Just got a couple of computers and rack!

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rahimlee54

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Hi all I am installing freenas right now. I found a couple of servers locally and went and bought them with out knowing a lot about them. They both have consumer grade stuff in them that is at least 10 years old.... I may use that to mess around with but plan on upgrading to some nice used server stuff. Unfortunately one psu of 2 doesn't work but for the price paid I am not to upset.

I can at least look at the system architecture while I gather my parts list and cash.

Thanks
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Those look way too ancient to be worth bothering with. DDR2? cheeses.
 

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Those look way too ancient to be worth bothering with. DDR2? cheeses.
Ya it's pretty terrible and slow haha. I played with one and dismantled the broken one. Not sure what to do with the old stuff. When a good coupon pops up on the bay I'll grab some decent parts.



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Are they standard form factor motherboards? Maybe you can re-use the cases...


DDR2? cheeses.

But it's DDR2 ECC! :confused:
 

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What’s the HD backplane connector?
 

rahimlee54

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What’s the HD backplane connector?
The motherboard has sata 2 ports, I havent removed the fans yet and really inspect hard. I will do that this week and read all the guides a couple times them look for some buy recommendations.

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The motherboard has sata 2 ports, I havent removed the fans yet and really inspect hard. I will do that this week and read all the guides a couple times them look for some buy recommendations.
If we could get a look at the drive backplane it would give us some answers about how usable they are. Please try to get some light in there and take a few photos to share with us.
 

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If we could get a look at the drive backplane it would give us some answers about how usable they are. Please try to get some light in there and take a few photos to share with us.
Added to the wrong thread will add here as well. Is there a standard size for these guys? I found some supermicros that will do the job if they fit.
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