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Hey there fellow Tech-Lovers!

 

This topic I will be all about my Home Server built from 'old' pc components.

 

It will include:

- Some kind of short build log

- All the questions i have concerning the Home Server

- Photos of the build

- A short explaination of my home networking setup

 

Intro:

So the idea is to build a home server from the PC hardware I have laying around.

I will be using Windows Home Server as the software

 

The build:

 

Components:

 

CPU: AMD crappy old quad core processor

MOBO: Some brandless AMD Motherboard

RAM: 2GB DDR2 Samsung memory

PSU: Some brandless 250 Watt power supply

Case: Highly modified crappy case

HDD: 1TB main drive and a 2TB storage drive

OS: Windows Home Server 2011

 

Photos:

 

DSC01043_1.jpg

DSC01044_1.jpg

 

 

 

Home networking setup:

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The two routers have the same SSID and the same password settings so they appear as one acces point on wireless devices.

 

I will ask my questions in seperate posts.

 

Cheers, Luuk

|| CPU: Core i7 3770k @ 4.6gHz || RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600mHz || GPU: nVidia GTX 670 ||

 

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Looks cool subbed.

Rig CPU Intel i5 3570K at 4.2 GHz - MB MSI Z77A-GD55 - RAM Kingston 8GB 1600 mhz - GPU XFX 7870 Double D - Keyboard Logitech G710+

Case Corsair 600T - Storage Intel 330 120GB, WD Blue 1TB - CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D14 - Displays Dell U2312HM, Asus VS228, Acer AL1715

 

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So, first question:

I want to use a 5400 RPM harddrive from my laptop as the main drive. 

I am only worried that this drive will fail within a year, Since it will run 24/7 and it is not supposed to run all day/every day.

The HDD has been used for about 10 hours because I bought an SSD about a week after I got my laptop.

 

Question:

How long is a 'new'  2,5" HDD expected to work in a 24/7 running home server?

 

As long as it will last for at least a year I'm fine because I will have the money to buy an SSD within that time.

 

Cheers, Luuk!

 

|| CPU: Core i7 3770k @ 4.6gHz || RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600mHz || GPU: nVidia GTX 670 ||

 

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So, first question:

I want to use a 5400 RPM harddrive from my laptop as the main drive. 

I am only worried that this drive will fail within a year, Since it will run 24/7 and it is not supposed to run all day/every day.

The HDD has been used for about 10 hours because I bought an SSD about a week after I got my laptop.

 

Question:

How long is a 'new'  2,5" HDD expected to work in a 24/7 running home server?

 

As long as it will last for at least a year I'm fine because I will have the money to buy an SSD within that time.

 

Cheers, Luuk!

depends but 1 year should be fine assuming your not actually writing to it 24/7

Whats the point of having a home server with that little storage anyways

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depends but 1 year should be fine assuming your not actually writing to it 24/7

Whats the point of having a home server with that little storage anyways

Haha, I didn't even say how much storage the HDD has.

To be clear about it, the main drive is 1TB and i will add a 2TB drive that is in my PC currently.

Seems to be enough storage to me;)

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Haha, I didn't even say how much storage the HDD has.

To be clear about it, the main drive is 1TB and i will add a 2TB drive that is in my PC currently.

Seems to be enough storage to me;)

I mean the SSD unless your getting a 1tb ssd or something (I don't recommend it a HDD will generally be better than an SSD in a server

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So, first question:

I want to use a 5400 RPM harddrive from my laptop as the main drive. 

I am only worried that this drive will fail within a year, Since it will run 24/7 and it is not supposed to run all day/every day.

The HDD has been used for about 10 hours because I bought an SSD about a week after I got my laptop.

 

Question:

How long is a 'new'  2,5" HDD expected to work in a 24/7 running home server?

 

As long as it will last for at least a year I'm fine because I will have the money to buy an SSD within that time.

 

Cheers, Luuk!

I've had a few 3.5" consumer Samsung drives which I ran pretty much 24/7

from 2008 to spring 2013. Of the three drives (1 TB), all are still in good

health and now serve as external backup drives.

Can it be predicted when your drive will fail? No IMO. But I wouldn't

worry too much. Make sure you have a good backup plan though if you

actually put something important on it. Even if you bought the most

expensive enterprise drive, bad luck could still give you a good kick

in the nuts and make if die after a week (it's less likely, but still

totally possible).

I also feel compelled to link to this study (pdf) from Google concerning

HDD failure rates (they used consumer drives for it, albeit 3.5" IIRC).

It's an interesting read, I highly recommend it.

24/7 operation is not actually very stressful for drives according to

that study, and neither is heavy workload or moderately high temperatures,

the one primary killer of drives seems to be age.

