atom5ive
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Hey there, TrueNAS Scale enthusiasts!
I'm facing a bit of a storage dilemma with my trusty Dell PowerEdge 730XD server. My drive bays are currently chock-full with large drives, and I'm in dire need of more storage space. Rather than starting from scratch, I thought it would be a great idea to seek help from the TrueNAS Scale community for advice and guidance on how to expand my storage capacity in a cost-effective way.
I've been eyeing a Supermicro 4U 36 Bay Storage Server as a potential solution to my storage woes. However, I'm not entirely sure about the compatibility and the steps required to seamlessly integrate it with my Dell PowerEdge 730XD.
Here's where I could use your collective wisdom:
I greatly appreciate your assistance and look forward to learning from the expertise of the TrueNAS Scale community!
TL;DR: Seeking guidance from the TrueNAS Scale community on how to expand storage capacity for my Dell PowerEdge 730XD, which is currently filled with large drives. Considering the integration of a Supermicro 4U 36 Bay Storage Server and need advice on compatibility, required hardware, and integration steps. Any insights or experiences shared would be highly appreciated.
I'm facing a bit of a storage dilemma with my trusty Dell PowerEdge 730XD server. My drive bays are currently chock-full with large drives, and I'm in dire need of more storage space. Rather than starting from scratch, I thought it would be a great idea to seek help from the TrueNAS Scale community for advice and guidance on how to expand my storage capacity in a cost-effective way.
I've been eyeing a Supermicro 4U 36 Bay Storage Server as a potential solution to my storage woes. However, I'm not entirely sure about the compatibility and the steps required to seamlessly integrate it with my Dell PowerEdge 730XD.
Here's where I could use your collective wisdom:
- Compatibility: Are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of when connecting the Supermicro server with my Dell PowerEdge, especially considering the different drive types and sizes I currently have?
- Hardware Requirements: What specific hardware do I need, such as SAS cables and RAID controller cards, to make this integration work smoothly?
- Integration Steps: What are the step-by-step procedures I should follow to ensure a hassle-free integration? How do I handle RAID configuration, operating system compatibility, data migration, and rigorous testing?
I greatly appreciate your assistance and look forward to learning from the expertise of the TrueNAS Scale community!
TL;DR: Seeking guidance from the TrueNAS Scale community on how to expand storage capacity for my Dell PowerEdge 730XD, which is currently filled with large drives. Considering the integration of a Supermicro 4U 36 Bay Storage Server and need advice on compatibility, required hardware, and integration steps. Any insights or experiences shared would be highly appreciated.