Looking to move my current FreeNAS from an old i5 desktop with non ECC RAM to a proper rackmount server to fit better in my 24U rack.
Currently weighing several options but trying to keep under $400.
Here is what I already have:
Here is what I am looking for:
Currently weighing several options but trying to keep under $400.
Here is what I already have:
- 4X4 4TB WD Red Drives
- 2X3 3TB WD Red Drives
- LSI 9211-8i (JBOD mode)
- 4x8gb ECC RAM
Here is what I am looking for:
- Support for 12+ 3.5" (prefer 16-24 if possibe) SATA drives
- Can be an all in one server with drive bays or separate sever and storage chassis.
- I have been offered a SGI Rackable SE3016 SAS expander, external LSI sas expander card (LSI 9200-8e) flashed in IT mode along with the breakout cables for $75 and then combining this with a Dell R210ii which I have frequently found under $200 but not sure if enough space to fit in the LSI card, plus very low noise.
- Supermicro X8DT3-LN4F, dual L5640 processors, Quad gigE ports plus dedicated IPMI, heatsinks (though rather large and probably not suited for rack mount case) - $110, need to source a 3U or 4U case with suitable harddrive bays and could then use LSI 9211 8i to connect the drives. Considering this (https://****/2yIFRWF Rosewill 4U Server Chassis 15 bays & 7 Fans) - $160, additionally would need a power supply for this as well, adding 32GB RAM I already have
- Would love to get something like this (https://****/2NRC0ME Norco 4U Rack Mount 24 RPC-4224) but seeing as the chassis alone is already $300+ would be out of my budget.
- Open to any other better suggestions
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