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My first server build was detailed in this thread ... [Build Log] 'Set and Forget' ... a NAS in a CaseLabs Nova X2M running FreeNAS
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Originally Posted by ruffhi
I visited the FreeNas forum recently and found this post about the motherboard that I was using.
I haven't visited that forum for a while ... so ... why was I returning? My shell script had stopped returning my motherboard temperature. Why? Because the IPMI wasn't being found by the script. Why? Because my BMC was dead. Why? The watchdog had run itself crazy chasing its tail. Hmmm.
I now have the watchdog tied up in its kennel (disabled in BIOS) and I have an RMA in play for the board.
That fixes the (short term) problem. It also gives me a window to review my hardware for my 2nd NAS. I would like to keep / reuse my hardware as much as possible. I don't see much of a problem with most of the hardware (Hard drive cages, HDDs, case, fans) ... but, (obviously) the board has to go. And that will probably take the RAM - it seems most boards have moved on to DDR4 memory.
Here are two options that I am considering ...
Option One ... older motherboard that can (re)use my DDR3 ram from my current build ...
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Option Two ... newer motherboard that needs new ram ...CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Supermicro X10SL7-F Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Case: Zalman MS800 ATX Mid Tower Case
Reuse or have ...
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler - I just happen to have a spare in the basement
Memory: Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: 8 x WD Red 4TB 3.5" HDDs
Hot Swap Cage: 2 x Kingwin KF-4001-BK (4 HDDs in 3 5¼ bays)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply
The new parts would cost me around $550
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Now ... you will notice that Option One and Option Two include a new case ... the Zalman MS800. The documentation for this puppy has says that it has 6 external 5.25" drive bays. Rubbish ... it has 10 if you are prepared to sacrifice the internal HDD (et al) locations. I am. With 10 5.25" drive bays ... I could put in 3 x hot swap bays with 4 (or 5!) HDDs each and still have a bay left over for (I have no idea what).CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor
Motherboard: Supermicro X11SSL-CF Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Case: Zalman MS800 ATX Mid Tower Case
Memory: 4 x Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Reuse or have ...
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler - I just happen to have a spare in the basement
Memory: Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: 8 x WD Red 4TB 3.5" HDDs
Hot Swap Cage: 2 x Kingwin KF-4001-BK (4 HDDs in 3 5¼ bays)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply
The new parts would cost me around $850
Also ... Newegg is selling this case for $59.99 plus $5 shipping (4-7 days) ... and it has a $20 rebate until the end of January. Sure - you get that $20 in about 3 months ... but that is still $20. Also ... the newegg 4-7 days shipping is rubbish. I ordered it today, FedEx is delivering it tomorrow.