New server build

[Mirfster]

Looks like the Seller got more and listed under:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-IB...859458?hash=item2ee9e90a42:g:EagAAOSwo3pWgWUM

 

[joeschmuck]

Yup, I saw that too.

 

[Fredde]

Does it matter if it is 3gpbs or 6 gpbs on a OS disk?


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[Mirfster]

Nah, not at all. Just wanted to provide full disclosure.

 

[jgreco]

A 3Gbps SSD will be leaps and bounds faster than any HDD, and extremely faster than most USB thumb drives, except for maybe the stupid expensive high performance ones that cost more than the SSD.

 

[Fredde]

Another question, but this time it is about cables to Supermicro X10SL7-F-O. what kind of sas/sata cables do i need get 8 hdds up and running? is it regular SATA cables or do i need SAS to SATA?

 

[Mirfster]

Quick look at the MB shows that it has plenty of SATA connectors already. So I would think all you would need are SATA cables.

But (there is always a "but"), I am not a SuperMicro owner/officinado so take my reply with a grain of salt...

 

[Fredde]

so you think that those "SAS2" is standard SATA cables?

 

[Mirfster]

SAS/SATA are the same connectors on drives. Only time you will ever see anything different is on the other end where it connects to a RAID or HBA Card, then it could be something like a SFF-8087 (Mini-SAS) or similar.

 

[Fredde]

Aha okey cool. Thanks for info!


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[Mirfster]

Let me correct myself (before someone else does..)

There is a difference between a SAS and SATA drive. SAS drives do not have a "notch" between the power and data connectors. SATA drives do (so you can plug in separate power and data cables).

However, you are not using SAS drives (8x WD Red 4TB) and as far as the connection to the MB; SATA Cable is the same.

 

[jgreco]

Please look at the SAS primer for further info.

https://forums.freenas.org/index.ph...-sas-sy-a-primer-on-basic-sas-and-sata.26145/

 

[Fredde]

So, Any sata 6gpbs cable Will do?


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[Ericloewe]

So, Any sata 6gpbs cable Will do?


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Yeah.

 

[Fredde]

Awesome.

Thanks to everyone who replyed into this thread! I have now put My order from a server part reseller here in sweden. Some of the part was out of stock so i have to wait a few weeks before i get all the parts [emoji26]

I've updated My first post!


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[joeschmuck]

Just make sure you read the User Guide and if you have any questions dealing with errors or setup, ensure you post your system configuration so no one is guessing and we can provide you a faster more accurate response. Once you get your hardware, I'd update your tagline to include the hardware at a minimum, it saves time.

 

[Fredde]

Just make sure you read the User Guide and if you have any questions dealing with errors or setup, ensure you post your system configuration so no one is guessing and we can provide you a faster more accurate response. Once you get your hardware, I'd update your tagline to include the hardware at a minimum, it saves time.

I Will do that! I Will update My sig to and put My server info there ;)

I want My stuff now not in 2 weeks lol.


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[joeschmuck]

You should post your results after the build and also ensure you test your RAM using MemTest86+ or MemTest86, run it for a few days if you can. Read some of the postings about burning in your system before you put some inportant data on it. I'm sure you will be happy with it provided you don't have any DOA hardware. Run Extended Tests on all your hard drives too.

Good Luck.

 

[Fredde]

This memtest86/86+ is this in the bios on the motherboard or in freenas? I have never ever used this kind of tools before and have No clue what it is for. Think i need to readup a bit before im getting the parts! Thanks for the info!


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[jgreco]

Various versions of MemTest86 are available for download from the net. They're standalone operating systems that have the sole purpose in life of testing your computer's memory.