Rack Mounted Storage Server

[MattRead6]

Hey everyone,

 

I am planning out my first storage server build for a small business. I want to rack mount because I am expecting to install up to 4 servers in the rack in the next few months. I have been planning out this first build and wanted to see what I am overlooking or not correctly selecting. I have built computers in the past, but not a server.

 

Rosewill Server Chassis 12 Bay HotSwap

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N9CXGSO/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

ASUS Z10PA-U8

https://www.amazon.com/Asus-Server-DDR4-Motherboard-Z10PA-U8/dp/B00QC5DQGC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469321000&sr=8-2&keywords=atx+server+motherboard

Xeon E5-2630V3

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80644E52630V3-XEON-E5-2630V3-LGA2011-3/dp/B00N0W3N54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469322353&sr=8-1&keywords=E5-2630V3

Crucial 32GB ECC

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-DDR4-2133-PC4-2133-CT2K16G4RFD4213-CT2C16G4RFD4213/dp/B00KUSMULY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469321732&sr=8-1&keywords=ddr4+ecc+ram

Samsung 250GB SSD

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-75E250B/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469321279&sr=1-2&keywords=ssd

WD Red 3TB (5 Drives)

https://www.amazon.com/Red-3TB-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B008JJLW4M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469321251&sr=8-2&keywords=wd+red

Corsair AX760

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Modular-Supply-Platinum-Certified/dp/B00A0HZMEM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1469321850&sr=8-6&keywords=modular+psu+corsair

TRIPP Lite 42U Server Rack

https://www.amazon.com/TRIPP-Enclosure-Server-Cabinet-SR2000/dp/B00TWKBP62/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469320243&sr=8-3&keywords=42u+server+rack#Ask

Cyberpower 900W UPS

https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-OR1500LCDRM1U-Smart-1500VA-Rackmount/dp/B0016P7HJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469324437&sr=8-1&keywords=rack+mount+battery+backup+900+watts#Ask

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Server-2012-Essentials/dp/B00GAIBC0I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469325618&sr=8-3&keywords=windows+server

 

miscl.

usb 3.0 headers

https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-Adapter-Bracket-Built--20-Pin/dp/B00T4BATJS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1469325793&sr=8-10&keywords=pcie+usb+3.0+bracket

Sata cables

https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Double-Locking-SATA-Cables/dp/B00HE5VNFA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469325829&sr=8-2&keywords=sata+3+cables

Cpu cooler:

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Alpine-20-Plus-CO/dp/B00AZBR296/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469326119&sr=8-3&keywords=lga+2011+heatsink

gpu:

https://www.amazon.com/Inno3D-Nvidia-Geforce-video-card-PCI-express-graphics/dp/B006OS8UM2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469326491&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=graphics+card&psc=1

 

I am thinking about doing Raid 10, that way my board supports it without a Raid Controller needed. The GPU is just to provide display. SSD is for bootdrive. 

 

Will I be alright using a regular PC PSU? It is platinum, but I am not sure if its OK or not. Is this processor powerful enough aswell?

 

Just looking for some input to see what needs changing and what not, just a rough outline as of right now. Mostly looking to be able to access this server from anywhere, as many users will be all over the United States.

 

P.S (if another server was created down the line to host a website, what would be some good security measures to prevent hackers? The site will be built from scratch)

 

Thanks,

Matt

 

Possibly may be in wrong forum, I apologize

 

[ARikozuM]

The PSU should be okay, but I'd look into some redundant power supplies for insurance as the UPS isn't insurance for the PSU dying.

Software RAID 10 should be okay but hardware RAID 10 has its advantages, but I'm not the guy to ask for RAID.

I couldn't find find any mention on ECC, but I do see that it accepts Registered (make sure it supports the ECC).

 

[Mayaa]

If you're only using it for file storage, then the specs seems super overkill imo.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Id higly suggest you get a used server on ebay, much cheaper and has many features that you can't have in a custom(impi, psu montering, hostswap fans, Easy to get parts for, screwless repair).

 

Id probably get a dell r510, dell c2100 or a hp dl180 g6. You can find these on ebay for under 300 and then install linux on a usb drive and fill with drives.

 

If your just using it for storage(probably a good idea, id suggest you go with a xeon d or a xeon e3 as the lga 2011 chips are often slow as many network file transfers are single threded.

 

Also why windows server? Do you need AD?

