BUILD X10SDV-4C-TLN4F build

[hackoptic]

Hello everyone,

First of all, I want to thank all the people that regularly helps in this forums. All your posts have been essential to me to understand FreeNAS.

This is my first FreeNAS build. For now, I plan to use 3 desktop disks I already have in a mirror, but in the future I want to have 6 NAS-grade disks in RAIDZ2. The purpose of this build is to be used as an storage and backup server (using BitTorrent Sync and maybe NFS and CIFS), as a Plex server and as a OpenVPN server (for now, while I make another build with pfSense).

This are the components I have in mind:

• Motherboard: Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN4F
• CPU: Intel Xeon D-1518 (embedded)
• RAM: 1 x Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB 2133 MHz RDIMM
• Case: Fractal Design Node 304
• PSU: Seasonic 450W Gold SSR-450RM
• Heatsink fan: Fractal Design Silent R2 50mm
• Boot: 2 x Sandisk Ultra Fit 16 GB + Embedded USB adapter

Initially I was looking to buy a Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN2F, but it looks like the TLN4F is more efficient. Also, the TLN4F has two GbE ports, so I don't have to worry about the lack of support of the 10 GbE ports in this boards (link).

Is there something wrong with this build?

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[tonysan]

For heatsink fan, get Supermicro SNK-C0054A4L. it is compatible with my board and has PWM.
I also ignored the manual and put some AS-5 thermal paste instead of the crap on heatsink.

I'd suggest go for single 32G RDIMM for future-proof.

 

[hackoptic]

@tonysan thank you for your help. What do you think about the Noctua NF-A6x25 (60 mm)? It's easier to find and there are people using it without problems. Thanks.

 

[tonysan]

Well, you can go that route if you like, I taped a 40mm Sunon fan similarly before I get C0054A4L.

I am thinking to find a metal workshop and mod something like Cooler Master Hyper 212. Just drill four holes.

 

[hackoptic]

Ok, thank you for all your help.

 

[paylesspizzaman]

Hello everyone,

First of all, I want to thank all the people that regularly helps in this forums. All your posts have been essential to me to understand FreeNAS.

This is my first FreeNAS build. For now, I plan to use 3 desktop disks I already have in a mirror, but in the future I want to have 6 NAS-grade disks in RAIDZ2. The purpose of this build is to be used as an storage and backup server (using BitTorrent Sync and maybe NFS and CIFS), as a Plex server and as a OpenVPN server (for now, while I make another build with pfSense).

This are the components I have in mind:

• Motherboard: Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN4F
• CPU: Intel Xeon D-1518 (embedded)
• RAM: 1 x Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB 2133 MHz RDIMM
• Case: Fractal Design Node 304
• PSU: Seasonic 450W Gold SSR-450RM
• Heatsink fan: Fractal Design Silent R2 50mm
• Boot: 2 x Sandisk Ultra Fit 16 GB + Embedded USB adapter

Initially I was looking to buy a Supermicro X10SDV-4C-TLN2F, but it looks like the TLN4F is more efficient. Also, the TLN4F has two GbE ports, so I don't have to worry about the lack of support of the 10 GbE ports in this boards (link).

Is there something wrong with this build?

Thanks for your suggestions.

I'm the guy you linked to. I think you're making the right decision by going with the board that has the 2 1Gbe ports. What's awesome, for you anyhow, is that the 1Gbe board doesn't command a price premium over the 10Gbe one. That board wasn't available when I bought the 10Gbe board or I would have bought it instead. I am just now getting my setup running. Only took me 3 months. It has been nothing but a pain, with tons of setbacks, hardware conflicts and additional expense, do mostly to my mobo choice and lack of experience. I've spent far too many hours on it. Next time I will choose an older, proven setup.

 

[Iddagoeg]

I'm looking to build a system around the same motherboard. But I can't find anybody stocking this board currently. Is this board new? I inquired around and found one company claims they will have boards in stock in a week.

This Crucial 16GB DDR4-2400 RDIMM is listed as compatible.

Supermicro is now selling the same chassis as the Ablecom CS-M50 Hot Swap Mini ITX Chassis used in the IX Systems FreeNAS Mini.

 

[paylesspizzaman]

Newegg had it when I looked the other day, but now I can't find it. I wonder if I accidentally clicked on the google link for the 10Gbps NIC board? The price when I looked was $489.99, which is also the price for the 10Gbps board.

 

[Iddagoeg]

I've been watching Newegg like a hawk and haven't seen it there yet. So you probably mistook it for the SUPERMICRO X10SDV-4C-TLN2F, which is easy to confuse with the TLN4F.

 

[Montel Bahn]

You probably don't need such a hefty PSU.

 

[paylesspizzaman]

I've been watching Newegg like a hawk and haven't seen it there yet. So you probably mistook it for the SUPERMICRO X10SDV-4C-TLN2F, which is easy to confuse with the TLN4F.

That's what I think happened. If you found the board anywhere, what was the price?

 

[Montel Bahn]

What I want to know is who's getting all the asrock boards? If they're out there?

 

[Slovak]

I'm contemplating a similar build with the U-NAS NSC-800 case. How is yours working out?

 

[hackoptic]

I'm contemplating a similar build with the U-NAS NSC-800 case. How is yours working out?

My build is working great. FreeNAS added support for the 10 GbE ports a few months ago so everything is working perfectly. My only problem is that the build is a little more noisy than what I would liked, but that was expected (it's in a spot with pretty low airflow).

I'm actually very interested in changing my case to one with hot-swappable bays like the U-NAS. I can't find almost any information about this in the forums. Does anyone knows what should I be looking for in a case with hot-swappable bays?

 

[Slovak]

I'm actually very interested in changing my case to one with hot-swappable bays like the U-NAS. I can't find almost any information about this in the forums. Does anyone knows what should I be looking for in a case with hot-swappable bays?

Seems that my Supermicro motherboard is DOA. Pending RMA, I can tell you all about the U-NAS 800 case once I get a new board and put it all together!

 

[hackoptic]

Seems that my Supermicro motherboard is DOA. Pending RMA, I can tell you all about the U-NAS 800 case once I get a new board and put it all together!

Thanks. Good luck with your new board!