BUILD Little help would be appreciated

[Athross]

Hello, I'm new to the forums. My previous foray into freeNAS included old used computer parts and some new HD's ( 6 - WD 2TB Green). It rand without issue for about 4 years. It then promptly died.


My Goals
Build a more stable NAS box. I have for the first time dedicated small closet to put all my equipment in. So this will be my first time putting a rack together. I am still looking for short rack to put The NAS and everything else on so any suggestions are appreciated (I check craigslist periodically). I estimate I can fit a 20U tall cabinet with no problems.

NAS requirements
1) 12 bays 3 pools in raidz2 ( I don't see my self needing more drives based on pass and future use)
2) Rack mounted (Quiet as possible case with lot of air flow)
4) Video Streaming to multiple machines
5) No trans-coding

Possible Build (I'm open to suggestions, also if you see any glaring problems)
HD : WD Red WD40EFRX 4TB (Only plan on buying 4 at the moment)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236599&cm_re=wd_4tb-_-22-236-599-_-Product

MB : SUPERMICRO MBD-X10SL7-F-O
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182821

CPU : Intel Core i3-4330
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116945

RAM : Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 Model CT2KIT102472BD160B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148770

PSU : SeaSonic SSR-450RM 450W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151124

CASE : Rosewill RSV-L4412
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147233


Thank you again for your help

 

[SweetAndLow]

I would pick up 6 drives and do a vdevs with 6 disks in raidz2. Then expand it with another 6 disks in the future. This gets you more storage and is a better design.

 

[danb35]

You can get 12 bays in 2U pretty easily with the SuperMicro CSE-826 series. Look on eBay to find them at around $300. Don't expect them to be quiet, though. For the disks, I'd agree with the recommendation to use two 6-disk RAIDZ2 vdevs (one now, add the second later if/when needed).

 

[Athross]

I would pick up 6 drives and do a vdevs with 6 disks in raidz2. Then expand it with another 6 disks in the future. This gets you more storage and is a better design

Very good point SweetAndLo. Only Reason for the 4 drives at a time was cost.

You can get 12 bays in 2U pretty easily with the SuperMicro CSE-826 series. Look on eBay to find them at around $300. Don't expect them to be quiet, though. For the disks, I'd agree with the recommendation to use two 6-disk RAIDZ2 vdevs (one now, add the second later if/when needed)

dnab35 , I'm hesitant to buy any SuperMicron cases due to my lack of knowledge about them. One of there cases might be in my future. For now I feel safer dealing with something closer to an ATX pc case.


Thank you for your feedback guys