I think this is up our alley guys and girls (maybe).
325$ shipped
Xeon-d 8-core
Sfp+
In 1u:
12x 3.5
6x 2.5
1x m.2
Reasonably quiet according to video below.
12+ available
QUANTA SD1Q-1ULH 1U 12X3.5IN D-1541 DUAL PSU SERVER | eBay
Here STH reviews the 6 core version.
The item listed is a xeon-d-1541 which is the 8 core version.
https://www.servethehome.com/intel-xeon-d-1531-storage-server-qct-quantagrid-sd1q-1ulh/
325$ shipped
Xeon-d 8-core
Sfp+
In 1u:
12x 3.5
6x 2.5
1x m.2
Reasonably quiet according to video below.
12+ available
QUANTA SD1Q-1ULH 1U 12X3.5IN D-1541 DUAL PSU SERVER | eBay
Here STH reviews the 6 core version.
The item listed is a xeon-d-1541 which is the 8 core version.
https://www.servethehome.com/intel-xeon-d-1531-storage-server-qct-quantagrid-sd1q-1ulh/