turdferguson6400
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Hi, I've been reading the forums for a while to plan my new FreeNAS 9.2.0 box. I searched for an answer to this question but didn't find any.
I haven't decided between two Z2 options: 10 3TB or 6 4TB drives. I'm going to use this NAS for general home storage such as videos, pics, etc. I'm planning to use a Pentium G or Core i3 processor with 16 GB ECC RAM. If I need more RAM, I can add another 16 GB later.
I read Cyberjock's awesome guide and was originally going to use the recommended X9SCM-F-O motherboard. It has 6 onboard SATA ports. If I need more ports, I can get a M1015 for about $100 on eBay. But I'm a little concerned about the M1015 card being so long that it might interfere with the onboard SATA ports, depending on which slot is used. Plus the hassle of reflashing to IT mode.
The X10SL7-F-O has 6 onboard SATA ports with an additional 8 SATA ports using a LSI 2308 chip.
I can get the X10 for about$70 more than the X9 board, about the same price as a M1015. I like the fact I can use standard SATA cables with the X10 instead of breakout cables.
Is there any disadvantage to using the onboard LSI ports vs. the M1015 board?
Would I have to do any BIOS flashing with the onboard 2308 chip like I would the M1015 card to get it to work with FreeNAS?
Thanks to everybody!
I haven't decided between two Z2 options: 10 3TB or 6 4TB drives. I'm going to use this NAS for general home storage such as videos, pics, etc. I'm planning to use a Pentium G or Core i3 processor with 16 GB ECC RAM. If I need more RAM, I can add another 16 GB later.
I read Cyberjock's awesome guide and was originally going to use the recommended X9SCM-F-O motherboard. It has 6 onboard SATA ports. If I need more ports, I can get a M1015 for about $100 on eBay. But I'm a little concerned about the M1015 card being so long that it might interfere with the onboard SATA ports, depending on which slot is used. Plus the hassle of reflashing to IT mode.
The X10SL7-F-O has 6 onboard SATA ports with an additional 8 SATA ports using a LSI 2308 chip.
I can get the X10 for about$70 more than the X9 board, about the same price as a M1015. I like the fact I can use standard SATA cables with the X10 instead of breakout cables.
Is there any disadvantage to using the onboard LSI ports vs. the M1015 board?
Would I have to do any BIOS flashing with the onboard 2308 chip like I would the M1015 card to get it to work with FreeNAS?
Thanks to everybody!