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I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on my all in one media server/VM host build.

Build’s Name: Vault V2
Operating System/ Storage Platform: Esxi 5, running Open Indiana VM for ZFS zpool storage
CPU: Intel E3-1230 V2
Motherboard: Supermicro X9SCL+-F
Chassis: Norco RPC-4224 + 120mm fan bracket + RL-26 rails
Drives: Probably mirrored 64GB SSD for OI OS storage, plus 4x2TB drives in two ZFS vdevs to start, more later.
RAM: 4x8 GB 1333MHz DDR3 ECC (how to find correct memory?)
Add-in Cards: One IBM 1015 to start
Power Supply: SeaSonic X750 Gold 750W
Other Bits: 3x Noctua NF-P12 120mm fan + 2x Noctua NF-R8 80mm fans

Usage Profile: Media server (music, video), stream to 1-2 clients, backups, multiple VMs (windows 7/linux)

Am I missing anything? The case seems overkill for the number of drives. I could go with something smaller, but I'm not sure it's worth it.

For ZFS, I'm considering moving to RAID-V2, but not sure it's better for my application than just running multiple mirrors.

Do the RL-26 rails fit OK in most racks? I've heard reports they don't....
 
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nitrobass24 said:
The RL-26 fit just fine if you install the correctly.
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The case is overkill, but smaller options won't save you much money with a 3U 16-drive case and if you go to a 2U design you start to have trouble properly mounting a standard ATX power supply. For home users with one large chassis a 4U 20/24 drive case is perfect. SuperMicro cases are better, but the Norco's are quite nice (and lots less expensive). Besides - it gives you room to grow.

OT: Not to hijack a thread, but using Norco's RL-26 rails are you able to pull a 4220/4224 out far enough to open the top panel (assuming the RU right above it is full)? While the rails "fit", I couldn't ever figure out if I made a mistake or if they are actually designed to stop short.
 
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Good build. A lot of folks here have something similar.

If you get the RL-26 rails. Spend the extra few dollars and get the ball bearing ones. I haven't found a different part number but make sure you get the BB ones.
 
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OT: Not to hijack a thread, but using Norco's RL-26 rails are you able to pull a 4220/4224 out far enough to open the top panel (assuming the RU right above it is full)? While the rails "fit", I couldn't ever figure out if I made a mistake or if they are actually designed to stop short.
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Well I cannot answer that definitively, because I have my rack jammed up in the corner of a small closet. I want to say you can though, because the rails are supposed to extend to 38" and the Norcos are about 24-25 inches deep IIRC.
 
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Thanks for the comments. I'll make sure to get the ball bearing rails.

On the memory, according to Supermicro's memory configurator, these ought to work with that mobo:

Hynix DDR3-1600 8GB ECC Hynix Chip CL11 Server Memory - HMT41GU7MFR8C-PB

Correct? $67 per stick...
 
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The last time I looked at OI, it wasn't recommended to use SSD's as TRIM wasn't supported. RAID definitely means no TRIM.

Mind you, keeping the SSD's for cache was in so maybe I just missed the whole SSD boat, lol.
 
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If you run dual CPU and 24 SAS drives, 1200 watt might be nice. Also note that 1200W is not 1200W on 115V mains. But I was not saying he NEEDED that size PSU, but that he may very well want a redundant supply. Not sure of his requirements, but once you get into the realm of centralized mutli-TB RAID solutions you really are no longer a CONSUMER user. For me, my home server I decided I needed to make it as bullet proof as possible to avoid both data loss and downtime. My client (my wife) is pretty demanding about no downtime!

Norco chassis's have a history of poor quality control, because of that I personally avoid them like the plague.
 
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Not sure of his requirements, but once you get into the realm of centralized mutli-TB RAID solutions you really are no longer a CONSUMER user. For me, my home server I decided I needed to make it as bullet proof as possible to avoid both data loss and downtime. My client (my wife) is pretty demanding about no downtime!
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QFT. This. I think consumer segment NAS ends somewhere in the 2-5 disk drobo range.
 
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