My thought has been that I would put an H11DSi in perhaps a CSE-826? Quiet operation is very desired so I would probably go with SQ PSUs, though price would beat out quiet in the end (i.e. I don't have $1000 to spend on the chassis). I see there are SAS1,2,3 backplanes along with some pass throughs -- is there any reason I would want a pass through instead of a SAS2/3? I am also not sure if there's a reason I should care about SAS3 since it seems like most parts, especially in my price range, would be in the SAS2 category.
I am also willing to consider a Dell or other chassis, not necessarily partial to SuperMicro, I just like the modularity/future change and upgrade potential with something like a CSE-826. If I get something by another vendor it seems like I'll need to find a specific board either already in it, or to go in it.
I am also willing to go way outside the box (throw it in a wooden crate!), so if there are other options out there that are unconventional, that's fine, too!
Appreciate any insight, and if I'm missing anything, don't hesitate to throw that in as well. Thanks.
I am also willing to consider a Dell or other chassis, not necessarily partial to SuperMicro, I just like the modularity/future change and upgrade potential with something like a CSE-826. If I get something by another vendor it seems like I'll need to find a specific board either already in it, or to go in it.
I am also willing to go way outside the box (throw it in a wooden crate!), so if there are other options out there that are unconventional, that's fine, too!
Appreciate any insight, and if I'm missing anything, don't hesitate to throw that in as well. Thanks.