Thoughts on this server for 100TB+ NVR NAS?

[Mirabilio]

Hi, I'm keen to get my security system running and I found this used server available for $1600. Would anyone mind providing their thoughts on the hardware? Downsides? It will be storing the video from six cameras that are 8MP recording 24-7. I plan on running TrueNAS core and RAIDZ2 at least. Thank you!

Processor: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2683 V3 2.0Ghz 14 Core
Memory: 64GB DDR4
Hard Drives: None
Controller: 1x AOC-S3008L-L8e HBA 12Gb/s

NIC: * Integrated Onboard Quad 1GB Ethernet ports (4)

Secondary Chassis/ Motherboard specs:
Supermicro 4U 24x 3.5" Drive Bays
Server Chassis/ Case: CSE-846BE1C-R1K28B
Motherboard: X10DRH-iLN4

* Integrated IPMI 2.0 Management
Backplane: BPN-SAS3-846EL1 24-port 4U SAS3 12Gbps single-expander backplane, support up to 24x 3.5-inch SAS3/SATA3 HDD/SSD
PCI-Expansions slots: Full Height 2 PCI-E 3.0 x16, 4 PCI-E 3.0 x8,
and 1 PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in x8) slot
Drive bay: 24x 3.5" Supermicro caddy
Power: 2x 920Watt Power Supply PWS-920P-1R Platium
Rail Kit: Supermicro Rev B Rail Kit 4U

 

[Davvo]

You need the drives, don't use SMR. This server might be overkill for your purpose, but that's not a bad thing per se.
Also make sure to read the following (altough your HBA looks compliant).

What's all the noise about HBAs, and why can't I use a RAID controller?

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Don't be afraid to be SAS-sy ... a primer on basic SAS and SATA

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