Natex Impulse buy server, suggestions to complete it.

[crazyea]

Hi guys,

I've been following the e5 2670 price thread, and the Natex deal thread and impulsively jumped on the bandwagon.

So far I've ordered:

Intel S2600CP Motherboard w/Dual E5-2670 SR0KX , 128GB HYNIX RAM
Intel P4308XXMHGR Server Chassis
Intel AXX2IOS I/O Shield
Intel AUPSRCBTP Passive HeatSink - 2 pieces
Intel AUPMGPUBR Full Length GPGPU Support Bracket

I'm looking for a good deal on these as kalleyomalley is OOS:

Intel FCPUPMAD Air Duct
Intel AXXRMM4R Remote Management Module


Now, I'm not sure what to get to connect the 8x drives up. Do you have any suggestions on a proper card for this?

Any and all suggestions that will help me complete this build are appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

[crazyea]

No suggestions? I'm looking for an HBA that is very reliable, and the least hassle to get working in IT mode.

 

[nthu9280]

No suggestions? I'm looking for an HBA that is very reliable, and the least hassle to get working in IT mode.

OEM XS has new bulk RMS25KB080. Start with 35 and they typically accept around 40+shipping.
It will only work with/ locked to Intel boards. It can be flashed to IT. It was discussed on one of the threads.
Other option is RMS25CB080 if they have. The min they accept on that is 70. It is not locked to Intel boards



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[JC Connell]

OEM XS has new bulk RMS25KB080. Start with 35 and they typically accept around 40+shipping.
It will only work with/ locked to Intel boards. It can be flashed to IT. It was discussed on one of the threads.
Other option is RMS25CB080 if they have. The min they accept on that is 70. It is not locked to Intel boards



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I was looking for a card today. Just placed an offer. Thanks for pointing that out.

I've purchased a few others components from OEM XS (kalleyomalley) and they've been a pleasure to work with.

 

[crazyea]

Yes. OEMXS seems great so far. It took 2 days from order until the case was in my hands. From SALEM to VANCOUVER.

 

[JC Connell]

I'm curious what cables I'll need to use with this card. I ordered the same case and motherboard combo as the OP.

 

[crazyea]

The case comes with 4x sata to mini-sas so until you get an hba that will get you by. I just hooked that up to the mobo sata and the backplane.

I ordered an intel RMS25KB080.

 

[crazyea]

Mini sas cables is what you need to connect the card to the backplane.

 

[JC Connell]

I ordered that card as well. Where did you get your Mini-SAS cables from? I was looking at these: Amazon.com: Monoprice 1m 30AWG Internal Mini SAS 36-Pin SFF-8087 Male to Mini SAS 36-Pin SFF-8087 Male Cable - Black (108189): Computers & Accessories

 

[crazyea]

Im using the sata to mini sas at the moment. I did not order cables yet.

Thanks for the link.

 

[crazyea]

Can I instal an intel 8x2.5 Cage (FUP8X25HSDKS) in the top part of the p4000 case?