Build NAS (storage and Plex)

[tvsjr]

Who ever needs 32 GB of RAM in a NAS-system? :)

RAM is used for cache. My primary FreeNAS system has 128GB RAM in it... with lots of room to expand if I desire. And FreeNAS happily chews up all of it, caching stuff.

 

[urdel62]

So my concerns are on :
- Intel Pentium G3240 : is it a good one for my uses cause it ' s cheap
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 ECC UDIMM : 1600 is enough ?

Thanks,

 

[Ericloewe]

The CPU is fine as long as you don't transcode.

The RAM is faster than the CPU is rated for, so it's perfectly alright.

 

[urdel62]

The CPU is fine as long as you don't transcode.

The RAM is faster than the CPU is rated for, so it's perfectly alright.

OK thanks ! So the CPU is not good enough if I want to use Plex ?

 

[Ericloewe]

It is if you only stream. Transcoding would be painful.

 

[urdel62]

It is if you only stream. Transcoding would be painful.

Ok so if I need transcoding I should go for something like Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 and maybe upgrade RAM ?

 

[Ericloewe]

No, an i3 is fine for moderate transcoding.

 

[urdel62]

No, an i3 is fine for moderate transcoding.

Like i3 4330 ? and upgrade RAM ?

 

[Ericloewe]

Like i3 4330 ?

Sure.

and upgrade RAM ?

Not needed. Upgrade it later if needed.

 

[urdel62]

So finally I think I m going for that considering my uses ( storage, torrent servor, file sharing, DLNA, plex ) :
SuperMicro X10SLM+-F
i3 4330
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 ECC UDIMM
3x2TB Western Digial Red in RAID-Z
Seasonic X650
Cyberpower CP685AVR
Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case
Silicon Power Slim S55 2.5" 120GB
USB Scan Disk 32 GB

Is anyone find a mistake in there ?
And is an UPS needed ?
And does someone have a cheap website where I can find low cost and reliability for shipping in EU (France precisely ) ?

Thanks,

 

[GBillR]

So finally I think I m going for that considering my uses ( storage, torrent servor, file sharing, DLNA, plex ) :
SuperMicro X10SLM+-F
i3 4330
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 ECC UDIMM
3x2TB Western Digial Red in RAID-Z
Cyberpower CP685AVR
Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case
Silicon Power Slim S55 2.5" 120GB
USB Scan Disk 32 GB

Is anyone find a mistake in there ?
And is an UPS needed ?
And does someone have a cheap website where I can find low cost and reliability for shipping in EU (France precisely ) ?

Thanks,

1 - That case doesn't support the micro ATX board.
2 - Why the USB flash drive if you are using the SSD (presumably the SSD is for the FreeNAS installation)?
3 - A UPS is a MUST have. FreeNAS does not enjoy ungraceful shutdowns.

 

[urdel62]

1 - That case doesn't support the micro ATX board.
2 - Why the USB flash drive if you are using the SSD (presumably the SSD is for the FreeNAS installation)?
3 - A UPS is a MUST have. FreeNAS does not enjoy ungraceful shutdowns.

Thank you,

Which case do you recommend ? fractal design define mini ? Does it supports 6 3.5'' drives plus SSD boot drive ? otherwise fractal design r4
Yes I don't know why I picked a USB flash, for installation I think.
And which UPS is a classic one ? SEASONIC G-450 80PLUS GOLD or Cyberpower CP685AVR ?

 

[urdel62]

Hi,

SuperMicro X10SLM+-F
i3 4330
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 ECC UDIMM
3x2TB Western Digial Red in RAID-Z
fractal define mini
Silicon Power Slim S55 2.5" 120GB
SEASONIC G-450 80PLUS GOLD
Cyberpower EC850LCD

That's my new hardware list. Around 1200 euros on amazon.de ..
Quite expensive . On which component can I save money ? Maybe another website ?

Thanks,

 

[gpsguy]

Buy one power supply, not two.

Seasonic X-650
SEASONIC G-450 80PLUS GOLD

On which component can I save money ?

 

[Stux]

RAM is used for cache. My primary FreeNAS system has 128GB RAM in it... with lots of room to expand if I desire. And FreeNAS happily chews up all of it, caching stuff.

Ram is also used for VMs. A big part of Fn10 is VMs.

 

[Stux]

Look at a dell c2100?

 

[urdel62]

what ' s the difference between SuperMicro X10SLM+-F and X10SLM-F ?

 

[GBillR]

what ' s the difference between SuperMicro X10SLM+-F and X10SLM-F ?

You really should do some reading before posting some of these questions...;)

You're more likely to elicit replies from the more knowledgeable folks around here if it looks like you are at least trying to find the answers to some of the simpler questions.

I recommend you take a look here:
https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?resources/supermicro-x10-and-x11-motherboard-faq.5/
https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?resources/so-you’ve-decided-to-buy-a-supermicro-x10-board.14/

 

[urdel62]

You really should do some reading before posting some of these questions...;)

You're more likely to illicit replies from the more knowledgeable folks around here if it looks like you are at least trying to find the answers to some of the simpler questions.

I recommend you take a look here:
https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?resources/supermicro-x10-and-x11-motherboard-faq.5/
https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?resources/so-you’ve-decided-to-buy-a-supermicro-x10-board.14/

Thanks for the link

 

[Ericloewe]

You're more likely to illicit replies

elicit. illicit is something illegal, unapproved of or that goes against regulations.