thepixelgeek
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So close to pulling the trigger...just need a little advice first. Especially, since this will be my first build.
I think I narrowed it down, but open to advice to reduce cost while keeping same effectiveness.
To be honest, my head is spinning from all the options. I've been reading for days, and still need to read the user guide all the way through. Hardware recommendation guide was very helpful to get started.
I recently ordered the ASRock E3C224D41-14S, but I may be returning it because of the 32gb limit. I realized if I want a 48TB NAS, I will need more RAM due to the 1G per TB requirement. 64gb by my calculation.
I'd like to start with (6) 4TB drives and add 6 more in the near future. VDevs for each set of 6 drives. RaidZ2 for safety/redundancy.
NAS GOALS:
Thank you in advance.
I think I narrowed it down, but open to advice to reduce cost while keeping same effectiveness.
To be honest, my head is spinning from all the options. I've been reading for days, and still need to read the user guide all the way through. Hardware recommendation guide was very helpful to get started.
I recently ordered the ASRock E3C224D41-14S, but I may be returning it because of the 32gb limit. I realized if I want a 48TB NAS, I will need more RAM due to the 1G per TB requirement. 64gb by my calculation.
I'd like to start with (6) 4TB drives and add 6 more in the near future. VDevs for each set of 6 drives. RaidZ2 for safety/redundancy.
NAS GOALS:
- Plex server Transcode & Stream (3 x 1080p - 20 Mbps Max)
- "Futureproof" - transcoding of 4k movies...or the very least, have a fighting chance...only 1 stream at a time.
- Run multiple plugins/Jails with Couchpotato, Sonarr, sabnzb, etc
- Basic storage music, movies, pictures, and backups/images of home computers.
- Use as a shared drive for family photos and music
- Video surveillance storage 1-2 cameras max
- Potentially remote access..cloud storage
- 24/7 operation
- Cost to performance ratios. Obviously would like to get the best bang for buck.
- Have fun and learn about FreeNAS without too many install/compatibility troubles.
- MOBO/CPU: SuperMicro MBD-X10SRL-F-O ($270)
[Edit:] Intel Xeon E5-1620 v3 @ 3.50GHz ($305 / Passmark 9704)
MEM-DR432L-SL01-LR21 Samsung 32GB DDR4-2133 4Rx4 LP ECC LRDIMM Memory ($269)
or - MOBO/CPU: Supermicro MBD-X10SRH-CLN4F-O ($389)
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v3 @ 3.50GHz ($305 / Passmark 9704)
MEM-DR432L-SL01-LR21 Samsung 32GB DDR4-2133 4Rx4 LP ECC LRDIMM Memory ($269)
or - MOBO/CPU: Supermicro MBD-X11SSH-LN4F-O ($239)
[Edit]: Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 @ 3.60GHz ($360 / Passmark 10107)
MEM-DR416L-SL01-ER21 Samsung Memory - 16GB DDR4-2133 ($100)
- HDD: (12) WD Red 4TB NAS Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM
- BOOT: (2) Mirrored SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB USB 3.0 or (1) SSD
- PSU: [Edit:] SeaSonic SS-1050XP3 1050W ($169)
- CASE: Rosewill RSV-L4412 - 4U - 12 SATA / SAS Hot-swap Drives
Thank you in advance.
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