27 minutes ago, MattRead6 said:

I am thinking about doing Raid 10, that way my board supports it without a Raid Controller needed

NEVER run motherboard raid on a server. Get a raid card(you can get a dell h700 for about 70 on ebay or a new lsi 9260 8i. If you don't want a raid card, use storage spaces, it much better than mobo raid(data scurbbing).

 

28 minutes ago, MattRead6 said:

SSD is for bootdrive. 

Won't make any difference, just get 2 hdds in raid 1if you care about uptime.

 

28 minutes ago, MattRead6 said:

The GPU is just to provide display

Mobo has a built in gpu just for this.

 

29 minutes ago, MattRead6 said:

(if another server was created down the line to host a website, what would be some good security measures to prevent hackers? The site will be built from scratch)

Lots of firewall? Use something like cloudfare for ddos protection.

[tt2468]

5 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Id higly suggest you get a used server on ebay, much cheaper and has many features that you can't have in a custom(impi, psu montering, hostswap fans, Easy to get parts for, screwless repair).

 

Id probably get a dell r510, dell c2100 or a hp dl180 g6. You can find these on ebay for under 300 and then install linux on a usb drive and fill with drives.

 

If your just using it for storage(probably a good idea, id suggest you go with a xeon d or a xeon e3 as the lga 2011 chips are often slow as many network file transfers are single threded.

 

Also why windows server? Do you need AD?

NEVER run motherboard raid on a server. Get a raid card(you can get a dell h700 for about 70 on ebay or a new lsi 9260 8i. If you don't want a raid card, use storage spaces, it much better than mobo raid(data scurbbing).

 

Won't make any difference, just get 2 hdds in raid 1if you care about uptime.

 

Mobo has a built in gpu just for this.

 

Lots of firewall? Use something like cloudfare for ddos protection.

^^^^

[MattRead6]

17 hours ago, ARikozuM said:

The PSU should be okay, but I'd look into some redundant power supplies for insurance as the UPS isn't insurance for the PSU dying.

Software RAID 10 should be okay but hardware RAID 10 has its advantages, but I'm not the guy to ask for RAID.

I couldn't find find any mention on ECC, but I do see that it accepts Registered (make sure it supports the ECC).

 

Would I need to change server chassis? I have seen chassis that have the two server grade slots for PSU's, but I am not sure what PSU's are quality in the server world. Any recommendations? I misread, I do not see anywhere that that board mentions it supports ECC.

I found this board instead:

https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-DDR4-2011-Motherboards-X10SRI-F-O/dp/B00JPJMK0K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469391274&sr=1-2&keywords=lga+2011+ecc

And I think I will get a raid card then, I see most people install the SAS raid cards and use the SAS to 4 Sata cables. The LSI Card that was mentioned seems like a good buy, tricky setup I hear though.

[MattRead6]

17 hours ago, Mayaa said:

If you're only using it for file storage, then the specs seems super overkill imo.

Yeah, It needs to be a powerful solution for a emerging business. So it needs to have plenty of power and be upgradable, as it will be storing important files such as proposals and other documents. 

 

On a scale of 1-10,  how much overkill? It also may eventually run some other stuff on it as well

[MattRead6]

17 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Id higly suggest you get a used server on ebay, much cheaper and has many features that you can't have in a custom(impi, psu montering, hostswap fans, Easy to get parts for, screwless repair).

 

 

I would like to build a new one, for the hobby factor and what not. The extra money to build is not a huge issue. But if I would like some of those features and still build, are there accessories I can install in the rack to acquire such features? (i.e the monitoring and what not)

 

Also is this a decent chassis or are there better HotSwap chassis out there?

 

17 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

If your just using it for storage(probably a good idea, id suggest you go with a xeon d or a xeon e3 as the lga 2011 chips are often slow as many network file transfers are single threded.

How much slower are the LGA 2011 v3 chips? I like the performance I have seen online, and would like to buy a chip that I can remove and replace if needed. What other xeon chips would you recommend?

 

And what if I went dual Xeon LGA 2011?

 

17 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

NEVER run motherboard raid on a server. Get a raid card(you can get a dell h700 for about 70 on ebay or a new lsi 9260 8i. If you don't want a raid card, use storage spaces, it much better than mobo raid(data scurbbing).

Understood loud and clear. I like the LSI card you mentioned. Just the Raid card process looked messy, but I will have to buckle down and go do that.