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I mean the SSD unless your getting a 1tb ssd or something (I don't recommend it a HDD will generally be better than an SSD in a server

When I use the SSD I will be using at least a 1 and a 2 TB HDD as storage drives, the SSD will be only for the OS;)

 

Luuk

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When I use the SSD I will be using at least a 1 and a 2 TB HDD as storage drives, the SSD will be only for the OS;)

 

Luuk

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I've had a few 3.5" consumer Samsung drives which I ran pretty much 24/7
from 2008 to spring 2013. Of the three drives (1 TB), all are still in good
health and now serve as external backup drives.

Can it be predicted when your drive will fail? No IMO. But I wouldn't
worry too much. Make sure you have a good backup plan though if you
actually put something important on it. Even if you bought the most
expensive enterprise drive, bad luck could still give you a good kick
in the nuts and make if die after a week (it's less likely, but still
totally possible).

I also feel compelled to link to this study (pdf) from Google concerning
HDD failure rates (they used consumer drives for it, albeit 3.5" IIRC).
It's an interesting read, I highly recommend it.

24/7 operation is not actually very stressful for drives according to
that study, and neither is heavy workload or moderately high temperatures,
the one primary killer of drives seems to be age.

Thank you for your comment, because of your personal experiences and the study I'm a lot less worried.

So I guess I'm going to be using the HDD as the main drive.

 

Again, thank you very much for your reply, it helped me out a lot!!

 

Cheers, Luuk

|| CPU: Core i7 3770k @ 4.6gHz || RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600mHz || GPU: nVidia GTX 670 ||

 

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It starts with building something from old tech, it end when ... Haven't reached the end yet.

Projects | > Project DisplayGRID < | > Portable Virtualization Server < | > CORE GTX < | Projects

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Thank you for your comment, because of your personal experiences and the study I'm a lot less worried.

So I guess I'm going to be using the HDD as the main drive.

 

Again, thank you very much for your reply, it helped me out a lot!!

 

Cheers, Luuk

Happy to help. :)

Most important thing to remember about HDDs (well, any technical part,

really) is that there may be warranties, but there are no guarantees.

Don't rely on luck to protect your data if it's important to you, and

you'll be fine with most drives on the market.

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Happy to help. :)

Most important thing to remember about HDDs (well, any technical part,

really) is that there may be warranties, but there are no guarantees.

Don't rely on luck to protect your data if it's important to you, and

you'll be fine with most drives on the market.

The data on the server will be only music, movies and series. 

Nothing really important to me. I get your point though...;)

 

Thanks for your comment!

 

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Update: Network configuration added!

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Update: Network configuration added!

 

The WR1043ND are great routers, especially when you flash them with DD-WRT, I've used them for quite a while, even up until now, but it's time for an upgrade now.

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The WR1043ND are great routers, especially when you flash them with DD-WRT, I've used them for quite a while, even up until now, but it's time for an upgrade now.

from what i understand hes not looking for routers.... think he already has them

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from what i understand hes not looking for routers.... think he already has them

 

Yes, and I'm saying they are excellent routers.

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Yes, and I'm saying they are excellent routers.

oh sorry thought u were recommending him some. sorry

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Update: Network configuration added!

Nice update,can't wait for next. 

Rig CPU Intel i5 3570K at 4.2 GHz - MB MSI Z77A-GD55 - RAM Kingston 8GB 1600 mhz - GPU XFX 7870 Double D - Keyboard Logitech G710+

Case Corsair 600T - Storage Intel 330 120GB, WD Blue 1TB - CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D14 - Displays Dell U2312HM, Asus VS228, Acer AL1715

 

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Question: I want to be able to play music and movies from the server through my browser from a computer that is not on my network (from school)

 

What is the best way to do this? (Streaming songs and movies through the webbrowser from my home server)

 

Cheers, Luuk

|| CPU: Core i7 3770k @ 4.6gHz || RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600mHz || GPU: nVidia GTX 670 ||

 

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Case Corsair 600T - Storage Intel 330 120GB, WD Blue 1TB - CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D14 - Displays Dell U2312HM, Asus VS228, Acer AL1715

 

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Samba + OpenVPN?

Thank you for your comment, I will take a look at that!

To be clear, this is a application i can run om my windows home server 2011 right?

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You know how network drives work and how to set them up? That's basicly Samba. By connecting to the VPN you setup up you can acess your files from everywhere as if they were on your machine. The VPN can also be used for safer browsing on public network like for example on your school.

 

About OpenVPN if I was you I would set up a VM (virtual machine) with OpenVPN server for doing this easier.

http://openvpn.net/index.php/access-server/download-openvpn-as-vm/202.html?osfamily=Virtual%20Appliance%20Windows%20(VHD)&ex=1

 

Tell me if there is something I explained bad, English is not my native language :P

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UPDATE:
Component list and photos of the build added!

|| CPU: Core i7 3770k @ 4.6gHz || RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600mHz || GPU: nVidia GTX 670 ||

 

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