Build’s Name:TestBed
Operating System/ Storage Platform: ESXi 6
CPU: (2) E5-2670
Motherboard: Intel S2600CP2J
Chassis:Intel P4000M
Drives: TBD
RAM: 128GB
Add-in Cards:
Power Supply:
Other Bits:
Usage Profile: Will be a self contained / AIO host for testbed. Will be doing vulnerability testing and proof of concept against various OS and platforms.
Other information… I have an i7 w/ 32GB RAM for a daily driver.
Am assembling the above build for a testbed. I am in need of guidance on storage. I come from a traditional HW RAID mentality but am willing to give ZFS and others a try. I am looking to spend $500 (absolute max 700) for HBA/Controller + drives. I have the 12 drive 2.5" and 12 drive 3.5" bays for the P4000M. Not concerned too much about the recoverability of content as they can be easily rebuilt. Shouldn't need more than 4TB.
Any suggestions?
Operating System/ Storage Platform: ESXi 6
CPU: (2) E5-2670
Motherboard: Intel S2600CP2J
Chassis:Intel P4000M
Drives: TBD
RAM: 128GB
Add-in Cards:
Power Supply:
Other Bits:
Usage Profile: Will be a self contained / AIO host for testbed. Will be doing vulnerability testing and proof of concept against various OS and platforms.
Other information… I have an i7 w/ 32GB RAM for a daily driver.
Am assembling the above build for a testbed. I am in need of guidance on storage. I come from a traditional HW RAID mentality but am willing to give ZFS and others a try. I am looking to spend $500 (absolute max 700) for HBA/Controller + drives. I have the 12 drive 2.5" and 12 drive 3.5" bays for the P4000M. Not concerned too much about the recoverability of content as they can be easily rebuilt. Shouldn't need more than 4TB.
Any suggestions?