 

17 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

17 hours ago, MattRead6 said:

SSD is for bootdrive. 

Won't make any difference, just get 2 hdds in raid 1if you care about uptime.

Ok, was mostly getting this just to have it

17 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Mobo has a built in gpu just for this.

Ok do most server boards have a small build in GPU for display? I am assuming VGA mostly

 

And does this one? Might use this one because it has ECC for sure.

https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-DDR4-2011-Motherboards-X10SRI-F-O/dp/B00JPJMK0K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469391384&sr=1-2&keywords=lga+2011+ecc

 

17 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

17 hours ago, MattRead6 said:

(if another server was created down the line to host a website, what would be some good security measures to prevent hackers? The site will be built from scratch)

Lots of firewall? Use something like cloudfare for ddos protection.

Ok cool, I will check out cloud fare. "Lots of Firewall"?????  Thanks

[ARikozuM]

Most of the redundant power supplies are on Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=redundant power supply&Submit=ENE

 

Athena Power has been pretty good for me but make to look at reviews before purchasing.

 

The other option is to look into using two PSU's and having them run through a shared output, but that's out of my realm/scope.

2 minutes ago, MattRead6 said:

Yeah, It needs to be a powerful solution for a emerging business. So it needs to have plenty of power and be upgradable, as it will be storing important files such as proposals and other documents. 

 

On a scale of 1-10,  how much overkill? It also may eventually run some other stuff on it as well

I would favor upgrade capability, so go with 6TB Red Pro's since they're designed for larger arrays. whichever way you go do the research as much as possible.

[MattRead6]

6 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

 

Athena Power has been pretty good for me but make to look at reviews before purchasing.

So this looks like a good option?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338062&cm_re=redundant_power_supply-_-17-338-062-_-Product

If a unit goes bad I can just buy 1x power supply and install it into this unit? And will this PSU fit into my chassis?

 

Good point with the 6TB WD Reds, I will look into those

[ARikozuM]

14 minutes ago, MattRead6 said:

So this looks like a good option?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338062&cm_re=redundant_power_supply-_-17-338-062-_-Product

If a unit goes bad I can just buy 1x power supply and install it into this unit? And will this PSU fit into my chassis?

Yes, as long as your chassis supports ATX or EPS12V PSU's it should fit. And when one dies you pull it out and replace with a single EPS (usually of the same brand for sizing purposes.

14 minutes ago, MattRead6 said:

Good point with the 6TB WD Reds, I will look into those

Make sure you look into the Red Pro, as well. The 5 year warranty and better shock resistance may come in handy during hot-swaps.

[MattRead6]

43 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Make sure you look into the Red Pro, as well. The 5 year warranty and better shock resistance may come in handy during hot-swaps.

Will do, I like warranties

 

44 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Yes, as long as your chassis supports ATX or EPS12V PSU's it should fit. And when one dies you pull it out and replace with a single EPS (usually of the same brand for sizing purposes.

Alright awesome, Ill double check

[MattRead6]

EDIT: UPDATED PARTS LIST

Rosewill Server Chassis 12 Bay HotSwap

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N9CXGSO/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

Supermicro ATX DDR4 LGA 2011 Motherboards X10SRI-F-O

https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-DDR4-2011-Motherboards-X10SRI-F-O/dp/B00JPJMK0K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469391384&sr=1-2&keywords=lga+2011+ecc

Xeon E5-2630V3

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80644E52630V3-XEON-E5-2630V3-LGA2011-3/dp/B00N0W3N54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469322353&sr=8-1&keywords=E5-2630V3

Crucial 32GB ECC

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-DDR4-2133-PC4-2133-CT2K16G4RFD4213-CT2C16G4RFD4213/dp/B00KUSMULY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469321732&sr=8-1&keywords=ddr4+ecc+ram

Samsung 250GB SSD

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-75E250B/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469321279&sr=1-2&keywords=ssd

4x WD Red Pro 4TB

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Pro-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B00LO3KRM8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1469396783&sr=1-1&keywords=wd+red+pro

Athena Power PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338062&cm_re=redundant_power_supply-_-17-338-062-_-Product

TRIPP Lite 42U Server Rack

https://www.amazon.com/TRIPP-Enclosure-Server-Cabinet-SR2000/dp/B00TWKBP62/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469320243&sr=8-3&keywords=42u+server+rack#Ask

