Editing hardware to reflect what I actually bought / installed...
I'm familiar with Linux & UNIX and would like to build a file server to keep all of my files in one place. My research led me here because I like DIY and I want to reap the many benefits of FreeNAS & ZFS. Hat tip to John Ramsden for his excellent and inspiring guide here:
https://ramsdenj.com/2016/01/01/freenas-server-build.html
My goal is to store my files safely and serve them to a mostly Linux network. I may be interested in tinkering with jails, etc. I don't anticipate a lot of trans-coding loads. Mostly single user. Current server is a Minnowboard Max (intel Atom) USB 3.0 connected to a 2 TB Hitachi drive and an AWUS wifi adaptor with a custom directional antenna in a separate building. I mount sshfs shares from it onto my other machines which include a desktop PC, laptop, & a Pi3 running motion and storing the image files remotely. I realize FreeNAS won't work nicely with wifi and I only get about 30MBps throughput, so I'm using a couple of MoCA adapters to connect the 2 buildings using an existing, unused coax aerial cable between them.
Mobo:
Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN4F
Mini-ITX SoC Intel Xeon D-1518 4-Core, Single Socket FCBGA 1667
http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon/D/X10SDV-4C-TLN4F.cfm
http://www.wiredzone.com/supermicro...s-embedded-processor-x10sdv-4c-tln4f-10025822
The X10SDV-4C+-TLN4F version comes with a 4-pin CPU fan plugged into 'fan 2' header. My board also came with 6 SATA data cables.
Case:
Fractal node 804
https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Desi...d=1485314055&sr=1-1&keywords=fractal+node+804
I see these have dropped to an even $100...
The CaseLabs stuff is sheer beauty, but not in my budget.
Memory:
I'd like to use Supermicro recommended Samsung DDR4 2400 registered ECC RAM and I think 32 GB should be sufficient for my needs. Would it be better to use 2x16 GB to take advantage of interleaving or a single 32 GB stick? Upgrades would be limited to 64 GB vs. 128 GB in those scenarios although I can't imagine needing 128 GB of RAM.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X04FO9K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Boot device(s):
Left M.2 unpopulated for now.
Used a 9-pin adaptor to plug into the USB 2.0 header on the motherboard and use a pair of mirrored USB sticks for booting. I'd rather not have USB sticks protruding from the back of the case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016RPA2N6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3F3FC2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HDDs:
Leaning heavily towards 6 x 6 WD RED drives in RAIDZ2; the slower spinning, cooler drives. Mobo has 6 SATA sockets and even though the DOM-ready (i.e. powered) one is cool, I want all 6 for HDD drives.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1070898-REG/wd_wd60efrx_intellipower_6tb_3_5_64mb.html
B&H Gave me a $25 on 7 of these drives.
Power Supply:
Sea Sonic Platinum 400 fanless (I own this already and it should supply enough power for this rig; cpu is only 35W)
https://www.amazon.com/SeaSonic-SS-400FL2-Active-Platinum-Fanless/dp/B003ZWQXUQ
Misc:
I will probably buy 4 PWM controllable fans like John did to ensure adequate cooling during the summer and power savings when it is cooler. Noise is not much of an issue, but I imagine that it will be relatively quiet.
2 120mm PWM fans:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEZZBFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1 120mm PWM fan:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFCRMSG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
UPS:
https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500PFCLCD-Sinewave-Compatible-Mini-Tower/dp/B00429N19W
Thanks for any suggestions or constructive criticism. This will be my first FreeNAS build and I'd like it to last a while with minimum fuss.
Dantzler
I'm familiar with Linux & UNIX and would like to build a file server to keep all of my files in one place. My research led me here because I like DIY and I want to reap the many benefits of FreeNAS & ZFS. Hat tip to John Ramsden for his excellent and inspiring guide here:
https://ramsdenj.com/2016/01/01/freenas-server-build.html
My goal is to store my files safely and serve them to a mostly Linux network. I may be interested in tinkering with jails, etc. I don't anticipate a lot of trans-coding loads. Mostly single user. Current server is a Minnowboard Max (intel Atom) USB 3.0 connected to a 2 TB Hitachi drive and an AWUS wifi adaptor with a custom directional antenna in a separate building. I mount sshfs shares from it onto my other machines which include a desktop PC, laptop, & a Pi3 running motion and storing the image files remotely. I realize FreeNAS won't work nicely with wifi and I only get about 30MBps throughput, so I'm using a couple of MoCA adapters to connect the 2 buildings using an existing, unused coax aerial cable between them.
Mobo:
Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN4F
Mini-ITX SoC Intel Xeon D-1518 4-Core, Single Socket FCBGA 1667
http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon/D/X10SDV-4C-TLN4F.cfm
http://www.wiredzone.com/supermicro...s-embedded-processor-x10sdv-4c-tln4f-10025822
The X10SDV-4C+-TLN4F version comes with a 4-pin CPU fan plugged into 'fan 2' header. My board also came with 6 SATA data cables.
Case:
Fractal node 804
https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Desi...d=1485314055&sr=1-1&keywords=fractal+node+804
I see these have dropped to an even $100...
The CaseLabs stuff is sheer beauty, but not in my budget.
Memory:
I'd like to use Supermicro recommended Samsung DDR4 2400 registered ECC RAM and I think 32 GB should be sufficient for my needs. Would it be better to use 2x16 GB to take advantage of interleaving or a single 32 GB stick? Upgrades would be limited to 64 GB vs. 128 GB in those scenarios although I can't imagine needing 128 GB of RAM.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X04FO9K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Boot device(s):
Left M.2 unpopulated for now.
Used a 9-pin adaptor to plug into the USB 2.0 header on the motherboard and use a pair of mirrored USB sticks for booting. I'd rather not have USB sticks protruding from the back of the case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016RPA2N6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3F3FC2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HDDs:
Leaning heavily towards 6 x 6 WD RED drives in RAIDZ2; the slower spinning, cooler drives. Mobo has 6 SATA sockets and even though the DOM-ready (i.e. powered) one is cool, I want all 6 for HDD drives.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1070898-REG/wd_wd60efrx_intellipower_6tb_3_5_64mb.html
B&H Gave me a $25 on 7 of these drives.
Power Supply:
Sea Sonic Platinum 400 fanless (I own this already and it should supply enough power for this rig; cpu is only 35W)
https://www.amazon.com/SeaSonic-SS-400FL2-Active-Platinum-Fanless/dp/B003ZWQXUQ
Misc:
I will probably buy 4 PWM controllable fans like John did to ensure adequate cooling during the summer and power savings when it is cooler. Noise is not much of an issue, but I imagine that it will be relatively quiet.
2 120mm PWM fans:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEZZBFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1 120mm PWM fan:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFCRMSG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
UPS:
https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500PFCLCD-Sinewave-Compatible-Mini-Tower/dp/B00429N19W
Thanks for any suggestions or constructive criticism. This will be my first FreeNAS build and I'd like it to last a while with minimum fuss.
Dantzler
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