So my FreeNAS Mini from Sep 2004 (in my sig) is dead, and I need some advice on replacement.
My main requirement is reliability, i.e. not to have to deal with h/w issues. The NAS is for home use, for storing important documents, home videos, pictures, etc. I don't have much need for transcoding, but I will run plex to be able to stream my videos/music/pics over dlna. No 4K content, though.
1. Is there any point in trying to re-use the FreeNAS mini's case + PSU? Or should I just junk all of it? I think C2750D4I is the world's only ECC board using desktop-sized ECC DDR3 DIMMs, so that only leaves the case + PSU for reuse. I have to get new RAM along with the new board, unless I buy the C2750D4I again.
2. If I were to re-use the case, will a SuperMicro C3000 m-itx board fit on the mini's motherboard tray? That is, will the board holes align with the tray, in theory?
3. Is there any DISadvantage in getting a new mini-itx board over a micro-atx one? I know that micro-atx has a lot more possibilities, but like I said, my needs are modest, that can be easily met by one of the newer C3000 boards. However, I am flexible if there are any practical advantages in getting a micro-atx.
Thanks,
Saurav.
My main requirement is reliability, i.e. not to have to deal with h/w issues. The NAS is for home use, for storing important documents, home videos, pictures, etc. I don't have much need for transcoding, but I will run plex to be able to stream my videos/music/pics over dlna. No 4K content, though.
1. Is there any point in trying to re-use the FreeNAS mini's case + PSU? Or should I just junk all of it? I think C2750D4I is the world's only ECC board using desktop-sized ECC DDR3 DIMMs, so that only leaves the case + PSU for reuse. I have to get new RAM along with the new board, unless I buy the C2750D4I again.
2. If I were to re-use the case, will a SuperMicro C3000 m-itx board fit on the mini's motherboard tray? That is, will the board holes align with the tray, in theory?
3. Is there any DISadvantage in getting a new mini-itx board over a micro-atx one? I know that micro-atx has a lot more possibilities, but like I said, my needs are modest, that can be easily met by one of the newer C3000 boards. However, I am flexible if there are any practical advantages in getting a micro-atx.
Thanks,
Saurav.