8 Bay ITX Server

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8 Bay ITX Server- UPDATED SEE POST 44

Needed a new server. Don't want to upgrade it much over time so going all out on it now. It's going to remote access, host, DL, Stream and be abused etc etc

U-NAS NSC-800
Asus P8H77-I
16GB 1600MHZ
i5 2400 (this might change to a 3rd Gen)
300W Flex ATX 80 PLUS
Western Digital Red 3TB 64MB X8
Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB X2
Windows 7 Pro X64
LSI/IBM M1015
Akasa K25 Compact Cooler
Akasa Viper PWM Fan - 120mm X2

Most of these parts I have already from a past server built or have I acquired via time as we all do. The Asus P8H77-I I've used on my R2 build. It's never let me down. 2 SATA3 (6GB/s) will run the RAID0 for the SSD. This then allows the option in time pending cost of SSD's to expand via 4 more and add them system.

The front USB on the case might be upgraded to USB 3.0 which is handy for when i drop in a USB stick, caddy or dock. The mobo has a USB 3.0 header and cables are cheap enough on eBay.

SSD's to run in RAID0
RAID 5 on the 3TB's
CPU might change to a 3rd gen just so 1600MHZ can run.
LSI/M1015 has the last FW on there.
Maybe a small fan on the LSI/IBM M1015
Stock case fans to be upgraded.

I've bought the case from GO GOOGLE IT AS I'M NOT ALLOWED TO SHARE SUCH AMAZING INFO ON A FORUMS THESE DAYS


I already have the 4 bay versions. The 8 bay with extra sled for 2.5'' drive delivered was $232.96/£152.54 via PayPal.

Updated with pics of case now it has arrived and some parts here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=24333277&postcount=44

Attached are some photos of the case as the website is a little slow.

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I will update this once more items arrive and the case is delivered.

Pyropetepete
 
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Remember you also have a 20 connection limit on MS Desktop OS's. Might want to look at Linux
 
LePhuronn said:
Isn't RAIDed SSDs overkill and a bit superfluous for this? Just curious as to what your thinking is.
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Yep, more than likely so. But then so is 24TB, i5 and 16GB. However I got the bits so why not! RAID 0 for larger files, ePeene etc etc

MagicBoy said:
http://bancomicsans.com/main/
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Never knew all that, thanks.

Biffa said:
Remember you also have a 20 connection limit on MS Desktop OS's. Might want to look at Linux
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Yep, it'll only be logging in and that will be 5 machines at once max.
 
Now I like the look of this!

Question is the SAS/SATA backplane sata 6 ready?

I'm looking at a intel DH77DF board using a intel 240gb msata ssd and a intel RS2SG244 raid card as my new media box. But can't decide on a case and psu! Looked at the fractal node case that holds 6 drives. But this case sounds better! more space for drives.
 
darknite said:
Now I like the look of this!

Question is the SAS/SATA backplane sata 6 ready?

I'm looking at a intel DH77DF board using a intel 240gb msata ssd and a intel RS2SG244 raid card as my new media box. But can't decide on a case and psu! Looked at the fractal node case that holds 6 drives. But this case sounds better! more space for drives.
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I'm not sure if it is or not. I can mail and ask them for you? Really will depend how many drive you want or need. My R3 has 16 2TB's in. I needed something smaller and btter and this is it.


MagicBoy said:
Seriously, quit with the Comic Sans. Unless your a school teacher there's no excuse.
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Meh :)
 
darknite said:
Right now 10TB will do it. But eventually 8x 4TB's would be nice!
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Google 121047250178 That's the 4 bay but it only comes with a 100W PSU. Upgrade is a must!

If i went with 4TB drives i could have 32TB. Soon as i get the case (8 bay) i will post photos. If your local to me your welcome to come see it and have a brew.
 
Will be watching this with interest as I currently run a HP Microserver that's becoming a little overwhelmed with what I'm trying to do.
 
I was running a fractal array case previously. 5x 2TB drives. Raid 5. Ultra small ultra small power setup. Previous spec below. Sadly was forced to sell it as needed cash quickly. But i'm getting near needing a new one. Looking at the 4TB Seagate drives for a new build.

5x 2Tb Seagate drives
64gb Crucial C300 ssd SATA 6
8gb kingston hyperx 1600mhz
Scythe Shuriken Rev.B Quiet Low Profile CPU Cooler
Intel DH67CF/B3 mitx board
Fractal Design Array R2 Mini-ITX NAS Case, Black, with 300W SFX PSU
Intel I5 2500T 2.3 - 3.3ghz cpu retail LOW POWER 45W
Lian Li 5 port raid 5 controller PCI-E
Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard
 
Love the little case and love the storage space! Would love something like this :) maybe if I can repurpose an old AMD rig I have at home over summer!
 
Awesome case, Awesome price

This looks like an awesome case but unfortunately its not really available in the UK. Do you know how much customs and import duties are going to cost?

Please update us once you get this. I am very keen to get one of these if all goes well.

Thanks
 
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