I'm a noobie to DIY server builds so I'd appreciate another set of eyes on this proposed build as I move from WHSv1 to WHS11. I have two specific questions:
1. I want to operate the server headless. I know this MB supports IPMI, but I'm not sure if it is fully supported with the I3 CPU. Will I be able to mount a CD/DVD on one of my network PCs and install software on the server via IPMI?
2. Is there anything I've missed in my configuration?
Build’s Name: WHS11
Operating System/ Storage Platform: Windows Home Server 2011
CPU: Intel Core I3-2100 Sandy Bridge
Motherboard: Supermicro X9SCM-F
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922
Drives: WDRE4 250GB 7200RPM Enterprise Drive for System, existing 2TB Drives for data, 2 existing 5.25->3.5 drive caddies where I will swap out backup drives between the server and off-site storage.
RAM: Kingston 4GB (2-2GB) 240pin DDR3 1333 ECC Unbuffered
Add-in Cards: None
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 620W 80 Plus Bronze Certified
Other Bits: None
Usage Profile: This WHS server will be used to backup 3 other PC's on the home network, contain about 2-3 GB shared music and photos, and about 1 GB shared HD video. I currently have this data on my WHSv1 which is an aging Pentium 4, 3Ghz. On the WHSv1 I use TVersity to stream my video to my DLNA compliant Bluray player, and I access my music via Logitec Squeezebox. I do not transcode video on the server. I plan to use WHS11's DLNA capabilities instead of TVersity on the new server. My goals for this build: high reliability, reasonable power efficiency, quite and headless operation.
1. I want to operate the server headless. I know this MB supports IPMI, but I'm not sure if it is fully supported with the I3 CPU. Will I be able to mount a CD/DVD on one of my network PCs and install software on the server via IPMI?
2. Is there anything I've missed in my configuration?
Build’s Name: WHS11
Operating System/ Storage Platform: Windows Home Server 2011
CPU: Intel Core I3-2100 Sandy Bridge
Motherboard: Supermicro X9SCM-F
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922
Drives: WDRE4 250GB 7200RPM Enterprise Drive for System, existing 2TB Drives for data, 2 existing 5.25->3.5 drive caddies where I will swap out backup drives between the server and off-site storage.
RAM: Kingston 4GB (2-2GB) 240pin DDR3 1333 ECC Unbuffered
Add-in Cards: None
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 620W 80 Plus Bronze Certified
Other Bits: None
Usage Profile: This WHS server will be used to backup 3 other PC's on the home network, contain about 2-3 GB shared music and photos, and about 1 GB shared HD video. I currently have this data on my WHSv1 which is an aging Pentium 4, 3Ghz. On the WHSv1 I use TVersity to stream my video to my DLNA compliant Bluray player, and I access my music via Logitec Squeezebox. I do not transcode video on the server. I plan to use WHS11's DLNA capabilities instead of TVersity on the new server. My goals for this build: high reliability, reasonable power efficiency, quite and headless operation.