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    Network hardware and topology for multi-gig, poe++, managed vlan?

    I'm setting up a new home network in order to add internet-disabled security cameras and to better isolate internet-enabled IOT devices. I'm tech savvy but new to networking so I've spent the past few weeks trying to learn and plan as much as I can. My understanding is that normal consumer WIFI...
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    AU WTB: SAS2 4tb+ 2.5" SSDs - no rush though

    My array has now hit 50% capacity so I'm starting to look for the next set of drives to add into it. I have 6 bays that can take SAS 12Gbs drives, so if you have drives over 4TB you're looking to rehome hit me up. I don't really have any particular models in mind, will briefly research any that...
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    Dual mirrored 2.5 inch drives in a 3.5 inch slot

    I have a SC486 with limited open slots. I would like to add two 2.5 inch SSDs into one slot. I vaguely remember some adapter with onboard hardware that would mirror the two drives and present it as one drive to the system. I am not sure if it existed or if my senility is kicking in. Anyone...
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    Supermicro SC846 power for internal SSD

    Hi Guys, I have 2x SC836TQs that I'm using and want to add an SC846 to the mix. On the 836 backplanes there are 4 pin power connectors to use for CD/2.5" drive power and I have the appropriate little adapters to make this work. The 846 that I have has the 846A backplane and the PDU doesn't have...
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    Storage ideas for dell r720 w/8 2.5 hdd slots

    I'm trying to figure out a cost effective solution to populating my dell r720 server with storage. I have esxi 6.5 installed on it, and I plan to move my developed VMs on it from my dev esxi node. Most times the VMs will sit unused. I plan to access the VMs on it to do testing, or demoing etc...