I tend to much more heavily use Intel PCIe/NVMe SSDs. However, I have used a SM951, XP941, 950 Pro 512GB.Anyone running a 950 pro in their 1540/1541. Debating one of these or a regular 850 pro for an L2Arc.
I have the slog covered with a S3710. Working flawlessly since day 1. Thanks for sharing that.I tend to much more heavily use Intel PCIe/NVMe SSDs. However, I have used a SM951, XP941, 950 Pro 512GB.
One I saw that looks awesome for this (and cheap): NEWLY Used SAMSUNG SSD SM951 M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD MZNTE256HMHP
I would not use the Samsungs for ZIL/ SLOG duties though as there is no PLP.
On the plan to do along with a giant backlog. Sadly too busy this time of year.I have the slog covered with a S3710. Working flawlessly since day 1. Thanks for sharing that.
I'm curious have you done any benchmarks comparing standard ssd for l2arc vs nvme? If so is the difference large?
EDIT: My bad I didn't see you were looking for the 6C+.Anyone know when the Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN4F or X10SDV-6C+-TLN4F boards will be up for sale in the US? I'd love to throw one of the lower TDP boards into a NAS, but it seems like it may be a while...
Checked that listing vs PN it is an 851 model not 951 as listed in header..I tend to much more heavily use Intel PCIe/NVMe SSDs. However, I have used a SM951, XP941, 950 Pro 512GB.
One I saw that looks awesome for this (and cheap): NEWLY Used SAMSUNG SSD SM951 M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD MZNTE256HMHP
I would not use the Samsungs for ZIL/ SLOG duties though as there is no PLP.
Ah good catch. I wonder which is the mistake.Checked that listing vs PN it is an 851 model not 951 as listed in header..
Wired had some in stock a couple of weeks ago and no passive versions, now the reverse situation.EDIT: My bad I didn't see you were looking for the 6C+.
Based on my limited experience with both so far with other Xeon processors I'd take an ASRock Rack product every day of the week and twice on Sunday over a Supermicro one.Hard to take ASRock seriously and besides, SuperMicro has a great lineup and amazing support.
Joke or serious ? I always thought people though better of SM ?Based on my limited experience with both so far with other Xeon processors I'd take an ASRock Rack product every day of the week and twice on Sunday over a Supermicro one.
Serious. I've got three Xeon builds going on right now. An Intel board, a Supermicro board, and an ASRock Rack board. The only one that hasn't given me fits yet is the ASRock Rack. I may be singing a different tune in a few days as I finish it up, but so far so good. *fingers crossed*Joke or serious ? I always thought people though better of SM ?
If you are going to build using a sc505-203b or similar, I would HIGHLY recommend getting a pre made barebones. SM has a dual fan holder and airflow guide for these that is very difficult to get if you buy the MB and case separate.Would it be optimal to opt for passive cooling on the Xeon D CPUs if running in a 1U SuperMicro chassis as opposed to the active cooling?
@Patrick I'm planning to use these chassis'.If you are going to build using a sc505-203b or similar, I would HIGHLY recommend getting a pre made barebones. SM has a dual fan holder and airflow guide for these that is very difficult to get if you buy the MB and case separate.
The cooler will fit in a 1u chassis but airflow is far from optimal and you will want chassis fans anyway.
I agree. Heck, what I really want is a FlexATX or mATX package with the D-1528 or D-1531. Perhaps the D-1541. I like the D-1537 option but it's just not the right IO combination that I'd like to see.The lack of higher end Xeon D options in FlexATX form factor is really killing me right now. The jump from the 1537 to the 1587 is huge in order to get SFP+ & storage options. I really wish SM would offer a 1541 or 1567 option. I need a powerful Xeon D for my media server but the 1587 is just so darn expensive!