Build Name: Fast and Bulbous (Multi-chassis hybrid)
Operating System/ Storage Platform: OsX / OpenZFS on OsX
Since this functions as one complete entity, I will keep everything in one place.
It's in the last stages of completion, so more will be added as it all gets pulled together including photos etc.
I. Background
Previous Configuration
This is my attempt at consolidating about 5x thunderbolt add-on enclosures and JBOD towers into a clean rack mount solution for the home. Obviously the below was becoming a giant mess of wires, power bricks and so forth due to gradual expansion over time. Since I need more drive space and don't want to add more junk to my desk or drawers, I'm altering my approach entirely.
Soon, it will become my fast and bulbous 9U rack mount beast:
Akitio 4x 2.5" Thunderbolt 2
Akitio 4x 3.5" Thunderbolt 2,
Akitio PCIe expansion chassis with Atto H680
iStarUSA tower chassis that previously housed the zfs pool, expanders, etc.
Mac Mini
2x Cyberpower Tower UPS
II. Chassis 1 (1U)
Type: Main CPU
Chassis Model: Mac Mini 2012 in a SonnetTech xMac Mini 1U
CPU: i7
Ram: 16gb
Other Modifications: 2x SSD, Noctua A4-10 fan array in the Sonnettech.
Chassis 1 Status: Complete, except for sliding rack rails.
III. Chassis 2 (4U)
Chassis Model: 36 Disk JBOD in 4U
Purpose: Workload, backups
Chassis Model: iStarUSA EA Storm JBOD
Drive Cages: 4x CSE-M28SACB, 1x CSE-M14TQC
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower 850W Modular
Fans: Noctua 120mm Fan, M28 and M14 fans replaced with Noctua fans, each intel expander has an A4x10 rigged to the heatsink
Add-on Cards: 1x Intel RESCV360, 1x RESCV240
Chassis 2 Status: In progress, ~80% complete
Chassis 2 Outstanding:
IV. Chassis 3 (2U)
Chassis 12 Disk 3.5" SAS Enclosure
Purpose: Daily Backups of Chassis 2
V. Chassis 4 (2U)
Type: UPS
Model: APC 1500W UPS
Chassis 4 Status: Complete, with the exception of perhaps modifying the fans.
VI. Complete System Housing Rack
DIY Wood 9U Rackmount Chassis complete with locking doors, sound dampening, etc.
26” Rack Rails
More info forthcoming:
VII. Complete System Configuration Details
Forthcoming.
Operating System/ Storage Platform: OsX / OpenZFS on OsX
Since this functions as one complete entity, I will keep everything in one place.
It's in the last stages of completion, so more will be added as it all gets pulled together including photos etc.
I. Background
Previous Configuration
This is my attempt at consolidating about 5x thunderbolt add-on enclosures and JBOD towers into a clean rack mount solution for the home. Obviously the below was becoming a giant mess of wires, power bricks and so forth due to gradual expansion over time. Since I need more drive space and don't want to add more junk to my desk or drawers, I'm altering my approach entirely.
Soon, it will become my fast and bulbous 9U rack mount beast:
Akitio 4x 2.5" Thunderbolt 2
Akitio 4x 3.5" Thunderbolt 2,
Akitio PCIe expansion chassis with Atto H680
iStarUSA tower chassis that previously housed the zfs pool, expanders, etc.
Mac Mini
2x Cyberpower Tower UPS
II. Chassis 1 (1U)
Type: Main CPU
Chassis Model: Mac Mini 2012 in a SonnetTech xMac Mini 1U
CPU: i7
Ram: 16gb
Other Modifications: 2x SSD, Noctua A4-10 fan array in the Sonnettech.
Chassis 1 Status: Complete, except for sliding rack rails.
III. Chassis 2 (4U)
Chassis Model: 36 Disk JBOD in 4U
Purpose: Workload, backups
Chassis Model: iStarUSA EA Storm JBOD
Drive Cages: 4x CSE-M28SACB, 1x CSE-M14TQC
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower 850W Modular
Fans: Noctua 120mm Fan, M28 and M14 fans replaced with Noctua fans, each intel expander has an A4x10 rigged to the heatsink
Add-on Cards: 1x Intel RESCV360, 1x RESCV240
Chassis 2 Status: In progress, ~80% complete
Chassis 2 Outstanding:
- Replace JBOD CB1 power board with CB3 for IPMI and fan control?
- Locate Centronics form factor SAS ports in rear
- Sound and Vibration Dampening Materials
IV. Chassis 3 (2U)
Chassis 12 Disk 3.5" SAS Enclosure
Purpose: Daily Backups of Chassis 2
V. Chassis 4 (2U)
Type: UPS
Model: APC 1500W UPS
Chassis 4 Status: Complete, with the exception of perhaps modifying the fans.
VI. Complete System Housing Rack
DIY Wood 9U Rackmount Chassis complete with locking doors, sound dampening, etc.
26” Rack Rails
More info forthcoming:
VII. Complete System Configuration Details
Forthcoming.