Recent content by Tcalp

No need for transcoding, 1080p HVEC/x264/x265/etc. Not too worried about 'horsepower' in that respect.

I don't think you understand the cost to post to AU from the UK or US/CA for something like this lol

What do you guys think is the best unit these days for a HTPC setup ? I'd obviously want HDMI -- preferably NVMe and support for 1-2 2.5" or 3.5" drives...

sent you a DM.

I am working at configuring a Brocade 6450-48 , anyone around that could help with some IP routing / VLANs so that our address space will work ?

Hey Guys, I am working at configuring a Brocade 6450-48 , anyone around that could help with some IP routing / VLAN ?

The current cooler should be just fine

I'm not really sure what hardware you are running but generally cables like this : https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2x-Mini-SAS-to-4-SATA-SFF-8087-Multi-Lane-Forward-Breakout-Splitter-Cable-3-Feet/133117291866

Have you done this btw ? I'd love to see some photos of how/where the mini-itx board is mounted.

Yes, the SAS825TQ (note SAS in the part name), can support SAS drives :) I wouldn't worry about the back-plane failing.

Mikrotik CCR2004 is about as close as you are going to get to a 'home use'

Yes, that's a great option, though I don't see any available on eBay sadly. I am essentially looking to do the same, have a small form mini-itx based 8 bay NAS. I just recently ended up picking up some Gen 7 HP Microservers, I think I've sorted out how to get 7 3.5" disks + 1 SSD cache disk...

Hah, I was just placing an order for 10 until I saw the thread replies, would have been a fantastic deal :P

How do you have 3 cards in yours ?

I've seen a good number of amazon boxes show up far worse. Though I wouldn't worry too much, new hard drives in full park can take an exceptional amount of gforce without issue. They are designed to be thrown around by shipping companies.