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Yeah, I'm working on getting the CPU temps setup. Very pleased with the Natex combo. I still have a lot to figure out. My transfer speeds are still capping around 40-50 MB/sec (previously 30-35). Not sure what else I need to tweak though?!

Thanks bobkart and Drider for the info. I finally got my new server up and running so I'll be checking the temps to decide if I need active cooling.

So I upgraded my server's MB/CPU/RAM combination and I'm trying to boot for the first time. The board is a used Intel S2600CP and although at boot it says it recognizes a USB keyboard, there's no functionality so I can't get into the bios. I've tried resetting the bios by removing the cmos battery but still no keyboard functionality. I've confirmed at least one USB port works because I can boot to unRAID but when I use this slot for the keyboard then nothing. When I booted the first time, I forgot to remove the UnRAID stick as I was just planning to boot into bios and couldn't stop it from booting into UnRAID once I realized the keyboard wasn't working. I also hadn't updated my DHCP reservation with the new NIC address and the network.cfg file was still referencing the old IP address since I was using a static IP with the old server NIC. Anyway, I can try booting into UnRAID again but I'm thinking I need to get into bios first anyway. When I boot without an OS, the Intel Boot Agent is giving me the following: PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable PXE-M0F: Exiting Intel Boot Agent Since I didn't have UnRAID pointing to the IP address of the server, when I typed the new server IP address I was getting the BMC web console but it was asking for a username and password. There doesn't appear to be a default and I think I have to set it in the bios BICBW. Any suggestions on how to get into the bios? EDIT: I figured out that the default username and password for intel BMC web console is admin/admin. Evaluating parameters now. Overall system health is "amber" whatever that means. EDIT 2: I think I'm amber because I'm only using 4 out of the 5 system fan MB connections. I was also able to force the server to boot into the bios through the BMC but I still can't edit anything because I have no keyboard functionality. EDIT 3: Ok, fixed the bios issue with another USB keyboard. Now when I boot into UnRAID v6.1.9 I can't access the GUI because the BMC web console comes up. Is this BMC web console Intel's IPMI? I've been looking for a more detailed document for the bios configuration settings but haven't found anything yet. FINAL EDIT: Not sure what I did but I finally got the GUI to show up...all drives were recognized correctly and the array is running. Success...after a few minor hiccups.

Haha, yeah 128GB. Thanks for the info. I'm really hoping there might be an easier solution but I'll keep this in the back pocket.

Ah, it otherwise looks really good mobo. perhaps I should be looking for a different socket... is the socket LGA 2011-v3 considered less popular?? I thought it would be a socket most used in servers. I just picked up a used LGA 2011 Intel MB (S2600CP) to upgrade my server. Based on my experience, these LGA 2011 boards are rare and if you do find one new then they're pricey. Not many guys running dual Xeon processor MB's for their UnRAID media server but I guess some big server farm dumped a boatload of the E5-2670's on the market and you'll find guys in the Good Deals thread buying Intel parts on the cheap. This is what I did anyway.

Windows being unresponsive with UnRAID has been a problem since I started using UnRAID in 2009. While these threads aren't specific to Windows 10 and UnRAID v6, I've seen similar issues with my current v6 setup and Windows 7 x64. In no particular order: http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=5576.0 http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=8713.0 http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=10180.0 http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=11521.0 http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=16286.0 http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=21097.0 I haven't seen anything definitive on the root cause but I consistently notice the more full drives are the worse the timeouts become.

Ok, so you don't think it's that big of a compromise to just use the copper heatsinks that came with the board? I'm trying to figure out how I can monitor the temps before committing to alternative CPU cooling. In my current configuration, drive temps idle around 26C and get up to 33-35C during parity checks. With the modular PSU, my case looks empty now so I'm hoping that helps move more air as well.

