Hi,
I am going to be building out my first rack and I would like to re-use all the existing hardware for my NAS device and just put it in a rackmount case.
I currently have FreeNAS running inside a Silverstone SFF tower case:
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=452&area=en
With this Mini-ITX mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157467
Using a IBM ServeRaid 1015 HBA card:
http://www.serversupply.com/products/part_search/pid_query.asp?pid=176380
I have 8 WD Red Drives in my storage array.
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1) Will a 2U case still fit my HBA card (I think it is listed at 2.72 inches in width) with my breakout cable?
2) I need a rackmount case that supports Mini-ITX form factor for the mobo...or is it better to just drill the holes manually? (rather not have to do this personally)
3) I assume I will not be able to reuse my existing PSU, but will need a rackmount form factor one?
Basically what I am looking for are purchasing links.
Someone recommended me to buy a Supermicro 846 case off E-Bay but I think the 4U size will be overkill as I don't really need more than 8 hot-swap drive bays, so I'm looking for something a bit smaller.
Thanks.
I am going to be building out my first rack and I would like to re-use all the existing hardware for my NAS device and just put it in a rackmount case.
I currently have FreeNAS running inside a Silverstone SFF tower case:
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=452&area=en
With this Mini-ITX mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157467
Using a IBM ServeRaid 1015 HBA card:
http://www.serversupply.com/products/part_search/pid_query.asp?pid=176380
I have 8 WD Red Drives in my storage array.
---------------
1) Will a 2U case still fit my HBA card (I think it is listed at 2.72 inches in width) with my breakout cable?
2) I need a rackmount case that supports Mini-ITX form factor for the mobo...or is it better to just drill the holes manually? (rather not have to do this personally)
3) I assume I will not be able to reuse my existing PSU, but will need a rackmount form factor one?
Basically what I am looking for are purchasing links.
Someone recommended me to buy a Supermicro 846 case off E-Bay but I think the 4U size will be overkill as I don't really need more than 8 hot-swap drive bays, so I'm looking for something a bit smaller.
Thanks.