Hi guys,
I'm planning to build a NAS running FreeNAS Corral. Apart from the more typical use for backups and sharing files between family members, it will need to run a few containers (nextcloud, emby server for media streaming, Pi-hole, Ubiquiti controller, ...) and a couple of VMs. I don't expect too much load on the VMs, it will be more for testing purposes. It will also be used to store some video from security cams.
The system will be running 24/7, so energy consumption is also something to consider.
What do you think about the following system:
Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN2F (Xeon D 1521)
3x HGST Deskstar NAS 6TB 5x HGST Deskstar NAS 4TB
Crucial 32GB kit (2x16GB) ECC RDIMM
Fractal Design Node 304
Seasonic G-series 450W
I was a bit surprised about the price of hard drives these days, I hoped they would have dropped a bit more in price... Anyway, I think 12TB of usable space will be enough. Are 3 disks in RAID-Z enough or should I go for RAID-Z2?
I've read some stories about the X10SDV running hot, do I need an extra fan, or will the three fans in the Node 304 keep it cool?
For the boot device: do you recommend a USB stick or a M.2 SSD like the Transcend MTS600 ?
I assume for my needs it's not really necessary to use a dedicated ZIL or L2ARC drive?
Cheers,
L.
I'm planning to build a NAS running FreeNAS Corral. Apart from the more typical use for backups and sharing files between family members, it will need to run a few containers (nextcloud, emby server for media streaming, Pi-hole, Ubiquiti controller, ...) and a couple of VMs. I don't expect too much load on the VMs, it will be more for testing purposes. It will also be used to store some video from security cams.
The system will be running 24/7, so energy consumption is also something to consider.
What do you think about the following system:
Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN2F (Xeon D 1521)
Crucial 32GB kit (2x16GB) ECC RDIMM
Fractal Design Node 304
Seasonic G-series 450W
I was a bit surprised about the price of hard drives these days, I hoped they would have dropped a bit more in price... Anyway, I think 12TB of usable space will be enough. Are 3 disks in RAID-Z enough or should I go for RAID-Z2?
I've read some stories about the X10SDV running hot, do I need an extra fan, or will the three fans in the Node 304 keep it cool?
For the boot device: do you recommend a USB stick or a M.2 SSD like the Transcend MTS600 ?
I assume for my needs it's not really necessary to use a dedicated ZIL or L2ARC drive?
Cheers,
L.
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