New build: DELL PowerEdge R710 Rack Server

[carlob]

Hello there,
I'm fairy new to FreeNAS stuff and this is my first message here. I'd like to ask if this server is going to work: http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eB...6063&category=11211&pm=1&ds=0&t=1570287993036

Specifications: Computer:2 x SIX Core Intel Xeon X5660 (12m Cache , 2.8Ghz , Hyper-Threading- Virtualization VT)
2 x CPU Sockets , both CPUs installed ( 12 CPU Cores/ Logical Processors/ 24threads)
Memory:48GB of PC3 Memory (48GB/72GB/144GB memory upgrades)**
Storage:1 x 60GB SSD + 3 Caddies and screws (Takes up to 8 )**
Backplane:1x 8 Bay 2.5” SFF SATA /SAS /SSD RAID:Perc 6i RAID Controller with Battery
ModuleOptical:Not Included
Power Supply:2 x Power Supply **
Networking:4 x Integrated 10/100/1000 (1GbE) Network Ports
Graphic:Standard VGA
Management:iDRAC Express ** Front Bezel:Not Included ** Rack Rails:Not Included**
Condition:Refurbished
Warranty:12 Months RTB WarrantyOS (Evaluation Ver):

Tested with VMWARE ESXI .6.5 Windows 2016 / windows 2012 HPC

Thanks!

 

[Pheran]

Based on a bit of Googling, it doesn't sound like the PERC 6i controller can support IT mode, so it's not a good choice for FreeNAS. You'd want to replace that controller with something else if you get this box.

 

[reasonsandreasons]

Unless they're offering an incredible price (and probably not even then) I'd stay away from that system if only because of the Westmere CPUs. Those are going to guzzle power and run very hot. The sweet spot is probably Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge systems.

 

[Jessep]

The sweet spot is probably Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge systems

Agreed. E5 v2 are the best bet for power/performance with E5 v1 as a minimum for "new to you" systems.

 

[joeinaz]

I agree with the prior posts with three thoughts;

1. What is the cost of the system?
2. What is the application?
3. Take the PERC 6i and sell/trade it for an HBA that supports IT mode.

 

[drinking12many]

I use a 710 and a 610 still, but I turn them off when I don't need them for work testing etc. Power wise they are not super, super terrible, but they arent as fast/power-efficient as newer boxes.

Even though my Freenas uses more power most of the time than my R610 or 710 since it has way more drives. My 610 has dual x5650s still 6 core just lower clock I believe. 48GB RAM and only a few hard drives. As the picture says it has a couple VMs running at the moment and is using 147 watts which isn't bad, but its usually over 200 when I am doing stuff and as reported by the IDRAC has hit close to 600w in the last week which my freenas has never been over 308w. The R710 (2nd Image) is from the IDRAC it has dual quad cores and 80GB also has a few drives (some flash, some 10K) Its usually off but is usually over 200w as well (228 being the max last week since it was mostly off). My freenas as in my signature with 12 hard drives and 64GB RAM is usually about 240-280 watts.
R610

R710

Freenas - Supermicro E5-2630L V2 Dual 6 core 64GB RAM - 12 or so drives at the moment. mostly spinning disk couple flash.

 

[carlob]

Unfortunately in Europe Supermicro stuff is not cheap and widespread as in the US. Cheap hardware here is mostly Dell and HP.

 

[Jessep]

Dell 20 Series (such as R720) or HP G8 series (such as DL380) should be E5 V1/V2 with DDR3.