Hi
"new" build for me. I havent built since Windows Home Server, which has Tyan board and 32bit processor, so starting new.
Supermicro X8DTN+ board
LSI 9211-8i IT mode
Supermicro SAS2826EL1 backplane SAS2X28 chip
Supermicro 2U case (12 drives)
Windows Sever 2016 datacenter .
What for? a lab for me to learn newer server/database/programming technologies & also home use for storage of photos, files, etc.
All set up with OS installed on drives connected to mobo.
Now to populate the storage bays.
Can I use 12GB/s HDDs in hopes of upgrading HBA and backplane when I see some good prices on SAS3 backplane/HBA?
I like the 6TB HGST drives- but unsure of exact model numbers, and whether my setup will support 4k, or if I can even use higher capacity drives currently.
I know.. "Google is your friend"- I worked at a search company in the 80's...but after not finding a sure answer for several days, I figured its time to get help.
Thanks.
"new" build for me. I havent built since Windows Home Server, which has Tyan board and 32bit processor, so starting new.
Supermicro X8DTN+ board
LSI 9211-8i IT mode
Supermicro SAS2826EL1 backplane SAS2X28 chip
Supermicro 2U case (12 drives)
Windows Sever 2016 datacenter .
What for? a lab for me to learn newer server/database/programming technologies & also home use for storage of photos, files, etc.
All set up with OS installed on drives connected to mobo.
Now to populate the storage bays.
Can I use 12GB/s HDDs in hopes of upgrading HBA and backplane when I see some good prices on SAS3 backplane/HBA?
I like the 6TB HGST drives- but unsure of exact model numbers, and whether my setup will support 4k, or if I can even use higher capacity drives currently.
I know.. "Google is your friend"- I worked at a search company in the 80's...but after not finding a sure answer for several days, I figured its time to get help.
Thanks.