Cyberpower 900W UPS

https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-OR1500LCDRM1U-Smart-1500VA-Rackmount/dp/B0016P7HJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469324437&sr=8-1&keywords=rack+mount+battery+backup+900+watts#Ask

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Server-2012-Essentials/dp/B00GAIBC0I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469325618&sr=8-3&keywords=windows+server

 

miscl.

usb 3.0 headers

https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-Adapter-Bracket-Built--20-Pin/dp/B00T4BATJS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1469325793&sr=8-10&keywords=pcie+usb+3.0+bracket

SAS to SATA:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Internal-Mini-SAS-Breakout/dp/B012BPLYJC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1469397006&sr=1-4&keywords=sas+to+sata

Cpu cooler:

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Alpine-20-Plus-CO/dp/B00AZBR296/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469326119&sr=8-3&keywords=lga+2011+heatsink

[ARikozuM]

The Rosewill chassis is nice and I added a quad hotswap to the 5.25" bays.

The Xeon is a good CPU but it doesn't have an iGPU so I would find whatever is lying around even if it's a Matrox G200.

Good going with 32GB on two sticks of ECC RAM.

Motherboard will fit the chassis and is capable of using ECC.

The SSD isn't necessary and I know Windows can be placed on a USB key so check if Windows Server can be placed on a USB mini-stick.

I still think 3 x 6TB would be a better value for expansion or even 4 x 5TB for more capacity but Red Pros fit if you use all 12 bays.

PSU is a good choice as its redundant and capable of supporting should one die.

It's a cabinet... With a door... Moving on.

I would look into a server grade UPS because if your power goes down you will only have one minute to shut everything down and that'll suck.

OS is up to you.

If you need USB 3.0, get a PCIe card.

You need a SAS card in order to use the adapter.

And the cooler is sufficient but you can get something like a low profile Noctua cooler that has more surface area so that your case airflow can cool the CPU passively or with the Noctua fan.

 

Otherwise it's looking good.

[MattRead6]

EDIT: UPDATED PARTS LIST

Rosewill Server Chassis 12 Bay HotSwap

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N9CXGSO/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

Supermicro ATX DDR4 LGA 2011 Motherboards X10SRI-F-O

https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-DDR4-2011-Motherboards-X10SRI-F-O/dp/B00JPJMK0K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469391384&sr=1-2&keywords=lga+2011+ecc

Xeon E5-2630V3

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80644E52630V3-XEON-E5-2630V3-LGA2011-3/dp/B00N0W3N54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469322353&sr=8-1&keywords=E5-2630V3

Crucial 32GB ECC

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-DDR4-2133-PC4-2133-CT2K16G4RFD4213-CT2C16G4RFD4213/dp/B00KUSMULY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469321732&sr=8-1&keywords=ddr4+ecc+ram

Samsung 250GB SSD

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-75E250B/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469321279&sr=1-2&keywords=ssd

4x WD 6TB

https://www.amazon.com/3-5-Inch-7200rpm-128MB-Internal-WD6002FFWX/dp/B01CHP20MG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469399966&sr=8-2&keywords=red+pro+6tb

Athena Power PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338062&cm_re=redundant_power_supply-_-17-338-062-_-Product

TRIPP Lite 42U Server Rack

https://www.amazon.com/TRIPP-Enclosure-Server-Cabinet-SR2000/dp/B00TWKBP62/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469320243&sr=8-3&keywords=42u+server+rack#Ask

900 Watt UPS

https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Line-Interactive-Rackmount-SMART3000RM2U/dp/B00006B82J/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1469399847&sr=8-5&keywords=server+grade+ups

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Server-2012-Essentials/dp/B00GAIBC0I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469325618&sr=8-3&keywords=windows+server

 

miscl.

usb 3.0 headers

https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-Adapter-Bracket-Built--20-Pin/dp/B00T4BATJS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1469325793&sr=8-10&keywords=pcie+usb+3.0+bracket

SAS to SATA:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Internal-Mini-SAS-Breakout/dp/B012BPLYJC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1469397006&sr=1-4&keywords=sas+to+sata

Cpu cooler:

https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Premium-Cooler_-Cooling-NH-L9x65/dp/B00VB3Y89E/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1469400158&sr=1-2&keywords=noctua+low+profile

Raid Card:

https://www.amazon.com/SAS9260-8I-Raid-8PORT-sata-512MB/dp/B002IT4YG2

GPU:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-2048MB-Graphics-02G-P3-2619-KR/dp/B00847TPH0/ref=sr_1_18?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469399723&sr=1-18&keywords=gpu

 

I believe I have corrected all things you have suggested. No can do on the Windows install on the USB. Correct WD Reds?

