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Hello all,
it's a couple of months since i started thinking about a little home data server. I buried that idea very quickly, because prebuilded systems like QNap, Synology, etc were not enough. Then a found FreeNAS and i'm glad for it :)
Now, i would like to ask you for your comments (if any) to my build. I did not order anything yet and there is no rush, so at the end, it can be totally different ;)
Platform?
First of all, i was thinking about build based on Zecate, like many of the people here, but then, after a small research, i realized, that the i3 build will be more powerfully for a little more money.
Zacate is cool, low power, low cost and powerfully thing for making a NAS. There is nothing wrong on it, but somehow, i don't like all of the limits what i get. I'd like to have a space to "expand" in all ways, so i based my build on SandyBridge.
Usage?
BOX will be occupied by 4 people with slightly different needs. Totally, there will be 4 desktop PC, 3 laptops, 3 WiFi cellphones (i don't think they will use BOX at all, but who knows :D). All 3 OS platform in the house (Win, Linux, MAC).
The most important things will be:
- Data storage with resistance to disk failure.
- TimeMashine for scheduled data backup.
- iSCSI, CIFS, NFS, AFS
- Direct HD media stream - I know this is not exactly the "NAS" thing, but i don't want to invest another money for another machine, since this baby will have enough horsepower to do all of this stuff.
- In the future, maybe some another things like torrent box and thigs like this, but it's not needed at all.
Network?
Home network is managed by Routerboard RB493G. NAS BOX and 3 of the 4 clients will be on one HW switch chip, so 1GBiT speed guaranteed without performance impact on the router.
My NAS configuration?
Ok, here it is. I hope i did not miss something important.
MoBo - Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 - Pretty cool mobo, 4 memory slots (up to 32GB), 6xSATA, plenty of PCIe slots, ... and more. I think best one for that cost. Funny thing is, this Z68 is cheaper than the H67 model (GA-H67MA-UD2H-B3). (eSATA is not needed)
CPU - Intel Core i3-2100 - First, i wanted to buy that LowTDP model - 2100T (35W), but after reading some reviews and tests, i realized that i can easily downgrade this model to the "T" version. At the end, the power consumption will be similar and it is also cheaper than "real T model".
RAM - Kingston HyperX Blu XMP 8GB (kit 2x 4GB) 1600MHz - Downrated to 1300MHz@1,5V. No need to say more.
DISKS - WD Caviar Green WD20EARX 3.5" 2TB - RAIDZ1 => 8TB total. Another 5 disks + SATA controller in the future, if needed.
PSU - Seasonic S12II-430 430W Bronze - I think/hope 430W is enough.
LAN - EXPI9301CTBLK - Do i need say anything here?
Case - Fractal Design Arc Mini - simply cool case !!
PROS: (compared to Zecate build)
- More "horsepower" even in "downclocked" setup!
- Memory "limit" at 32GB
- Lot of PCIe slots for expand cards (LAN, SATA controller, remote WoL card, etc...)
CONS: (compared to Zecate build)
- Slightly more power consume, but not THAT big...
- A bit more expensive (70$ diff compared to the ASUS E35M1-I Deluxe)
I think the "PROS" are more than "OK", if i'm not missing something important :]
So, i will appreciate any usefully comments, warnings, replies ...
Thanks a lot :]
Holy
it's a couple of months since i started thinking about a little home data server. I buried that idea very quickly, because prebuilded systems like QNap, Synology, etc were not enough. Then a found FreeNAS and i'm glad for it :)
Now, i would like to ask you for your comments (if any) to my build. I did not order anything yet and there is no rush, so at the end, it can be totally different ;)
Platform?
First of all, i was thinking about build based on Zecate, like many of the people here, but then, after a small research, i realized, that the i3 build will be more powerfully for a little more money.
Zacate is cool, low power, low cost and powerfully thing for making a NAS. There is nothing wrong on it, but somehow, i don't like all of the limits what i get. I'd like to have a space to "expand" in all ways, so i based my build on SandyBridge.
Usage?
BOX will be occupied by 4 people with slightly different needs. Totally, there will be 4 desktop PC, 3 laptops, 3 WiFi cellphones (i don't think they will use BOX at all, but who knows :D). All 3 OS platform in the house (Win, Linux, MAC).
The most important things will be:
- Data storage with resistance to disk failure.
- TimeMashine for scheduled data backup.
- iSCSI, CIFS, NFS, AFS
- Direct HD media stream - I know this is not exactly the "NAS" thing, but i don't want to invest another money for another machine, since this baby will have enough horsepower to do all of this stuff.
- In the future, maybe some another things like torrent box and thigs like this, but it's not needed at all.
Network?
Home network is managed by Routerboard RB493G. NAS BOX and 3 of the 4 clients will be on one HW switch chip, so 1GBiT speed guaranteed without performance impact on the router.
My NAS configuration?
Ok, here it is. I hope i did not miss something important.
MoBo - Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 - Pretty cool mobo, 4 memory slots (up to 32GB), 6xSATA, plenty of PCIe slots, ... and more. I think best one for that cost. Funny thing is, this Z68 is cheaper than the H67 model (GA-H67MA-UD2H-B3). (eSATA is not needed)
CPU - Intel Core i3-2100 - First, i wanted to buy that LowTDP model - 2100T (35W), but after reading some reviews and tests, i realized that i can easily downgrade this model to the "T" version. At the end, the power consumption will be similar and it is also cheaper than "real T model".
RAM - Kingston HyperX Blu XMP 8GB (kit 2x 4GB) 1600MHz - Downrated to 1300MHz@1,5V. No need to say more.
DISKS - WD Caviar Green WD20EARX 3.5" 2TB - RAIDZ1 => 8TB total. Another 5 disks + SATA controller in the future, if needed.
PSU - Seasonic S12II-430 430W Bronze - I think/hope 430W is enough.
LAN - EXPI9301CTBLK - Do i need say anything here?
Case - Fractal Design Arc Mini - simply cool case !!
PROS: (compared to Zecate build)
- More "horsepower" even in "downclocked" setup!
- Memory "limit" at 32GB
- Lot of PCIe slots for expand cards (LAN, SATA controller, remote WoL card, etc...)
CONS: (compared to Zecate build)
- Slightly more power consume, but not THAT big...
- A bit more expensive (70$ diff compared to the ASUS E35M1-I Deluxe)
I think the "PROS" are more than "OK", if i'm not missing something important :]
So, i will appreciate any usefully comments, warnings, replies ...
Thanks a lot :]
Holy