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City of Shakopee
Memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kim Henke, MIS Coordinator
SUBJECT: Server Equipment
DATE: December 8, 2003
Introduction
New computer server equipment is required to replace outdated and non-functional
equipment.
Background
The City currently has a total of six file servers and three tape backup units. Two file
servers and one tape backup unit resides at each of the following locations: the police
department, city hall, and the community center. Most ofthis equipment was purchased
in September of 1999. In addition to the equipment being very old and the operating
system outdated, some ofthe equipment is filled to capacity and some of the equipment
has failed. Consolidation of the equipment was planned to logically occur with the
completion ofthe new police department building, which has a space designed
specifically for a centralized server location.
To reduce replacement costs and support requirements, the servers and other equipment
will be consolidated. Three servers will be installed, and will utilize shareable, external
storage areas, a tape backup unit, and communication equipment. This equipment will be
housed at the new police department building where existing UPS and generator backup
is available. The !NET will facilitate the access from the other municipal buildings.
Gateway was chosen for the server solution because of several factors. Gateway was the
cheapest solution (compared to Compaq and Dell); they offer timely support on server
products, and the City has experienced great PC support and reliability with Gateway
over the past few years.
Budget Impact
The cost ofthis equipment, including shipping and tax, is in the amount of $35,540.
These funds will be taken from budgeted MIS supplies funds.
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Action
Authorize appropriate city staff to purchase computer server equipment as described
above an amount not to exceed $35,550 from budgeted MIS funds
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