[ARikozuM]

Everything looks good. You could even go cheaper on the GPU since you'll only use it to install the OS. Borrowing one should suffice.

[Mayaa]

3 hours ago, MattRead6 said:

Yeah, It needs to be a powerful solution for a emerging business. So it needs to have plenty of power and be upgradable, as it will be storing important files such as proposals and other documents. 

 

On a scale of 1-10,  how much overkill? It also may eventually run some other stuff on it as well

Im not sure on a scale of 1-10, but i was mostly talking about the CPU.

I don't see a NIC on the list anywhere, so im not sure if you will be transfering things at any higher speeds than 1gbit?

Even if you are going for something like 10gbit a quadcore should be enough.

 

Im not sure how important power usage is either, going for something less powerful would probably let you save some money in the long run.

[MattRead6]

25 minutes ago, Mayaa said:

Im not sure on a scale of 1-10, but i was mostly talking about the CPU.

I don't see a NIC on the list anywhere, so im not sure if you will be transfering things at any higher speeds than 1gbit?

Even if you are going for something like 10gbit a quadcore should be enough.

 

Im not sure how important power usage is either, going for something less powerful would probably let you save some money in the long run.

I will see about the nic, might look into a 10GB nic, did not think about it

[MattRead6]

1 hour ago, ARikozuM said:

Everything looks good. You could even go cheaper on the GPU since you'll only use it to install the OS. Borrowing one should suffice.

Alright cool stuff man, Thanks for all the help!

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, MattRead6 said:

Alright cool stuff man, Thanks for all the help!

Anytime. Once you're done installing, you can remove the GPU thanks to remote management software.

[Electronics Wizardy]

3 hours ago, MattRead6 said:

I would like to build a new one, for the hobby factor and what not. The extra money to build is not a huge issue. But if I would like some of those features and still build, are there accessories I can install in the rack to acquire such features? (i.e the monitoring and what not)

You could get a dell r730 or r730xd. There is normally no way to get that if you diy.

 

Normally diy servers are worse ad the servers from dell and hp have custom motherboards that let you do things that you can't do in atx(like quad or 8 socket)

3 hours ago, MattRead6 said:

How much slower are the LGA 2011 v3 chips? I like the performance I have seen online, and would like to buy a chip that I can remove and replace if needed. What other xeon chips would you recommend?

 

And what if I went dual Xeon LGA 2011?

You want single theaded for file server normally(what protocal are you using?) 

 

Id use a xeon e3 or a xeon d. LGA 2011 is overkill for a file server, and unless you buy the high clocked chips(there normally 1000+) its much more expensive.

[Electronics Wizardy]

3 hours ago, MattRead6 said:

Ok do most server boards have a small build in GPU for display? I am assuming VGA mostly

 

And does this one? Might use this one because it has ECC for sure.

https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-DDR4-2011-Motherboards-X10SRI-F-O/dp/B00JPJMK0K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469391384&sr=1-2&keywords=lga+2011+ecc

Yea, almost every server board has a gpu built in.

 

3 hours ago, MattRead6 said:

Ok cool, I will check out cloud fare. "Lots of Firewall"?????  Thanks

Set it up right. 

[Electronics Wizardy]

6 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Anytime. Once you're done installing, you can remove the GPU thanks to remote management software.

You don't need the gpu at all, it has a vga port built in.

[ARikozuM]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

You don't need the gpu at all, it has a vga port built in.

I didn't think VGA would work if there was no iGPU.

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 hour ago, MattRead6 said:

 

I believe I have corrected all things you have suggested. No can do on the Windows install on the USB. Correct WD Reds?

Whats with the windows on usb? It doesn't like that

 

Why are you running windows. Its worse for storage than linux, costs 500 dollars, and is less secure.

 

Why get a gpu, your motherboard has one.

 

Id get a lsi 9211i 16i and use freeNAS.

 

 

 

You need to this this through a bit more. If you want a website, hosting of something like AWS is a much better solution.