Dell PowerEdge T320 Hardware build from ServerMonkey

[lilghost05]

Hello Everyone,
I had some questions and concerns regarding building my server using dell server products. I was hoping after reviewing the specs, you all can share or provide feedback if this would be sufficient to utilize the OS.
My goal is to use NextCloud for a family of 3 cloud storage, plex for media and streaming live content, and build Minecraft server for the kids. Possibly using zoneminder in the future for security cams.

2.1 GHz Eight-Core Intel Xeon Processor with 20MB Cache – E5-2450
Refurbished Dell PowerEdge T320 4-Port (Configure To Order)
Chassis:
1 x Dell PowerEdge T320 4-Port Chassis $400.00 Select Your CPU:
1 x Dell PowerEdge T320 T420 Heatsink 5JXH7 $50.00 Upgrade Your Memory:
1 x 32GB Memory Upgrade Kit (4x8GB) 2RX4 PC3-12800R $60.00 Choose Your Hard Drive RAID controller:
1 x PERC H710 512MB Lvl 0-60 PCIE RAID $125.00
Add a Drive - Option #1:
1 x Dell 3.5" NHP Hard Drive Tray $15.00 Add a Drive - Option #2:
1 x Dell 3.5" NHP Hard Drive Tray $15.00 Add a Drive - Option #3:
1 x Dell 3.5" NHP Hard Drive Tray $15.00 Add a Drive - Option #4:
1 x Dell 3.5" NHP Hard Drive Tray $15.00 Choose Your RAID Level:
1 x No RAID Installation $0.00

 

[Chris Moore]

You do NOT want a hardware RAID controller (PERC H710) for use with FreeNAS. Dell makes (if I recall) the H310 card also which is a simple SAS HBA and will work fine with FreeNAS.

I think the SAS controller is covered in one of these guides:

FreeNAS® Quick Hardware Guide
https://www.ixsystems.com/community/resources/freenas®-quick-hardware-guide.7/

Hardware Recommendations Guide Rev. 1e) 2017-05-06
https://www.ixsystems.com/community/resources/hardware-recommendations-guide.12/

Hardware Recommendations by @cyberjock - from 26 Aug 2014 - and still valid
https://www.ixsystems.com/community/threads/hardware-recommendations-read-this-first.23069/

 

[Jessep]

H310 would need to be flashed to IT mode. For Dell adapters "H" needs to be flashed, "HBA" is already in IT mode.