markymark832
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Hello people.
Probably the 1000th time new people like myself ask similar after similar question regarding a setup configs.
but here i am doing the same. SO any advice appreciated pls... :D
Background
I'm looking to migrate off my 6yr old Synology box ( starting to get smart errors) onto a new NAS
Originally i pimped my Synology up with various apps (sickbeard/transmission/plex/ccam server/vpn etc etc) which over time i have migrate these off into my VM estate and their own dedicated machines. so now my nas is just a nas.. nfs/smb file server and a bit of music streaming etc.
i currently run two esxi hosts which i am looking to remove one ( power hungry HP DL385 G6) but also looking to get a new NAS up and running,
I stayed away from FreeNAS for a while due to the fact that everyone who's everyone was saying it doesn't play to nice virtualization (think cyberjock was one of the main adversaries ;)) . Recently on reading a few newer posts /guides it looks like there's more appetite for this kind of config.
Requirement
SO what i am looking for is a box that i can
a) replace my second esxi host for something a little more 24/7 power friendly, this will host a few machines.. nothing meaty
b) run a Virtualised FreeNAS that has dedicated pass through to a disk controller /disks..
the link below shows someone who has achieved this, what i am wondering is are there any issues with what he's setup?
https://guyrobottv.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/virtualised-2017-home-nas-build-freenas-9-and-esxi-6-5/
i put together a rough list of parts i'm looking to buy to achieve this
i'm just unsure on disks ( for the array) looking at WD green 6tb ?
any pointers wanted thanks :)
Mod note - removed PCPartPicker links
Probably the 1000th time new people like myself ask similar after similar question regarding a setup configs.
but here i am doing the same. SO any advice appreciated pls... :D
Background
I'm looking to migrate off my 6yr old Synology box ( starting to get smart errors) onto a new NAS
Originally i pimped my Synology up with various apps (sickbeard/transmission/plex/ccam server/vpn etc etc) which over time i have migrate these off into my VM estate and their own dedicated machines. so now my nas is just a nas.. nfs/smb file server and a bit of music streaming etc.
i currently run two esxi hosts which i am looking to remove one ( power hungry HP DL385 G6) but also looking to get a new NAS up and running,
I stayed away from FreeNAS for a while due to the fact that everyone who's everyone was saying it doesn't play to nice virtualization (think cyberjock was one of the main adversaries ;)) . Recently on reading a few newer posts /guides it looks like there's more appetite for this kind of config.
Requirement
SO what i am looking for is a box that i can
a) replace my second esxi host for something a little more 24/7 power friendly, this will host a few machines.. nothing meaty
b) run a Virtualised FreeNAS that has dedicated pass through to a disk controller /disks..
the link below shows someone who has achieved this, what i am wondering is are there any issues with what he's setup?
https://guyrobottv.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/virtualised-2017-home-nas-build-freenas-9-and-esxi-6-5/
i put together a rough list of parts i'm looking to buy to achieve this
i'm just unsure on disks ( for the array) looking at WD green 6tb ?
Code:
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£81.60 @ Aria PC) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler (£31.30 @ Kustom PCs) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 Ultra ATX AM3+ Motherboard Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£134.99 @ Aria PC) Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 710 1GB Video Card (£23.20 @ Aria PC) Case: Aerocool DS 200 ATX Mid Tower Case (£52.81 @ CCL Computers) Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£114.05 @ CCL Computers) Other: Crucial 48GB (16GBx3) DDR3-1866 RDIMM Memory Kit (£308.99 @ Ebuyer) Other: LSI SAS2008 8-Port SAS HBA Other: Quad Network Adapter Total: £746.94 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
any pointers wanted thanks :)
Mod note - removed PCPartPicker links
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