After running UnRaidfor at least the past 6 years, it's time for a server upgrade. I want to go from 4.7 to 5.whatever is current when finished. I also want to go virtual. The ESXi based server will run at least 3 VMs, Unraid, SB/SAB (linux?), Win7 so MCE can record off a cable-card equipped HDHomerun. (Off-topic, is there another way to record encrypted cable?). I'd also need MySQL running somewhere in there, maybe another VM or with SB/SAB. Anyway, the hardware list is heavily influenced by Johnm's Atlas build (THANKS!) (I need a catchy name, too. Any suggestions?).
OS at time of building: Whatever is current
USB Flash Drive: 2xSony 8GB Micro Vault M-Series
CPU: Intel E3-1230 V2 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz
Motherboard: SuperMicro MBD-X9SCM-IIF
RAM: Kingston 16GB (2x8GB)DDR3-1333 ECC
Case: Norco RPC-4220
Drive Cage(s): None
Power Supply: SeaSonic SS-760XP2 760W 80Plus Platinum
SATA Expansion Card(s): M1015
Cables: 2xNorco SFF-8087 to SFF-8087
Cables: 2xNorco Discrete to SFF-8087
Fans: Stock fans. Server will be in storage area of basement. Will change if needed.
Datastore Drive: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD
Parity Drive: Seagate ST4000DM000 4TB HDD
Data Drives: Spare drives on hand for testing. Whatever best 3TB/4TB deals are when ready for production
Cache Drive: Recycled drive from previous setup, probably 1TB
Total Drive Capacity: Small for testing, growing as needed
Primary Use: For UnRaid, store and serve media files. For ESXi, host UnRaid and other VMs as needed.
Likes: Ability to spin up a VM at will, separating functions so UnRaid can be UnRaid and nothing else
Dislikes: Cost! Can I have the expandability, power and versatility for a lower cost?
Add Ons Used: Minimal. Whatever enhances the core UnRaid functionality (UnMenu, cacher_dirs, ...), every thing else in another VM
Future Plans: Plex, WHS, CrashPlan. New VMs or put of an existing one?
Please critique! Thanks!