Hello, I have decided to build a FreeNAS box in lieu of replacing my two small Synology NAS boxes. I would like to use a ZFS array and host NAS files along with connecting as virtualization server running oVirt. On the FreeNAS use case I have several hundred thousand photographs from my photography hobby, on the other side I will be virtualizing some significant data science workflows for my development efforts. So far, here is my build:
CHASSIS: SUPERMICRO CSE-826 (https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/chassis/2U/826/SC826E26-R1200LPB)
MOTHERBOARD: X9DRI-LN4F+ REV 1.20
CPU:Intel Xeon 12 Core E5-2695V2 2.4GHz 30MB L3 Cache 8GT/S QPI Speed Socket FCLGA2011 22NM 115W Processor (Qty 2)
RAM:Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L-1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) DR x4 RDIMM Server Memory CT2K16G3ERSLD4160B / CT2C16G3ERSLD4160B (Qty 4)
BACKPLANE: SUPERMICRO BPN-SAS-826A Backplane (3 IPASS connections)
SAS CABLE: Supermicro 75cm IPASS to IPASS Backplane Cable (CBL-0281L)
HDD: 10TB Western Digital (White Label) 3.3V pin Mod (Storage Array) (Qty 12 = 120TB)
HDD: Samsung EVO 500BG SSD (OS HDD) SATA 1 Onboard
I'm really lost on which HBA to use. I am hoping that the following HBA is the right choice along with connecting one SAS cable directly to the MoBo.
LSI LOGIC SAS9207-8I 6GB/S 8PORT INT PCI-E 3.0 SATA SAS HOST BUS ADAPTER.
I really don't want to source the wrong card. I already searched the forum and read the thread on the confusion around selecting an LSI SAS card and I am still confused. Further, I want to select the best option given the total price of my build so far. So, if I have to spend some extra money, then so be it.
The front of the BPN-SAS-826A backplane has the following connections:
Front Connectors
1. ACT_IN: JP26 and JP47
2. Chips: MG9071 and MG9072
3. I2C Connector #1: JP37
4. I2C Connector #2: JP95
5. I2C Connector #3: JP52
6. Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10, JP13, and JP46
7. SAS IN #1: JSM1
8. SAS IN #2: JSM2
9. SAS IN #3: JSM3
10. Upgrade Connectors, JP69 and JP78
Currently, the chips, RAM, and SSD are installed; CentOS posts as an initial run test. The backplane is still not connected, but the drives are mounted and registering on the backplane.
Help, and thank you!
CHASSIS: SUPERMICRO CSE-826 (https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/chassis/2U/826/SC826E26-R1200LPB)
MOTHERBOARD: X9DRI-LN4F+ REV 1.20
CPU:Intel Xeon 12 Core E5-2695V2 2.4GHz 30MB L3 Cache 8GT/S QPI Speed Socket FCLGA2011 22NM 115W Processor (Qty 2)
RAM:Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L-1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) DR x4 RDIMM Server Memory CT2K16G3ERSLD4160B / CT2C16G3ERSLD4160B (Qty 4)
BACKPLANE: SUPERMICRO BPN-SAS-826A Backplane (3 IPASS connections)
SAS CABLE: Supermicro 75cm IPASS to IPASS Backplane Cable (CBL-0281L)
HDD: 10TB Western Digital (White Label) 3.3V pin Mod (Storage Array) (Qty 12 = 120TB)
HDD: Samsung EVO 500BG SSD (OS HDD) SATA 1 Onboard
I'm really lost on which HBA to use. I am hoping that the following HBA is the right choice along with connecting one SAS cable directly to the MoBo.
LSI LOGIC SAS9207-8I 6GB/S 8PORT INT PCI-E 3.0 SATA SAS HOST BUS ADAPTER.
I really don't want to source the wrong card. I already searched the forum and read the thread on the confusion around selecting an LSI SAS card and I am still confused. Further, I want to select the best option given the total price of my build so far. So, if I have to spend some extra money, then so be it.
The front of the BPN-SAS-826A backplane has the following connections:
Front Connectors
1. ACT_IN: JP26 and JP47
2. Chips: MG9071 and MG9072
3. I2C Connector #1: JP37
4. I2C Connector #2: JP95
5. I2C Connector #3: JP52
6. Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10, JP13, and JP46
7. SAS IN #1: JSM1
8. SAS IN #2: JSM2
9. SAS IN #3: JSM3
10. Upgrade Connectors, JP69 and JP78
Currently, the chips, RAM, and SSD are installed; CentOS posts as an initial run test. The backplane is still not connected, but the drives are mounted and registering on the backplane.
Help, and thank you!
