Server for a couple of StorageWorks MSA60 shelves

[frns]

My custom made server finally died after a power outage.
It had a semi server-grade MB with ECC memory, was about 10 years old.

What can I use as a replacement to connect MSA60 shelves? (btw, I bought them almost 10 years 120$ a piece ago and they still working)
I don't need a lot of power. The storage is movies and files. The adapter is flushed SAS9207-8e.

Probably going to use a spare desktop for now, although I suspect it won't last long.

Any advice appreciated! Thanks

 

[NugentS]

Anything you can stuff the SAS Adapter into really.
Depends if you want things like IPMI, ECC
Also which country you are in

 

[frns]

I’m in the USA
Yeah, ecc would be nice, don’t really need any other fancy features

I need is to optimize time for maintenance, ideally have current system run for 2-3 more years and then I’ll rebuild it from scratch

 

[NugentS]

USA - got lots of system dismantlers. Get an ex corporate server, IPMI, ECC for not a lot.
Or as you say an old PC - just remember no IPMI or ECC - oh and much more limited PCIe lanes

 

[frns]

True, there are tons of gear on eBay

Any specific models to consider?
I guess I'll need a new build
It won't just going to work with the OS on the SSDs (mirrored zfs boot) from previous server, right?

 

[NugentS]

It may well just work.
The networking setup will be completely wrong though and will require fixing.

As for specific hardware - you need to find summat that fits your budget and spec requirement> Just make sure its got enough slots and lanes for your LSI Card