Recent content by JDT

Any recommendation on HBAs? I am considering going with the X11SSi-LN4F instead due to the air scoop in the chassis. Since this drops the onboard LSI 3008, I am needing to install an HBA (as I understand it.) This will be my first storage build so any insight is greatly appreciated.

Great insight on the G4400! Much cheaper with little penalty on power consumption. Was looking at SFP+ NICs because the wattage required is significantly less and there is better support. Will definitely look into omnios as well. If I remember, it's build schedule is much more regimented than...

First post as a member, longtime reader. I have weighed the pros and cons of DIY vs commercial (synology) NASs and have decided to roll my own. Environment: Rack mount Connection Symmetrical gigabit fiber pfSense UTM on Dell r210 with E3-1240 Ubiquiti Switch with SFP/SFP+...