hayer
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- Apr 16, 2013
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Hi.
So I started with this thread. So if figured I would get the HP SAS Expander that @danb35 suggested to support 24 drives.
Now my problem is the PSU. I'm pretty unsure how to "size" it. I've read the PSU sizing guide but would mean that I would need around 1200W without any headroom.
So now I'm sitting here wondering if I could use staggered spin up as I just need it to handle the spike at boot. Anyone got some experience or tips on that topic?
Current hardware is:
Intel i3-3220
SuperMicro X9SCM-F
4x 8GB Samsung ECC RAM
1x IBM M1015, flashed to IT
6x WD Red 1TB
6x WD Red 3TB
Corsaid CS750M (If I remember correctly, going to check in a couple of days)
And I'm want to add:
12x WD Red 3TB
HP SAS Expander
Looking for a solution that does not take up more than 1 PCI slot and is "low cost" compared to "buy 24port HBA" or "get a PSU, like this one; about $500". (And yes; I know I should get a proper PSU, so I'm looking at some of the Seasonic PSU that I see people recommend. But the 1000W+ are too pricey)
Edit, to mod:
Sorry for creating a new thread. Didn't cross my mind that I could just reply to/edit the other thread.
So I started with this thread. So if figured I would get the HP SAS Expander that @danb35 suggested to support 24 drives.
Now my problem is the PSU. I'm pretty unsure how to "size" it. I've read the PSU sizing guide but would mean that I would need around 1200W without any headroom.
So now I'm sitting here wondering if I could use staggered spin up as I just need it to handle the spike at boot. Anyone got some experience or tips on that topic?
Current hardware is:
Intel i3-3220
SuperMicro X9SCM-F
4x 8GB Samsung ECC RAM
1x IBM M1015, flashed to IT
6x WD Red 1TB
6x WD Red 3TB
Corsaid CS750M (If I remember correctly, going to check in a couple of days)
And I'm want to add:
12x WD Red 3TB
HP SAS Expander
Looking for a solution that does not take up more than 1 PCI slot and is "low cost" compared to "buy 24port HBA" or "get a PSU, like this one; about $500". (And yes; I know I should get a proper PSU, so I'm looking at some of the Seasonic PSU that I see people recommend. But the 1000W+ are too pricey)
Edit, to mod:
Sorry for creating a new thread. Didn't cross my mind that I could just reply to/edit the other thread.