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# Gandalf

**Gandalf** is a physical server residing in the CSL Machine Room that currently serves [KVM Virtual machines](/technologies/virtualization-stack.md).

## Technical Specifications

| Field             | Value                                    |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Server Type**   | HP Proliant DL380 G6                     |
| **CPU**           | 2x Intel Xeon E5540 Hexa-Core @ 2.53 GHz |
| **RAM**           | 70 GB                                    |
| **Hard Disks**    | 2x 146GB 2.5in 15K SAS, RAID 1           |
| **OS**            | Ubuntu 20.04                             |
| **Purchase Date** | Unknown                                  |

## History

Gandalf was previously named auckland (and before 2017-18 gandalf) and was one of three servers running VMware ESXi used to host JCIRN.

In 2017-2018, Gandalf was used to run the official TJHSST Othello Tournament.

Gandalf was the first physical server to run Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. 

Due to the [COVID-19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic) pandemic, Ubuntu 20.04 was installed on this server 100% remotely.