A compact 1U server, the 23 x 16.8 x 1.75 inch SA1120 will fit in a standard server rack. With this one device, you can create, manage, and run several different Websites. The SA1120 is compatible with any Web content creation tool, and it allows Web content developers to use scripting, like Perl, PHP, and CGI.

The SA1120 runs on a 750 MHz Pentium III processor and the Linux operating system. Because the SA1120 comes pre-configured with setup and management services, to install it, the server administrators just need to mount the unit and create domains and users. Then they can begin hosting Websites.

The SA1120 takes responsibility for administering domain names by including DNS capabilities. For dedicated or shared-hosting, the SA1120 has Web forms for multiple name-based or IP-based virtual domains for Web, email, and FTP hosting.

If you find the SCSI storage insufficient to hold all of your Web data, the SA1120 has the ability to add memory or a second disk drive for additional storage or data mirroring. The SA1120 also has SSL capabilities for secure access and administration.

Pricing and Availability

The Web Hosting Server SA1120 from HP is currently available for $2,575.00.

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