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Cobalt’s Perfect Qube 3 Professional

Qube 3 Professional

$1,149-2,099

Cobalt Networks, a Division of Sun Microsystems

http://cobalt.com

In a Nutshell

Rating: 5 Penguins

Pros:

  • Easy setup and network configuration via DHCP and external LCD control panel
  • Easy administration via responsive Web-management interface
  • Simplified software updates and notification via BlueLinQ service
  • RAID-1 drive mirroring with professional model
  • Web-based e-mail client
  • External SCSI port with Professional model
  • Runs all X86 Linux binaries

Cons:

  • No multi-domain hosting on the Qube, only available on the more expensive RaQ
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Pricing

Tested Model: $2,099

  • 450 MHz, 128 MB RAM, RAID-1 mirrored 20 GB disks, external SCSI

Entry-level Model: $1,149

  1. 300 MHz, 32 MB RAM, single 10.2 GB disk
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Cobalt Networks has always been a pioneer in the server appliance market. They have consistently set the standard for ease of use and functionality that all other server appliances aspire to. In fact, late last year, Cobalt’s success caught the eye of Sun Microsystems, which decided to purchase the company (for $2 billion) as part of their push to offer customers a more versatile and…

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