Hi,
this is my first post, since I just recently decided to renew my current storage server. By doing so, I came across FreeNAS, which sounds like a resonable way to go.
Currently I have a HP Microserver Gen8 running with a e3-1265l, a HP Smart Array P420 Raid controller and 4x Seagate 8TB Ironwolf drives on Raid 5.
Basically I really like this box, but the it's definitely to noisy to run it at my workspace. Furthermore I also have a 19" rack in this room and therefore thought about building a 19" 4hu storage server based on FreeNAS. 4hu mainly because then, I have more flexibility in terms of cooler and fans to reduce the noise to a minimum.
Best feature of this box is the integration of raid into the integrated-lights-out management interface. In case a hdd dies, it notifies me via email and also indicates the failure via a red led in front of the case. So I only need to replace the HDD and the rebuilding starts. Besides the led, I understood that FreeNAS works the same, right?
In terms of hardware, some is already lying around or could be re-purposed from the HP Gen8:
supermicro x9scm-f
xeon e-3 1230v2
32gb ecc ram
4x Seagate 8TB drives
HP Smart Array P420 and HP Smart Array P411
32gb usb stick as boot media
So my goals are, to have a 19" Storage Server which is as silent as possible. Most likely I will never exceed the usable 24TB of Storage but beeing some sort of future proof may be a smart decision. The supermicro board has two 1GB nics. But adding a 10GE intel card would also be possible if needed.
regarding the case I came across these two:
Inter-tech 4u 4408
inter-tech 4u 4410
if you know alternatives, your suggestions are very welcomed.
So, does this setup work or are there any flaws I don't see yet. Also, the board has 4 Sata2 and 2 Sata3 ports. Is this useable or should I get a HBA controller, or does it even make sense to use one of the HP Smart Array Controllers in HBA mode (they are on the compatibility list for FreeNAS).
thx and Best
MacX
this is my first post, since I just recently decided to renew my current storage server. By doing so, I came across FreeNAS, which sounds like a resonable way to go.
Currently I have a HP Microserver Gen8 running with a e3-1265l, a HP Smart Array P420 Raid controller and 4x Seagate 8TB Ironwolf drives on Raid 5.
Basically I really like this box, but the it's definitely to noisy to run it at my workspace. Furthermore I also have a 19" rack in this room and therefore thought about building a 19" 4hu storage server based on FreeNAS. 4hu mainly because then, I have more flexibility in terms of cooler and fans to reduce the noise to a minimum.
Best feature of this box is the integration of raid into the integrated-lights-out management interface. In case a hdd dies, it notifies me via email and also indicates the failure via a red led in front of the case. So I only need to replace the HDD and the rebuilding starts. Besides the led, I understood that FreeNAS works the same, right?
In terms of hardware, some is already lying around or could be re-purposed from the HP Gen8:
supermicro x9scm-f
xeon e-3 1230v2
32gb ecc ram
4x Seagate 8TB drives
HP Smart Array P420 and HP Smart Array P411
32gb usb stick as boot media
So my goals are, to have a 19" Storage Server which is as silent as possible. Most likely I will never exceed the usable 24TB of Storage but beeing some sort of future proof may be a smart decision. The supermicro board has two 1GB nics. But adding a 10GE intel card would also be possible if needed.
regarding the case I came across these two:
Inter-tech 4u 4408
inter-tech 4u 4410
if you know alternatives, your suggestions are very welcomed.
So, does this setup work or are there any flaws I don't see yet. Also, the board has 4 Sata2 and 2 Sata3 ports. Is this useable or should I get a HBA controller, or does it even make sense to use one of the HP Smart Array Controllers in HBA mode (they are on the compatibility list for FreeNAS).
thx and Best
MacX