FreeNas Config - will it work?

[gazooli]

Hello Everyone,

I am able to get some cheap sas hard drives and I would like to buid a system with freenas.

My questions are as follows?

Can I build a FreeNas system with SAS drives?
How big of a power supply would I need?

Components I am looking at:

Asus PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0
Intel Core™ i3-9100F
SF Series SF450 Modular SFX Power Supply, 450W
6x MG04SCA60EE Dell Toshiba 6TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS 3.5in
IBM M1015 9220-8I SAS CARD
16GB memory
SilverStone Computer Case DS380B-US


I would appreciate any insight?

Thank You

Mike (Gazooli)

 

[c77dk]

You might want to find another motherboard - no ECC support on this one

 

[Inxsible]

Can I build a FreeNas system with SAS drives?

Yes.

How big of a power supply would I need?

Depends on what you intend to do with the FreeNAS appliance. FWIW, I run a 450W PSU with 6 drives as well. But if your case allows for expansion, then you should plan for that as well.

Asus PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0
Intel Core™ i3-9100F
SF Series SF450 Modular SFX Power Supply, 450W
6x MG04SCA60EE Dell Toshiba 6TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS 3.5in
IBM M1015 9220-8I SAS CARD
16GB memory
SilverStone Computer Case DS380B-US

If you are going to buy all of these, then buy server grade components from the get-go. If you already have these lying around, then no harm in using it as your FreeNAS system, if everything works.

 

[Inxsible]

@gazooli If you are in the US, then have a look at the used market on ebay. You will be able to build a very good home server for a lot less money. If you are not in the US, YMMV.