Simple Configuration: Dell 730xd and 2 JBODs

[duppzy]

Hi Guys,

Im new to Truenas. I understand basic concepts but need to iron out key details.

Looking at purchasing:
Dell 730xd 36Core 2.3Ghz with 384gb Memory + H730p mini
2x 1TB SSD for Boot
24x 7TB Micron SSD
AIC 78 Bay JBOD with 78x 10TB SAS Drives Dual Expander

Here's where I need help:
1. From what I read H730p mini is not not recommended for internal 24x SSD.
Q-a: What Card is best for the Internal 24bay: HBA or Raid card?
Q-b: H730p Mini would be used for the 2x SSD in the back for boot. Are there any settings in BIOS i would need to make to play nice with Truenas?

2. Connecting to the JBOD, I was going to use the 9305-16e with Multi path
Q: already updated the card to the latest FW, just wanted to confirm it should be plug-in play



Thank you for your time.

 

[Ericloewe]

1. From what I read H730p mini is not not recommended for internal 24x SSD.
Q-a: What Card is best for the Internal 24bay: HBA or Raid card?
Q-b: H730p Mini would be used for the 2x SSD in the back for boot. Are there any settings in BIOS i would need to make to play nice with Truenas?

There is zero question about this. You need an HBA.
Now, could you keep the RAID controller just for the rear boot drives? I guess, but I question the value of that idea. Boot SSDs don't fail very often, if chosen with a tiny bit of care.
So, get an HBA330 mini and keep things simple.

2. Connecting to the JBOD, I was going to use the 9305-16e with Multi path
Q: already updated the card to the latest FW, just wanted to confirm it should be plug-in play

Yes, in essence.