Tiny: My spaciously small server - Overclock.net

Bonz™ · 04-02-09

This is my latest works. A spaciously small file server. So far we have 8 drives with room to spare.

Q6600
4GB DDR2-800
1x500GB (system), 7x1TB (RAID5) on Dell PERC 5/i RAID controller
Gigabyte G31 MicroATX mobo
Athenatech mini Tower mATX case
Antec 650w Hybrid modular PSU

Size Difference between old CM690.

Custom SATA power. Don't know why this image got turned =/

My dog

Xtreme3X · 04-02-09

Woooo! Nice stuff over there! I was thinking of asking you for pic of your server in my other thread. But well here it is

Btw are you able to share what you OS/Application you running in your server too? Thanks

Bonz™ · 04-02-09

I'm running Server 2008 x64 right now, but it has a 60 day time limit. I am thinking of a Linux distro but unsure still.

e_dogg · 04-03-09

That's a great looking build! Lots of room in the case!

Check out Windows Home Server if you're looking for a new OS. It's reasonably priced and works great for file server and backup tasks - especially with its folder duplication feature for easy redundancy without having to mess with RAID setups.

Edit: Forgot to mention - nice dog too!

Bonz™ · 04-03-09

This case surprised me, it's very roomy for a mATX mini.

I actually have been looking at WHS for the past few hours, and I really like the idea of it. Just one thing I am having problems with... the 32 bit-ness of it! Unfortunately this board only supports 4GB of RAM, otherwise I'd be using 8GB.

I am also debating linux as my OS. I always love a new learning experience

Thanks for looking

*CyberDruid* · 04-03-09

Love the obligatory dog shot. I try to have at least one per log

Manyak · 04-03-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonz™

This case surprised me, it's very roomy for a mATX mini.

I actually have been looking at WHS for the past few hours, and I really like the idea of it. Just one thing I am having problems with... the 32 bit-ness of it! Unfortunately this board only supports 4GB of RAM, otherwise I'd be using 8GB.

I am also debating linux as my OS. I always love a new learning experience

Thanks for looking

If all you want is a file server, WHS is great. If you're looking for anything else don't bother with it.

jaclipse · 04-03-09

What raid card are you using?

richardshewfelt · 04-03-09

another vote for WHS for file serving, works great from my experiences with it.

Also, your dogs eyes look like those fictional lazer guns charging up, just thought id add

Bonz™ · 04-03-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDruid

Love the obligatory dog shot. I try to have at least one per log

Always! It throws people off

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manyak

If all you want is a file server, WHS is great. If you're looking for anything else don't bother with it.

Well. It is a file server, but I like to occasionally run VMs and do other dumb stuff.

Also why I am debating linux. I like to learn new stuff, and I say it's about high time I learn a new OS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaclipse

What raid card are you using?

I'm using a Dell PERC 5/i.
Info can be found here: http://www.overclock.net/hard-drives...card-tips.html

Thanks for taking a peek guys

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