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Cameron K
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Hello I'm ready to get server to use as a homelab. Using it for plex, mc servers and a few other vms. Mostly I'm curious if this seems like a good deal.

Dell r510 2x l5640 hex cores, 32gb, h700 with trays for $380 after shipping

4 Seagate constellations 3tb (raid 10) $264

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAAEE3XE0740&ignorebbr=1

 

2 500gb mx300 (i already have)

 

Does this build make sense and seem priced right?

Thanks!

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Yes. Dell R510 is quite server, even thought its a 2u.. In terms of VMs, that do you plan on installing?

 

 

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38 minutes ago, Cameron K said:

Hello I'm ready to get server to use as a homelab. Using it for plex, mc servers and a few other vms. Mostly I'm curious if this seems like a good deal.

Dell r510 2x l5640 hex cores, 32gb, h700 with trays for $380 after shipping

4 Seagate constellations 3tb (raid 10) $264

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAAEE3XE0740&ignorebbr=1

 

2 500gb mx300 (i already have)

 

Does this build make sense and seem priced right?

Thanks!

Seems like a good deal. DDR3 ECC RAM is pretty cheap to upgrade too. One thing to keep in mind, not many servers support LFF drives (3,5") so make sure yours has LFF drive cages. SFF 2,5" drives are the standard and have been since that R510 was new.

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1 hour ago, NelizMastr said:

Seems like a good deal. DDR3 ECC RAM is pretty cheap to upgrade too. One thing to keep in mind, not many servers support LFF drives (3,5") so make sure yours has LFF drive cages. SFF 2,5" drives are the standard and have been since that R510 was new.

It is LFF I do need a couple of 2.5 adapters now that I think about it though

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2 hours ago, Abdul201588 said:

Yes. Dell R510 is quite server, even thought its a 2u.. In terms of VMs, that do you plan on installing?

 

 

Not entirely sure which hypervisor yet, I may try esxi this time. A plex server, some windows instances and a few linux servers for messing with. May use it as a router too.

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2 minutes ago, Cameron K said:

It is LFF I do need a couple of 2.5 adapters now that I think about it though

Get the server first so you can see which orientation the drives need to be in. Some el cheapo adapters don't align properly.

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