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    Seagate 4TB Constellation HDD ES.3 7200RPM for $29

    too good to be true
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    FS: 24 x Samsung 8GB PC3L-10600R Registered memory

    UPS standard charge hefty brokerage fee, better use Express or USPS.
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    Intel S3700 400gb Equivalent drive (Micron RealSSD P400m) $270 OBO , New

    Is this really on par with S3700?
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    Hitachi Harddisks Thread (5K3000, 7K3000, 7K2000)

    Used DOS flasher, updated 4 Hitachi 5K3000 2TB HDS5C3020ALA632 (0F12117) to A10 without any issue, thanks again!
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    Hitachi Harddisks Thread (5K3000, 7K3000, 7K2000)

    I will try this, should BIOS set to IDE mode instead of AHCI or RAID? I found what's security freeze lock at Not possible to reinstall an OS: "Security Free... | Intel Communities
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    Hitachi Harddisks Thread (5K3000, 7K3000, 7K2000)

    Trying the Win7 x64 flasher first: 1. laptop with sandy bridge i7, eSATA dock was no go, scan drive didn't find any drive. 2. desktop workstation with westmere xeon, native on board sata port, scan drive got "Port 4 HDD is security freeze locked by Host and not ready to start HiTest. Please...
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    Hitachi Harddisks Thread (5K3000, 7K3000, 7K2000)

    I'm looking for FW and update software for 5K3000 HDS5C3020ALA632 (0F12117) 2TB, I have 4 of them to go into a old NAS, current FW is 580 according to label. Also if it's okay to update the drive in a dock connects to a laptop via eSATA? I also have a USB 3.0 dock, but I guess it's better with...
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    HP ML310e server: $250 (Canada)

    250 seems to be regular price, as others are selling it for 266, and don't forget $25 shipping on top
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    How to decipher performance rating on both Enterprise SSD and Consumer

    It would be interesting to see how Samsung 850 Pro performs as a SLOG though doesn't have power loss protection it has great consistency. Also would be nice to compare with a S3500 / S3700 as baseline. It is great for myself to learn something new and interesting from forum on daily basis.
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    How to decipher performance rating on both Enterprise SSD and Consumer

    What if 730 is over provisioned at the same level, would it perform better than S3500? NAND in S3700 is better in terms of endurance, also faster?
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    [newegg] Intel 730 Series SSDSC2BP480G4R5 2.5" 480GB SATA $199

    $25 off with Visa Checkout will save you more than $10 shipping, why bother NCIX?
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    [newegg] Intel 730 Series SSDSC2BP480G4R5 2.5" 480GB SATA $199

    Amazon is 260 right now.
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    Performance tuning three monster ZFS systems

    I found interesting 730 has better write latency than S3700, on paper at least. Is Intel the only vendor who publish latency?
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    Refurb: Samsung SM843 Pro 480GB $170

    Warranty is 30 day only, refurbished is usually hit and miss.
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    32TB ZFS Home Media Server

    Yes, I had i7-9x0 + x58 mobo, as long as bios support vt-d, it will work.
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    My new Home Server Build [Build Log with Photos]

    Nice build. How is the noise level under load?
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    Chinese intel i350 adapters?

    How is Winyao products in general? These two $95 i350-t4 on ebay have "LFE9219C-R" chip, the same as Dell OEM, possible a Dell OEM? NEW Intel I350 T4 PCI Express PCI E Four RJ45 Gigabit Ports Server Adapter NIC | eBay NEW Intel I350 T4 PCI Express PCI E Four RJ45 Gigabit Ports Server Adapter...
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    Silverstone DS380: ITX 8x SAS/Sata Hotswap

    If the holes are threaded, may have to remove the thread and use a longer screw 6-32? I will order a few to test it out, will have to ask someone in China to order to ship to me, it's going to take a while.
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    Silverstone DS380: ITX 8x SAS/Sata Hotswap

    abulafia, your post removed my doubt! Thanks again. I came across this SFX to Flex 1U adapter plate at PPLANE 孖子座 SFX二合一多功能电源挡板 铝合金转换架-淘宝网 User posted after installed: I know we want Flex 1U in the top right corner, not left top or right bottom corner, it should just require a few tweaks...
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    Silverstone DS380: ITX 8x SAS/Sata Hotswap

    abulafia, thanks for the posts and photos. I'm considering the same mobo so have to go with Flex ATX psu, I couldn't imagine how does the right angel bracket help to secure the far end of the psu in chassis? Is it screwed onto chassis? SFX would sit one side on the chassis' rail/bar, but Flex 1U...