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    Hardware suggestions

    Hi, I'm planning to build 2 new servers (OS = ClearOS, unRAID) but I need some advice to choose the right hardware. First I need cases. I want to use 24 hotswap cases. I'm considering the following cases from Xcase. Pc Cases UK X-Case RM 424 - 24 Hotswap Bay Mini SAS - Generation II Pc...
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    New network equipment

    Hi, I need some advise about two new switches i want to buy. I have a server rack in the basement. I have two cat6a (10Gbps) cables from the basement to the house. I want one switch in my server rack and one switch in the house. I think the switch located in the server rack must be 16 ports...
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    New build: Dedicated server for Plex Media Server

    Hi, I want to build a dedicated server for Plex Media Server. I want to use the following parts: Intel E3-1270v3 Afuture.nl Intel E3-1275v3 Afuture.nl (was first choice but not necessary because of onboard graphics) Supermicro X10sl7 Afuture.nl 2x Memory modules KVR16E11/8 Afuture.nl I...
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    Choosing a new Motherboard

    Hi, I'm searching for a new motherboard for my server and cpu. I thinking of buying a Xeon E3-1275. I have seen this motherboard ARK | Intel® Server Board S1200V3RPL. What do you guys think of this board and cpu? I'm going to use this server in a home environment. I'm using a Linux...
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    Ask advice which hba card and expander

    Hi, I want to ask for some advice because you people are far more experienced with this as me . I want to buy a 24 bay hot swappable chassis of course all drives need a connection. I was thinking of using a expander with hba card or is it better not to use a expander? Can you recommend a hba...
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    Hba card with 24 ports

    Hi, I'm looking for a HBA card for my server. I found the LSI 9201-16i. It has 16 internal ports but my case has 24 bays. Do you know if a 24 port HBA card exists. I have not founded it yet. Of course i can use two cards or search for a motherboard with 10 extra ports (the case has 2 extra...
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    buying/building a new server

    Hi, I'm want to build or buy a new server. I run Linux on this server to be precise ClearOS. I use this software since 2009 and i enjoy using it. I want a server with lot of storage. So i'm thinking of buying a chassis (rackmount) with 24 hot swappable bays and build it self or buy a...
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