Big NAS Build

[Molex Mike]

Hi all, 

I've started my Big NAS Build. I hope it will stand out as a NAS/Server build due to the case, my solution for hard drive air gapping, and the use of some old but fun components.

 

The case is a massive Cooler Master ATCS 840 RC-KKN1-GP that I purchased in 2010.  

At 24.8" x 9.57" x 22.83", 29.21 lbs and with room for 11 (eleven) 3.5" drives, it's a beast. It has 3 x 230mm fans with one mount in the front and two on top.

 

Other than that, I have a mix of older parts that may be useful in the build.
 

• CPU: Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield Quad-Core 3.2 GHz LGA 1366
• Motherboard: ASUS P6T Delux V2 LGA 1366 Intel x58 ATX
• PSU: ZALMAN ZM850-HP 850W
• Cooler: ARTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2

 

And this old school fan control/ cathode-ray tube power switch 5.25" bay hub, which I'll be using to implement the air gap solution I mentioned at the beginning of this post.

 

 

Now, its time to clean out the dust from the case and see if "Servers and NAS" can let me know if I have what I need to start the build.

 

Regards, 
- Mike