I figured I'd save myself some time(and a headache) and check with here before I move on with this build.
So after I my last failed attempt with a Lenovo TS430(the lenovo bios can go diaf), I went ahead and read all of the stickies and post to put together a recommended spec'd system.
Then I came to x3250 m5(moving everything to the "cloud" and this was the first decom). It's your basic E3-1220 v3, 32GB, server. Being that it's the 3.5 version, it's only got 4 bays. So this is where the doublechecking and the need for validation comes in.
First, the x3250, FreeNAS should run ok on it right? I mean, I'll at the very least be able to get it to boot this time right(lenovo bios(es) suck). Second, I was originally planning on building something with the E3-1231 v3. The 1220 is just slightly slower, but lacks the hyper-threading so it has 4 less cores. For those currently running FreeNAS, is this going to be noticeable difference for running your typical Plex/Transmission file server?
Now onto the major reason for the NAS, storage. Obviously, 4 drive bays aren't going to cut it, but I can purchase a SA120 DAS to add 12 bays. The main worry I have with the sa120 is the fact that I'd like to use 3.5 SATA drives(already have 4TB nas drives purchased). After a bit of googlefu, I've come across info that it is possible, but I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with this item since it's relatively cheap right now.
I could still go the build route, but if the x3250 + sa120 combo can work, I can get more drives/space with the $$$ instead. If you were in my position, what would you do?
Oh and if anyone has gone this route, additional recommendations, whether it be hardware or setup, would be greatly appreciated.
So after I my last failed attempt with a Lenovo TS430(the lenovo bios can go diaf), I went ahead and read all of the stickies and post to put together a recommended spec'd system.
Then I came to x3250 m5(moving everything to the "cloud" and this was the first decom). It's your basic E3-1220 v3, 32GB, server. Being that it's the 3.5 version, it's only got 4 bays. So this is where the doublechecking and the need for validation comes in.
First, the x3250, FreeNAS should run ok on it right? I mean, I'll at the very least be able to get it to boot this time right(lenovo bios(es) suck). Second, I was originally planning on building something with the E3-1231 v3. The 1220 is just slightly slower, but lacks the hyper-threading so it has 4 less cores. For those currently running FreeNAS, is this going to be noticeable difference for running your typical Plex/Transmission file server?
Now onto the major reason for the NAS, storage. Obviously, 4 drive bays aren't going to cut it, but I can purchase a SA120 DAS to add 12 bays. The main worry I have with the sa120 is the fact that I'd like to use 3.5 SATA drives(already have 4TB nas drives purchased). After a bit of googlefu, I've come across info that it is possible, but I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with this item since it's relatively cheap right now.
I could still go the build route, but if the x3250 + sa120 combo can work, I can get more drives/space with the $$$ instead. If you were in my position, what would you do?
Oh and if anyone has gone this route, additional recommendations, whether it be hardware or setup, would be greatly appreciated.
