NAS
2017 Builds
| Part | Manufacturer | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motherboard | Supermicro | MBD-X11SSM-F-O | |
| CPU | Intel | Xeon E3-1245 V5 | |
| RAM | Samsung | 2 x M391A2K43BB1-CPB | 16GB each, ECC, Unregistered |
| Drives | Western Digital | 7 x WD80EFZX | 8TB each, 5400 RPM |
| OS Drives | Supermicro | 2 x SSD-DM064-SMCMVN1 | 64GB each, X10 series |
| Chassis | Supermicro | SC826TQ-R800LPB | 2U, 12 bays, rails |
| Backplane | Supermicro | BPN-SAS-826TQ | |
| Power Supply | Supermicro | 2 x PWS-801-1R | 800W each |
| SATA HBA Card | LSI | SAS 9211-8i | Flashed to IT mode |
Select RAM from motherboards QVL list.
Chassis are cheap on eBay. Buy the ones the come with drive adapters and rails.
5400 RPM drives are quieter and cooler than 7200 RPM drives.
Six drives are used to initialize a RAIDz2 pool. Configure the extra drive as a hot spare.
Purchase screws with drives. Supermicro bay enclosures require non-standard screws. Bolt Depot is much cheaper than OEM: Product #9724, Machine screws, Phillips flat head, Stainless steel 18-8, #6-32 x 3/16".
For a silent NAS, purchase the UQ or ultra quiet line of Supermicro PSUs. That and Noctua fans for everything result in a quiet NAS on low load.