So I've been asking a lot of questions lately in the Good Deals section and thought it might be better to start a new build thread since I know others are in a similar situation. With my upgrade to UnRAID v6, I realized my current server is underpowered for my current (and future) needs. I'm currently using Sonarr, SabNZBd, Emby Media Server and Deluge for dockers. I quickly discovered that 2GB of RAM is barely enough to run all the dockers at the same time and forget about transcoding any of my content to other devices. I also want to create a Win10 VM and eliminate my desktop PC. Anyway, I jumped on the recent E5-2670 bandwagon and purchased a motherboard/cpu/ram combo from Natex. Here's my equipment list thus far: Case: Lian Li PC-P80 (confirmed SSI-EEB MB fits my removable MB mounting plate with some small tweaks), 3 140mm intake fans and 2 exhaust (1 rear and 1 top) Drive Cages: 4x 3in4 Lian LI EX-H34 PSU: EVGA 850W Supernova P2 Platinum MB/CPU/RAM: Intel S2600CP LGA 1100 with dual Xeon E5-2670's and 128GB RAM Controllers: Dual Intel RS2WC080 flashed to IT Drives: 14 total now, 2TB-4TB combination of Seagate, Toshiba and HGST The motherboard combo from Natex comes with two passive copper heatsinks. Given the relatively low investment for the MB/CPU/RAM, I thought it might be prudent to upgrade these to active cooling. I am considering 2x Noctua NH U9DX I4 CPU Heatsink and Cooling Fans. Being new to IPMI, I think I'll be able to monitor temps actively with my new configuration to see if additional CPU cooling is necessary (guessing it will be but thought as long as I don't get too hot it would be worth checking before I invest in the Noctua's). I'm also wondering about the orientation of the CPU fans (i.e. intake from bottom and exhaust upwards or intake from front of case and exhaust to rear)? The latter scenario has me wondering if I'll just be pulling hot air from CPU1 into CPU2 given their close proximity? Here's a layout of my case configuration: http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/armorsuit-pc-p80/ Any other suggestions on plugins/dockers that might help me monitor the status of the server would be appreciated. Currently, I haven't found a way to get CPU temp info on my Asus P5Q Premium board so I'm hoping this will be resolved with the new board/bios/IPMI configuration?

Thanks. My PC-P80 has 3 140mm case fans in front drawing cool air in and two exhaust fans (1 top and 1 rear). Not to mention the drive cages also have fans. I'm really not sure of the best orientation for dual CPU fans with my case configuration?! Should I pull air from the front and exhaust to the back? But then CPU2 is pulling hot air from CPU1 (as well as both pulling warmer air from drives all stacked up front). Or should I orient the CPU intake fans to the bottom of the case and exhaust upwards? Case layout: http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/armorsuit-pc-p80/ EDIT: FYI, I created a build thread rather than hopping back and forth between Good Deals threads asking questions. http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=47933.0

