Gill89

Hello guys, I've selected a case for my build that would accommodate 24 hard disks. I would using some parts from my desktop computer. CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-3570K Motherboard: ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z/GEN3 Case: EDNSE ED424H48-T3 HBA: Dell Perc H200 The backplate for the case looks like: There would be a total of 6 backplates. My question is, If i were to have 6 sata ports on the mobo, and 2 x Dell Perc H200 controllers (IT), how do I connect all these to the backplate to support 24 hard disks? I understand that the controllers are able to accomodate 16 hdds without using a SAS Expander. With the other 6 ports in the mobo, i would be able to connect another 6 hard disks. I could get another PCI-E card that could hold the other 2 hdds however I am confused and unsure of how to do this. What sort of cable would I need to connect the H200 to the backplate, as well as the mobo to the backplate? I appreciate your advice / feedback on the best way to go about. By the way, I am from Malaysia, where the Norco cases are not available / more expensive to be imported.

Hello Chugiak, Thank you very much for your reply. The link to the case is: 4U Server Chassis Do note that it is in a Chinese site, therefore you would have to use Google Chrome to translate it to English just like I did. I have spoken to the seller and he claims that I would require the use of SATA cables to link the backplate to the motherboard. I looked around and found another 16-bay chassis being sold by the seller and it has pictures of the backplate. I assume they're the same since the colors match. I went through the specification of Asus P8Z77V DELUXE and it contain a HDMI display out. Perhaps you are right, that this motherboard does contain some bells and whistles that I don't need. I shall keep looking for a motherboard that is less expensive but equally functional. Thank you again, Chugiak.

Hello guys, Decided to upgrade my basic configuration (AMD E350 mobo) into a budget storage server. I do have an Intel G2010 processor, therefore I would be going with a 1155 motherboard. Below is my build: Processor: Intel G2010 (Owned) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77V DELUXE ($82 USD) RAM: Kingston DDR3 RAM (4GB x2) (Owned) Hard Disk: 4 x 3TB Western Digital (Green) (Owned) Server Case: 4U OEM Server Chassis (24-bay Hot Swap) ($209 USD) PSU: Undecided I am living within Asia therefore brands like Norco, Rosewill are not available including many other casing from popular vendors. I would have to import the case and the mobo from China as well since it is not available locally, Malaysia. The server would serve as a file storage server that would serve about 2 - 3 people within the network. The reason I decided to get the P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard: - 8 Sata ports - 7 PCIE slots These alone would ensure that the motherboard would still be relevant once I add more hard disks into the server. The PCIE would allow for me to add SAS cards once the Sata ports are occupied. This would be the server chassis: I believe that the server would use a 4 pin molex connector to power the bays. In total, there should be 12 x 4 pin molex connector to power all 24 hard disks. I plan to use about 8 of those bays initially, adding more hard disks to the chassis as time goes by. 6 pieces of 8cm server fans would be provided with the chassis as well. My budget is around $400 - $500. I plan to add more hard disks on a monthly basis(2 - 3 months once). I am going for Green, Low-Powered Hard Disks. Do you think this is a viable build? Is the case appropriate enough? Is there anything that I should expect / check with the casing before purchasing it?