FreeNAS System

[I'mhere]

I want to backup my computers and I've worked with FreeNAS before, I wanted to build a cheap, dedicated server.(http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BbFqqk) is this good server setup? (I'll have a Raid 1 setup w/ two wd red drives) Thanks!

[redbaron28]

Why build one and just buy a used server like a hp 380 g6 storage server and for half the cost. I have a few and its a great thing for me. =3

[I'mhere]

5 minutes ago, redbaron28 said:

Why build one and just buy a used server like a hp 380 g6 storage server and for half the cost. I have a few and its a great thing for me. =3

I need a small, quiet server but, thanks!

[Eniqmatic]

HP 380 G6 isn't really a comparable system, the power usage will be much greater, louder and bulkier.

 

OP, the system configuration you have listed isn't great if you actually care about data integrity. Just to name but a few, the board doesn't support ECC memory, the amount of memory you need is half of the minimum recommended 8gb of RAM you need to actually run ZFS, 2 harddrives in RAID 1 will be slow, more drives in RAIDZ2 (or even RAIDZ1 if not critical) would be more beneficial.

[I'mhere]

5 hours ago, Eniqmatic said:

HP 380 G6 isn't really a comparable system, the power usage will be much greater, louder and bulkier.

 

OP, the system configuration you have listed isn't great if you actually care about data integrity. Just to name but a few, the board doesn't support ECC memory, the amount of memory you need is half of the minimum recommended 8gb of RAM you need to actually run ZFS, 2 harddrives in RAID 1 will be slow, more drives in RAIDZ2 (or even RAIDZ1 if not critical) would be more beneficial.

Thanks! I'll take note of that.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Can i suggest getting something like a little synology or wd mycloud. There smaller cheaper, and normally more reliable.

[alex75871]

I would not recommend using ZFS with that hardware.

[I'mhere]

On 5/31/2016 at 0:58 AM, Eniqmatic said:

HP 380 G6 isn't really a comparable system, the power usage will be much greater, louder and bulkier.

 

OP, the system configuration you have listed isn't great if you actually care about data integrity. Just to name but a few, the board doesn't support ECC memory, the amount of memory you need is half of the minimum recommended 8gb of RAM you need to actually run ZFS, 2 harddrives in RAID 1 will be slow, more drives in RAIDZ2 (or even RAIDZ1 if not critical) would be more beneficial.

I've made a lot of changes, would this work? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wkxxr7

 

 

Thanks!

[Electronics Wizardy]

On 5/30/2016 at 6:20 PM, I'mhere said:

I need a small, quiet server but, thanks!

Synology nas for about 150 new, smaller and lower power.

[I'mhere]

2 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Synology nas for about 150 new, smaller and lower power.

I want to install freenas on my server but, Thanks!

[Eniqmatic]

7 hours ago, I'mhere said:

I've made a lot of changes, would this work? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wkxxr7

 

 

Thanks!

Well, technically. But I don't know as you haven't listed any real parts.

[leadeater]

1 hour ago, Eniqmatic said:

Well, technically. But I don't know as you haven't listed any real parts.

Click on the part and it will expand to show a custom link to the actual part listing. @I'mhere would have been better to include the product model rather than just showing Intel processor as that is about as generic as you can get.

[Eniqmatic]

15 minutes ago, leadeater said:

Click on the part and it will expand to show a custom link to the actual part listing. @I'mhere would have been better to include the product model rather than just showing Intel processor as that is about as generic as you can get.

Ah, good spot. I don't like having to hunt around for the information to assist other people, if they want the answers they should make it as easy to get to as possible

[I'mhere]

4 hours ago, Eniqmatic said:

Ah, good spot. I don't like having to hunt around for the information to assist other people, if they want the answers they should make it as easy to get to as possible

Sorry  I had a very long day yesterday so I was tired and I did not want to try to find the parts on pcpartpicker. So... would it work? lol  

[Eniqmatic]

2 minutes ago, I'mhere said:

Sorry  I had a very long day yesterday so I was tired and I did not want to try to find the parts on pcpartpicker. So... would it work? lol  

Yes it will work, very popular configuration.

[I'mhere]

3 hours ago, Eniqmatic said:

Yes it will work, very popular configuration.

Thank you!