BUILD my first freenas build

[andrewjs18]

go easy on me...this is my first freenas build - and really, a first build using server hardware...

case-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147164

hdd x6 (at the time of me purchashing my hardware, these were cheaper on newegg)-
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHAJRU0/?tag=ozlp-20

ram-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139979

cpu-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117286

mobo-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182253

psu-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

I also grabbed a UPS from amazon. I believe this is the one I grabbed since it was only a few bucks more expensive than the few models below it: View: http://www.amazon.com/APC-BR1500G-BACK-UPS-10-Outlet-1500VA/dp/B003Y24DEU/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414272756&sr=1-5&keywords=ups

 

[cyberjock]

I wouldn't use the Rosewill PSU. That's basically my system but a different chassis. :P

 

[andrewjs18]

I wouldn't use the Rosewill PSU. That's basically my system but a different chassis. :p

any particular reasons why? is it because of the brand or something specific with the specs?

 

[cyberjock]

Rosewill isn't a particularly trustworthy brand. They are known to make cheap stuff and the last thing you should be considering is buying a cheap PSU. ;)

 

[andrewjs18]

Rosewill isn't a particularly trustworthy brand. They are known to make cheap stuff and the last thing you should be considering is buying a cheap PSU. ;)

this is true. I had already sent back a 750w psu because it wasn't modular and over sized for my need. I wonder if newegg will let me send this one back and avoid the restocking fee. if so, which psu do you recommend that is modular?

 

[cyberjock]

I don't do modular PSUs for servers. Modular cables cause a slight voltage drop and increase the chance of interruptions at the new addional connection sites. I do realize it's anti-geek to bash modular cables, but I don't believe in them for servers. It's not a coincidence that my Supermicro servers don't have modular PSUs. ;)

 

[Mlovelace]

Corsair makes good PSUs and you can't go wrong with seasonic. Check out Jonny guru's site for psu recommendations.

CORSAIR HX series HX650 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-012

This is what I have in my home build.

 

[andrewjs18]

I don't do modular PSUs for servers. Modular cables cause a slight voltage drop and increase the chance of interruptions at the new addional connection sites. I do realize it's anti-geek to bash modular cables, but I don't believe in them for servers. It's not a coincidence that my Supermicro servers don't have modular PSUs. ;)

hmn...I'll have to consider that.

 

[andrewjs18]

Corsair makes good PSUs and you can't go wrong with seasonic. Check out Jonny guru's site for psu recommendations.

CORSAIR HX series HX650 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-012

This is what I have in my home build.

thanks. I knew corsair and seasonic got high marks for psus, and originally, I had a corsair in my cart when I did my first batch of ordering the hardware, but decided to remove it and do some more reading.

 

[Ericloewe]

PSU buying flowchart:

Code:

Choose required specs -----------> Does Seasonic have an appropriate model ---No---> What the hell kinda specs did you choose???
                                                                     |
                                                                    Yes ---> Is there a cheaper rebadge (e.g. Corsair AX instead of Seasonic Platinum)? ---No----> Buy Seasonic
                                                                                                        |
                                                                                                       Yes -------> Buy the rebadge

Money-is-no-object server PSU buying Flowchart

Code:

Choose required specs -------> Buy Delta

 

[andrewjs18]

PSU buying flowchart:

Code:

Choose required specs -----------> Does Seasonic have an appropriate model ---No---> What the hell kinda specs did you choose???
                                                                     |
                                                                    Yes ---> Is there a cheaper rebadge (e.g. Corsair AX instead of Seasonic Platinum)? ---No----> Buy Seasonic
                                                                                                        |
                                                                                                       Yes -------> Buy the rebadge

Money-is-no-object server PSU buying Flowchart

Code:

Choose required specs -------> Buy Delta

nice, I like that!

so corsair ax is seasonic, rebranded? is anything else from corsair rebranded from seasonic?

 

[Ericloewe]

nice, I like that!

so corsair ax is seasonic, rebranded? is anything else from corsair rebranded from seasonic?

Corsair AX (not AXi) PSUs are rebranded Seasonics through and through. The old AX650, AX750 and AX850 are Seasonic X-Series, the new AX760 and AX860 are Seasonic Platinum. The AX1200 was Flextronics, as Seasonic didn't have a 1200W PSU at the time.

Currently, those two models are the only Seasonics Corsair has, but the AXi PSUs are also quite good - they're made by Flextronics.

Most Corsair PSUs these days are made by CWT, which is decent, but not spectacular.

Seasonic does build PSUs for a ton of other brands. The best way to figure out who builds what is to read the reviews for anything you're considering.

 

[Fraoch]

It should still work fine but - any reason you're going with previous-generation stuff? (Xeon E3 v2 processor, X9 motherboard).

If these are available for better prices, fine. But if the v3 processor and the X10 motherboard are the same price and the motherboard has the required features, you might as well go this way. The v3 processors are marginally faster but also have better idle power draw.

Also look around the forums - Kingston was swapping parts in their RAM modules, making previously-compatible parts incompatible (and Supermicro boards can be very picky with RAM).

 

[andrewjs18]

Corsair AX (not AXi) PSUs are rebranded Seasonics through and through. The old AX650, AX750 and AX850 are Seasonic X-Series, the new AX760 and AX860 are Seasonic Platinum. The AX1200 was Flextronics, as Seasonic didn't have a 1200W PSU at the time.

Currently, those two models are the only Seasonics Corsair has, but the AXi PSUs are also quite good - they're made by Flextronics.

Most Corsair PSUs these days are made by CWT, which is decent, but not spectacular.

Seasonic does build PSUs for a ton of other brands. The best way to figure out who builds what is to read the reviews for anything you're considering.

thanks for the info.

 

[andrewjs18]

It should still work fine but - any reason you're going with previous-generation stuff? (Xeon E3 v2 processor, X9 motherboard).

If these are available for better prices, fine. But if the v3 processor and the X10 motherboard are the same price and the motherboard has the required features, you might as well go this way. The v3 processors are marginally faster but also have better idle power draw.

Also look around the forums - Kingston was swapping parts in their RAM modules, making previously-compatible parts incompatible (and Supermicro boards can be very picky with RAM).

I should of noted in my OP that everything I listed has already been purchased. basically, I went with the parts that I did because of reviews and price. I think my build cost for everything is right around $2,000 or so.

 

[andrewjs18]

my search didn't turn up much on this site.

what RAM is recommended for the supermicro x9scm-f motherboard?

 

[DJ9]

Might want to try Crucial.
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-memory-for/Supermicro/x9scm-f

 

[andrewjs18]

Might want to try Crucial.
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-memory-for/Supermicro/x9scm-f

hmn, not finding the part number for this memory anywhere except for on crucial's site: http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/x9scm-f/CT2570593

 

[andrewjs18]

how's this look for a replacement power supply over the rosewill I listed earlier? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

 

[Ericloewe]

hmn, not finding the part number for this memory anywhere except for on crucial's site: http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/x9scm-f/CT2570593

Crucial has specific model numbers for every motherboard they support. If you dig a little, they all trace back to a model number you can find in other stores.

how's this look for a replacement power supply over the rosewill I listed earlier? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

Excellent. I have one of those and it's been working fine.