Kinda new to TrueNAS - Just bought a new system.

[ISJ]

Any thoughts on the following? I read the hardware guide but a lot of this was not obtainable where I am.

THANKS!

# New Storage Server - SRV-STRG-002

CPU:
Intel - Intel Xeon E2234 QuadCore Coffee Lake Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1151 CPU Retail - LABSM24265
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0868RYM3F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
412.19 on Amazon
HBA:
LSI 9300-8i PCI-Express 3.0 SATA / SAS 8-Port SAS3 12Gb/s HBA - Single--Avago **Technologies**
https://www.newegg.ca/lsi-9300-8i-sata-sas/p/14G-0006-000Y2?Item=9SIB8CFH0M8855
291.35 on NewEgg
Cables:
(I have a ton of good regular SATAs for Mobo to drive connectivity (8x slots))
Internal Mini SAS HD to SATA SFF8643 to SATA Forward Breakout 33 Feet 1m
https://www.newegg.ca/p/1X7-00HR-004M7?Item=9SIAZVZFRN9022
$40x2 = $80 on NewEgg
Mobo:
ASUS WS C246M PRO uATX Server Motherboard LGA 1151 Intel C246
https://www.newegg.ca/asus-ws-c246m...rocesso/p/N82E16813119149?Item=9SIA7BB86S6417
$322 on NewEgg
Case:
Rosewill RSV-L4500U 4U Server Chassis Rackmount Case | 15 3.5" HDD Bays | E-ATX Compatible | 6 Front 120mm Fans, 2 Rear ...
https://www.newegg.ca/rosewill-rsv-l4500u-black/p/N82E16811147328?Item=N82E16811147328
$200 on NewEgg
Memory:
Kingston 8GB DDR4 ECC PC4-2666 Server Ram Memory Module CL19 (1x 8GB)
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00115597
$75 x 4 = $300 on MemoryeExpress

 

[ChrisRJ]

Without information about the use-case and the storage side (disks, vdev layout), there is really not much to say.

 

[ChrisRJ]

The board you linked is not a server board, but for workstations. Since it already has 8 SATA ports, do you rellay need a separate HBA?

 

[ISJ]

Without information about the use-case and the storage side (disks, vdev layout), there is really not much to say.

Sorry, Home use as a NAS for VM backups and long term storage, some moderate usage and low IO.

Basically I want to move to ECC and use more "rugged" hardware than the current gamer motherboard setup.

As for the 8 ports, the server case has 15 bays so why not use them all I thought :P

 

[Etorix]

That's a rather good selection of parts. Purists would want a motherboard with a BMC for installation and remote administration (IPMI), e.g. a Supermicro X11SCH-F or AsRockRack E3C246D4U (+variants).

But one item can be cost optimised: If 4 cores are enough, get a Core i3-9100 instead of the Xeon E-2234. Up to this generation, i3 supports ECC! The iGPU will be of use to install on a motherboard without a BMC.

 

[ISJ]

The iGPU will be of use to install on a motherboard without a BMC.

Oh boy thats a good point... I'll need a crappy GPU just to install it, thanks!

 

[Etorix]

A GPU, or a BMC (provides a VGA output), or swapping in any old GPU you may have in a drawer. Or plugging in a serial console ;)
Anyway a Core i3-9xxx saves you $200 over a Xeon E-22x4(G) for similar performance.

 

[artlessknave]

GPU just to install it,

the installing it isn't as much of a problem as when you need to troubleshoot it, and it's buried in a closet or rack or in the garage with no monitor or keyboard or open power neaby that you will kick yourself for not having it. just the ability to power it off or on remotely is f(^*%&^(%^ amazing.

 

[ISJ]

A GPU, or a BMC (provides a VGA output), or swapping in any old GPU you may have in a drawer. Or plugging in a serial console ;)
Anyway a Core i3-9xxx saves you $200 over a Xeon E-22x4(G) for similar performance.

+artlessknave

I took your advice guys, solid points. I have an i3 coming. BMC isnt that valuable because its rack mounted and easily accessible, I have a good setup for KVM.

 

[ISJ]

On a side note, anyone know if I need to do anything to this 9300 HBA once it arrives? Do I need to flash anything?

 

[artlessknave]

Do I need to flash anything?

probably not "need" to. its usually advised not to flash uncessarily, though if the firmware is particularly old, that can be a "need".