I just picked up an EVGA 850W Platinum for $100 (there was a $20 rebate). I think the Seasonic is a good choice - I was looking at the 850W version in the Good Deals forum here and that's how I ended up with the EVGA. I suppose 650W just depends on how many drives you plan to install, how much power they consume and if you're doing any VM's (with GPU)? I've also been looking for cases that support SSI EEB but I'm considering trying to modify the removable MB plate in my current case (Lian Li PC-P80) since I already have 3 in 4 drive cages for a total of 16 drives in the front of the case. I'm pretty confident I can make the board fit but I'm concerned about cooling. Are you just using the copper heatsinks that came with your e5 combo from Natex or are you changing them out for active cooling? If so, what are you looking to get? Hard to tell if two of these would fit but comments seem to suggest they would: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Thermal-Solution-Processors-BXSTS200C/dp/B007HJAM50/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1459026837&sr=1-1&keywords=bxsts200c I used the Intel coolers and they work fine for me. I'm not sure how quiet the other coolers are, but these are really loud at full load. I have yet to make them increase in speed much when I am not running a benchmark or stress test though. Thanks for the info. I just confirmed that everything fits in my existing case (Lian Li PC-P80). Big relief so now I just need to decide on CPU cooling. With the fully modular PSU and 4 3in4 drive cages, cable management has been a non-factor. I've only got 4 cables coming from the PSU (1x 24 pin MB, 2x 8 pin CPU, 1x Molex with 4 connectors). Will the bios of the S2600CP talk to UnRaid OS (i.e. with a dynamix temp add-on installed)? I can't seem to get my current board (Asus P5Q Premium) to report CPU temps so I'm a little relunctant to run with just the passive cooling to see how the temps change. Seems penny wise and pound foolish not to install fans but I want to make sure I can orient them correctly in my tower case (i.e. not blowing hot air from one CPU onto the other). EDIT: Based on the posts above, I'm considering these: http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Cooler-LGA2011-Platforms-NH-U9DXi4/dp/B00E1JGFA0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459184090&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=xeon+e5-2670+cpu+cooler I assume I don't need the separate mounting kit that a lot of 1366 socket MB owners referenced in the comments but if someone could confirm that would be great. Also, assuming I'll just need to reapply some thermal paste when I seat these? First time working with a used board so do you need to remove any remnants and if so, what do you use?

yeah, thanks. I was using the guide in the LSI thread and missed this edit in your earlier post. Thanks again for all of the info you've been sharing on the Intel stuff. I may end up needing a new case after all and the stuff you posted from Ebay is gold!

Sorry for the cross post from LSI IT/IR thread but I ran into an issue while flashing my RS2WC080 to IT FW. I thought I saw an error after executing the 3.bat command but not positive. Anyway, when I tried to execute 5IT.bat, I got an error saying chip was in reset state mode (is this from 3.bat?). Not sure how to proceed? Should I try to execute 3.bat again? Edit: As jwegman notes below, a reboot is required between steps 2 and 3 (as well as 3 and 5) on these cards. After a bit of drama, two cards flashed successfully.

So I'm having an issue trying to flash my RS2WC080 to IT FW. I thought I saw an error after executing the 3.bat command but not positive. Anyway, when I tried to execute 5IT.bat, I got an error saying chip was in reset state mode (is this from 3.bat?). Not sure how to proceed? Should I try to execute 3.bat again? C:\LSIMEGA\SAS2FLSH.EXE -l Flashlog.txt -o -f 2118it.bin -b mptsas2.rom Advanced Mode Set Adapter Selected is a LSI SAS: SAS2008(B2) Executing Operation: Flash Firmware Image Firmware Image has a Valid Checksum. Firmware Image compatible with Controller. Valid NVDATA Image found. NVDATA Device ID and Chip Revision match verified. Valid Initialization Image verified. Valid BootLoader Image verified. Chip is in RESET state. Attempting Host Boot... ERROR: Firmware Host Boot Failed ! Due to error remaining commands will not be executed. Unable to Process Commands. Exiting SAS2Flash. Edit: Ok, so for some reason I needed to reboot between steps 2 and 3 as well as 3 and 5. Both cards flashed without any further issues. Thanks for the step by step guide!

I just picked up an EVGA 850W Platinum for $100 (there was a $20 rebate). I think the Seasonic is a good choice - I was looking at the 850W version in the Good Deals forum here and that's how I ended up with the EVGA. I suppose 650W just depends on how many drives you plan to install, how much power they consume and if you're doing any VM's (with GPU)? I've also been looking for cases that support SSI EEB but I'm considering trying to modify the removable MB plate in my current case (Lian Li PC-P80) since I already have 3 in 4 drive cages for a total of 16 drives in the front of the case. I'm pretty confident I can make the board fit but I'm concerned about cooling. Are you just using the copper heatsinks that came with your e5 combo from Natex or are you changing them out for active cooling? If so, what are you looking to get? Hard to tell if two of these would fit but comments seem to suggest they would: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Thermal-Solution-Processors-BXSTS200C/dp/B007HJAM50/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1459026837&sr=1-1&keywords=bxsts200c

Since the Natex combos come with the Intel S2600CP(J), do you think the copper heatsinks will do? If not, what would you recommend? EDIT: Sorry, I missed the part about the ducting. I don't see how this is easily added to the copper heat sinks that come with the board? Or am I missing something?

