tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976686513564131325.post473190370357455677..comments2024-03-17T15:34:05.492-06:00Comments on MPECS Inc. Blog: Intel SRCSASRB Firmware 1.20.72-0572 = Fatal Firmware Error (Correction Post)Philip Elder Cluster MVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082028960643490292noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976686513564131325.post-1771742672966019422009-03-05T19:33:00.000-07:002009-03-05T19:33:00.000-07:00Manuel,It makes business sense for us to have our ...Manuel,<BR/><BR/>It makes business sense for us to have our servers built here.<BR/><BR/>For one, the RMA process with some hardware vendors is less than stellar with a lot of hoops to jump through.<BR/><BR/>With Intel, we get immediate technical support and 24 hour turn around on parts that need to be RMAd. No hassles, no muss, no fuss.<BR/><BR/>Another side to it is the ability to get to know how the hardware operates and interacts within the box itself, but also with the OS riding on top of it. It helps us to know when we are dealing with a hardware issue or a software issue.<BR/><BR/>It also iliminates the possibility of being caught in the middle of a who is responsibile fight between the hardware vendor and the software vendor for a problem. BTDT, and thanks but no thanks.<BR/><BR/>Those are a few off the top.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment.<BR/><BR/>PhilipPhilip Elder Cluster MVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082028960643490292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976686513564131325.post-27812694329458196402009-03-05T19:25:00.000-07:002009-03-05T19:25:00.000-07:00Maybe you've already covered this, but why do ...Maybe you've already covered this, but why do you choose to hand-build servers? It seems like every month there are several posts about firmware problems and major low-level driver & BIOS issues. I hope that doesn't come across as glib or judgmental, I am genuinely interested in hearing your approach.Manuel W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554389034306077716noreply@blogger.com