New NAS server build question

[Ravindra]

Hi ,

I am planing to build/BUY NAS server. Can you please suggest the best option?

I will be using the NAS for torrent downloads, storage for pictures, video streaming on my projector and back up.

Build hardware components.

1 X SUPERMICRO MBD-X9SCM-F-O LGA 1155 Intel C204 Micro ATX Intel Xeon E3 Server Motherboard -----> $177.99
1 X Intel Xeon Quad-Core Processor E3-1230 v2 3.3GHz 8MB LGA 1155 CPU LGA BX80637 -----> $229.99
1 X IBM Serveraid M1015 SAS/SATA Controller 46M0831 -----> $199.00
2 X Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3L 1600MT/s (PC3-12800) DR x8 ECC UDIMM 240-Pin S -----> $320.00
2 X 3WARE Cable, 1 Unit Of 1 Meter Multi-lane Internal (SFF-8087) Serial Ata Breakou -----> $60.00
1 X EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W ATX12V/EPS12V 80Plus Gold Power Supply 120-G2-1000-XR -----> $153.57
1 X CM Storm Stryker - Gaming Full Tower Computer Case with Carrying Handle and External 2.5-Inch Drive Dock, White -----> $173.99
2 X iStarUSA BPN-DE340SS 3x5.25" to 4x3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0 Gb/s Trayless Hot-Swap Cage Black -----> $190.00
6 X WD RED 3TB in taidZ2 ( raid 6).

What read/write speeds can i expect with the above hardware build? Is there any modifications to improve read write speeds?

if i am buiyng i shortlisted the Synology DiskStation DS1815+.

Please let me know any more information required.

Thanks,
Ravindra.

 

[danb35]

Do you have any of this hardware already? If not, is there a particular reason you're choosing last-generation tech? I'd recommend replacing the motherboard, CPU, and HBA with a SuperMicro X10SL7-F and a comparable Xeon CPU. It's current-generation tech, includes the HBA onboard, and will be less expensive. But with that said, your posted config only includes six disks, so you wouldn't need the HBA anyway--the X9SCM (and the less-expensive X10 motherboards) has six SATA ports onboard already.

Your power supply is overkill in the extreme--my config is almost identical to what you spec above, except with twice as much RAM and twice as many disks. I've never seen it draw over 200 watts. Seasonic power supplies come highly recommended, and a 450-watt model would be ample.

You also have quite a bit of money tied up in your case/power supply/drive bays. I'd look hard at a more suitable server case, like perhaps the SuperMicro SC742 series. This one has 7 hot-swap drive bays, a 420-watt power supply, support for redundant power supplies if you want to add another one, and is about half the price of the combo you spec.

As for performance, it'll easily saturate gigabit ethernet, but I don't have more specific data.

 

[demon]

You're *way* overdoing the power supply. I'd go with something maybe half that wattage. I have a 450W gold rated power supply in my FreeNAS box, with an Atom C2750, and even with everything at max draw (disks spinning up and CPU at full tilt, same 6x WD Red 3 TBs) it'd only clock in at about 220 W. I'm sure the Xeon could draw more, but your power supply's efficiency will take a massive hit. Maybe go with something like a Fractal Design Node 804, and a 450-550W Seasonic?

 

[cyberjock]

<3 your choice of board and CPU.. that's what I have. :)

 

[jgreco]

Do you have any of this hardware already? If not, is there a particular reason you're choosing last-generation tech? I'd recommend replacing the motherboard, CPU, and HBA with a SuperMicro X10SL7-F and a comparable Xeon CPU. It's current-generation tech, includes the HBA onboard, and will be less expensive.

"less expensive" only because he's got an M1015 at what appears to be near full price. At a more reasonable price, it's probably a draw. And if we jettison the M1015 and/or the HBA on the SL7, then the question becomes "why last-generation tech," to which the answer is "it doesn't really matter much so why not."

I'm sitting on some M1015's and some of the Dell H310's (the Dell version) that I should probably sell... but I think we already established that this isn't needed, at least not yet.

 

[Ravindra]

Thanks for suggestions.

I am replacing mother board and processor with Supermicro X10SL7-F-O and Intel Xeon Processor E3-1231V3B 3.4 4 LGA 1150

I am planning to extend with another 6 HDD group( Total 12 HDD) , so i included IBM Serveraid M1015.

Is the "SeaSonic G Series 550-Watt ATX12V/EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD" power supply enough for 12 hard drives NAS?

I am still searching for good case with hot Hot-Swap to match with existing AV power amps with size (W:17; D:19; H:8) so that i can rack mount all together.


Thanks,
Ravindra.

 

[danb35]

The X10SL7 includes an onboard LSI HBA, so the M1015 would be redundant. By all accounts here, that board will serve you well.

The power supply should be fine--again, I've never seen over 200 watts used by my system with 12 drives.

There are lots of options for rack-mount chassis. Good ones tend to be expensive, and ones with adequate cooling tend to be loud. I have one in the SuperMicro CSE-826 line, which is 2U (3.5") high and has 12 hot-swap drive bays. It's a solid chassis, works well, and isn't too noisy, but I wouldn't want it in the room with me while watching movies and such. New, it's a $1000+ chassis; I bought mine used on eBay for around $300. If you buy one of these, be warned that it's pretty deep; your rack cabinet will need to be over 30" deep to house it.