IOPS-EK1-SYS Would this make a good platform???

[badtoy1986]

Manufacturer:IBASE
Product Category:Embedded Box Computers
RoHS:

Details
Processor Brand:Intel
Processor Type:Intel Core i5-3610ME
Frequency:3.3 GHz
Memory Size:8 GB
Memory Type:DDR3
Interface Type:LAN, RJ-45, USB
Maximum Operating Temperature:+ 40 C
Dimensions:200 mm x 119 mm x 30 mm
Brand:IBASE
Cache Memory:3 MB
Description/Function:iOPS-76 series expansion dock with 150 W adapter for use without OPS display
Form Factor:SO-DIMM
Minimum Operating Temperature:0 C
Packaging:Bulk
Processor Series:Intel Core i5-3610ME
Part # Aliases:IOPS-EK1
http://www.mouser.com/Search/Produc...CJ3asIKVAStJ5AzJVyWNdDz1F1wLK17dATb7UZ9ModA==

Attached is the spec sheet

For less than 200 bucks this seems like a steal. I just want to know if it would be a good FreeNAS platform.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[cyberjock]

Terrible idea.

• no ECC RAM support
• No way to know if the board will even boot FreeNAS
• lots of crap like audio that you not only don't want, it can actively create problems even if disabled in the BIOS.
• No way to know if you'll get BIOS updates.
• Where the hell you supposed to put the disks? You get a single mSATA port and that's it. No, do NOT say USB because I will shank you if you mention it. ;)

 

[badtoy1986]

Oh god, you're right. I feel so stupid. I was looking at small form factor servers all day and must have been confused. I saw the i5 and the price and got too excited. Thanks for slapping me back to reality.

 

[cyberjock]

If I wanted some really small system, that thing is pretty awesome. It would make a very cool toy to own and play with, but for FreeNAS, hell f*ck no! ;)

Glad you are back in reality.

 

[badtoy1986]

What about this? I know it needs more ram. I'm thinking 3-4 hdds.


Specs
If your business is moving up from a desktop environment to its first server, you'll find everything you need in the TS140 - an affordable, durable server with impeccable productivity and manageability features.At 26-dB, the acoustics of the TS140 are 40-percent quieter than previous generations, and impressively quiet for any server - that's less noise than you'll find in a typical library. Plus, it's ENERGY STAR-certified, so it's easy on the environment and easy on your power bills.
Key Features

• Server
• GigE
• no OS
• Monitor : none.
• tower
• 5U
• 1-way
• 1 x Core i3 4330 / 3.5 GHz
• RAM 4 GB
• no HDD
• DVD
• HD Graphics 4600

Audio InputTypeNone
Audio OutputForm FactorIntegrated
Audio Output DetailsSpeaker TypeNone
Bay ProvidedForm Factor5.25" x 1/2H
Free Qty0
Total Qty1
Form Factor3.5" x 1/3H
Free Qty3
Total Qty3
Cache MemoryInstalled Size4 MB
Per Processor Size4 MB
ChassisForm FactorTower
Manufacturer Form FactorTower
Dimensions & WeightDepth17 in
Height14.8 in
Weight28.7 lbs
Width6.9 in
DisplayTypeNone.
Environmental StandardsENERGY STAR QualifiedYes
Expansion BaysForm Factor (metric)13.3 cm x 1/2H
TypeExternal
Form Factor (metric)8.9 cm x 1/3H
TypeInternal
Expansion SlotsTypeCPU
TypeDIMM 240-pin
SizeHalf-length, full-height
TypePCIe 3.0 x16
TypePCIe 2.0 x1
Slot CommentsX4 mode
TypePCIe 2.0 x16
TypePCI
Hard DriveTypeNo HDD
Hard Drive (2nd)TypeNone
Hard Drive (3rd)TypeNone
HeaderBrandLenovo
CompatibilityPC
LocalizationEnglish
ManufacturerLenovo Express Models
Model70A4
Packaged Quantity1
Product LineLenovo ThinkServer TS140
Input DeviceTypeNone
Interface ProvidedLocation2 front, 4 rear
Qty6
TypeUSB 3.0
Qty1
TypeVGA
TypeDisplayPort
Qty2
TypeUSB 2.0
TypeSerial
TypeLAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
TypeAudio line-in
TypeAudio line-out
TypeMicrophone
MainboardChipset TypeIntel C226
Processor SocketLGA1150 Socket
MiscellaneousColorRaven black
Compliant StandardsGREENGUARD , RoHS
FeaturesBoot sequence control , Boot without keyboard or mouse or diskette , Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) , Padlock loop , Power-on password , Rack-mountable , Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) , Serial port I/O control , USB port
Height (Rack Units)5
Product ColorBlack
NetworkingData Link ProtocolEthernet , Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller(s)Intel I217
Form FactorIntegrated
Optical StorageDrive TypeDVD
Interface TypeSerial ATA
TypeDVD-ROM
Optical Storage (2nd)TypeNone
OS ProvidedTypeNo operating system
Power Device80 PLUS Certification80 PLUS Bronze
Frequency Required50/60 Hz
Nominal VoltageAC 120/230 V
Power Provided280 Watt
TypePower supply
PrinterTypeNone
ProcessorClock Speed3.5 GHz
Generation4
Installed Qty1
ManufacturerIntel
Max Supported Qty1
Number of CoresDual-Core
Processor NumberI3-4330
Server Scalability1-way
TypeCore i3
RAMConfiguration Features1 x 4 GB
Data Integrity CheckECC
FeaturesUnbuffered
Form FactorDIMM 240-pin
Installed Size4 GB
Max Supported Size32 GB
Memory Speed1600 MHz
TechnologyDDR3 SDRAM
ServiceSupport Details Full Contract Period1 year
Support Details LocationOn-site
Support Details Service IncludedParts and labor
Support Details TypeLimited warranty
Service & SupportOn-Site WarrantyOn-site
Type1 year warranty
Slot ProvidedFree Qty0
Total Qty1
Free Qty3
Total Qty4
Free Qty1
Storage ControllerForm FactorIntegrated
Installed Qty1
Interface TypeSerial ATA-600
RAID LevelRAID 0 , RAID 1 , RAID 10 , RAID 5
Storage Controller NameThinkServer RAID 100
TypeRAID
Storage RemovableTypeNone
SystemEmbedded SecurityTrusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Hard Drive Capacity0 GB
TypeServer
Video OutputForm FactorIntegrated
Graphics Processor SeriesIntel HD Graphics
Graphics Processor VendorIntel HD Graphics 4600
Video InterfacesDisplayPort , VGA

 

[SweetAndLow]

There are a bunch of threads on the ts140 do a search.

 

[marbus90]

that is one of the entry-servers on the list I'm usually rattling off. nothing amazing, no IPMI, but perfect cheap FreeNAS box for 4-5 HDDs if you add in another 8GB DIMM.