get the usual - depends on xyz etc. - but even if your answer is "You'll need between 10-50 servers" - it at least gives me an idea.
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He insists on getting a server that has absolutely no lag or other response time and is willing to pay what ever it costs.
I was thinking about setting up a system with:Xeon Dual core
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Limitations:I know the connection is going to be a likely place for a bottle neck but he wants to have a server that is capable of hosting the above mentioned type of load and will upgrade the his connection as needed. Also he does not know how to use Linux or Unix so a windows based system would be strongly preferred even though its generally considered worse.
what is the most necessary specs on such a system? I would greatly appreciate any input.
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If you have multiple servers, pick the one that has the most accesses in a month.
My results:
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b) In terms on RAM, will i need 1, 2, 4, or more Gb?
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