Here is a part list that I am thinking about (taking some ques from cyberjock). Can I potentially get DAS thunderbolt type speeds to my workstation from this build ?
-Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout Silent ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $100
-SUPERMICRO MBD-X9SCL-B Micro ATX Intel Motherboard LGA 1155 Intel $149
-SeaSonic SS-400ET Bronze 400W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power $47 (maybe 500watt better ? )
-Xeon E3-1230 V2 $229
-Kingston 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered KVR16E11K4/32I $329
-(6) WD Red 6TB $1679.94
-Intel Dual Port X540-BT2 10GbE $468
Build Total $ $2,967.69
Heres some background on what Im trying to build:
I am looking for a fast NAS solution. I will almost be using it as a DAS, but would like to see if I can build something that will give me the added benefits of something across the network. This would be for my home office. I do 3D and compositing (dealing with 32bit multipass exr files) some editing, Davinci color. so speed is a major factor. I have probably 10TB of data from a mixture of old projects, Video footage, etc. Potentially in the future I could get into 4k video. so i think 24TB of usable would be a good place to start. I also really like having a central server for my HTPC, MacBook backups, itunes sharing, etc...
I've also considered something like a promise pegusus2 r8 thunderbolt DAS, or a QNAP device with 10gbe. If someone thinks either of these would possibly be a better option please let me know. I like the idea of saving some money and building something with nice hardware that would cost a premium for prebuilt stuff. I've built lots of computers before, had a hackintosh render farm, and done freeNAS 7 with UFS, so building something doesn't scare me to much. However I don't want to drop a ton of cash and then realize that i wont get the kinda of performance i am hoping for because i did something stupid or overlooked something. I like learning and have some time to invest towards the freeNAS learning curve, but I don't have a huge background with IT or networking etc. I can do some trouble shooting, but essentially i need to get something setup that will offer a reliable, stable and fast solution. after i set it up freeNAS 7 ran headache free 2 years for me, till i sold everything. From the last week of research I am thinking that this proposed build could do the trick, but I would like to see if those wiser than myself could way-in, to see if I'm on the right track, or missing an obvious gotcha.
My current workstation is a 2013 macpro garbage can ( considering going Windows when i save up some more). So I will be using a promise sanlink 2 thunderbolt to 10gbe. is it posible to run the x540 bT2 straight into a cat 7 , and the Sanlink2 (i believe you can on windows 8.1 or windows server 2012) or do I need to get a 10gbe switch along with the rest of the truck load of cash this will be causing me to offload :)
Thanks in advance for any advice or stern reprimands.
-Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout Silent ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $100
-SUPERMICRO MBD-X9SCL-B Micro ATX Intel Motherboard LGA 1155 Intel $149
-SeaSonic SS-400ET Bronze 400W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power $47 (maybe 500watt better ? )
-Xeon E3-1230 V2 $229
-Kingston 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered KVR16E11K4/32I $329
-(6) WD Red 6TB $1679.94
-Intel Dual Port X540-BT2 10GbE $468
Build Total $ $2,967.69
Heres some background on what Im trying to build:
I am looking for a fast NAS solution. I will almost be using it as a DAS, but would like to see if I can build something that will give me the added benefits of something across the network. This would be for my home office. I do 3D and compositing (dealing with 32bit multipass exr files) some editing, Davinci color. so speed is a major factor. I have probably 10TB of data from a mixture of old projects, Video footage, etc. Potentially in the future I could get into 4k video. so i think 24TB of usable would be a good place to start. I also really like having a central server for my HTPC, MacBook backups, itunes sharing, etc...
I've also considered something like a promise pegusus2 r8 thunderbolt DAS, or a QNAP device with 10gbe. If someone thinks either of these would possibly be a better option please let me know. I like the idea of saving some money and building something with nice hardware that would cost a premium for prebuilt stuff. I've built lots of computers before, had a hackintosh render farm, and done freeNAS 7 with UFS, so building something doesn't scare me to much. However I don't want to drop a ton of cash and then realize that i wont get the kinda of performance i am hoping for because i did something stupid or overlooked something. I like learning and have some time to invest towards the freeNAS learning curve, but I don't have a huge background with IT or networking etc. I can do some trouble shooting, but essentially i need to get something setup that will offer a reliable, stable and fast solution. after i set it up freeNAS 7 ran headache free 2 years for me, till i sold everything. From the last week of research I am thinking that this proposed build could do the trick, but I would like to see if those wiser than myself could way-in, to see if I'm on the right track, or missing an obvious gotcha.
My current workstation is a 2013 macpro garbage can ( considering going Windows when i save up some more). So I will be using a promise sanlink 2 thunderbolt to 10gbe. is it posible to run the x540 bT2 straight into a cat 7 , and the Sanlink2 (i believe you can on windows 8.1 or windows server 2012) or do I need to get a 10gbe switch along with the rest of the truck load of cash this will be causing me to offload :)
Thanks in advance for any advice or stern reprimands.
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