Does anyone know if the Cyberpower pfclcd line is supported by unRAID?

I was in a similar boat...opted for the Natex combo. More native Sata III ports on the MB and USB3.0 were the only things I could find were a compromise (not sure if that's the case with the EP2C602 or not). My combo should arrive mid week. No idea what version of bios it will have plus I grabbed two Intel SAS cards that I know I have to flash to IT/IR. If you go the Natex route keep me posted!

Based on what I've learned thus far: 1. Valid concern 2. I believe this is also true 3. Correct - E-ATX is very close to SSI EEB depending on the case 4. ATX PSU will work but you need two 8 pin EPS 12V connectors (or 1 8 pin and 1 4+4, or 2 4+4 etc) for the dual CPUs

Bumping this one as I have the same issue: Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Found user 'avahi' (UID 61) and group 'avahi' (GID 214). Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Successfully dropped root privileges. Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: avahi-daemon 0.6.31 starting up. Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: WARNING: No NSS support for mDNS detected, consider installing nss-mdns! Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Successfully called chroot(). Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Successfully dropped remaining capabilities. Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Loading service file /services/sftp-ssh.service. Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Loading service file /services/smb.service. Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Loading service file /services/ssh.service. Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: New relevant interface eth0.IPv4 for mDNS. Mar 17 15:56:28 Tower avahi-daemon[2320]: Network interface enumeration completed.

Thanks for the response. It looks like both options have their own "ECO" mode which results in fanless operation at no load. The evga is cheaper and comes with a 10yr warranty but everything I read says go with Seasonic if possible. I wish I wouldn't have missed this deal! The Amazon WH deal for $98 is fuzzy on the warranty. At this point, it's not really about the $ and as Drider rightfully points out, why take a chance by not getting the best PSU possible. EDIT: I went with an EVGA Platinum 850 (220-P2-0850-X1) from NCIXUS. $20 rebate and $10 coupon code brings the final price to $100 with free ground shipping and no tax.

I just wanted to confirm that for the Intel S2600CP MB a 4+4 pin EPS 12V connector will work the same as the 8 pin connector? I assume so since that's what the Seasonic uses but thought I better confirm before ordering. I guess I have the same question on the Main connector (20+4pin vs 24pin that's required)? Thanks. For example, would both of these work for the S2600CP: Seasonic X Series X-850 Connectors: 1 x Main connector (20+4Pin, 600mm) 1 x 4+4 Pin EPS 12V (650mm) 1 x 8 Pin EPS 12V (650mm) 8 x Peripheral 8 x SATA 2 x Floppy 4 x PCI-E (600mm) EVGA 220-G2-0850-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 850 W ECO Connectors: 1 x 24-Pin ATX 2 x 4 + 4-Pin EPS12V 4 x 6 + 2 -Pin PCI-E 2 x 6-Pin PCI-E 10 x SATA 4 x Molex 1 x Floppy

Not to mention it's the same price or cheaper than the current combo the OP is considering. Could always sell the other processor if you'll "never" need it. I'm building my second server (first was 2009) and decided to "overdo it" (this server will actually be $250 less than the first) because my needs changed signifcantly with the benefits in UnRAID v6. I'm basically able to eliminate an entire PC from my setup. Seeing that you're in Europe, I suppose shipping could also be a factor.

Thanks...just picked up two of these and your cheat sheet should come in handy!

Why not just go for one of the natex dual cpu bundles with Intel cp2600 and 64 or 128 GB of ram? http://www.natex.us/product-p/s2600cp-cpu-64gb-12800.htm

Thanks, good point. Amazon WH has these for $98 with Prime.