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I'm having some issues when I try to define multiple sync folders. In the sync command I'm defining the variable like "rclone sync /folder1 remoteB2:bucket1 && rclone sync /folder2 remoteB2:bucket2" but when I apply the changes on docker menu I get the following warning on the UI before stopping/removing/etc. the docker: Warning: SimpleXMLElement::addChild(): unterminated entity reference & rclone sync /folder1 remoteB2:bucket1 in /usr/local/emhttp/plugins/dynamix.docker.manager/include/CreateDocker.php on line 211 Any ideas? If we check in the command itself, the variable is empty ("SYNC_COMMAND"="").

In order to obtain a lower price with a similar system, I'm still studying some adjustments with just the purpose of lowering the price of the system. I considering two changes: Xeon 1230 v3 -> Xeon 1220 v3 or 1226 v3 16GB ECC -> 8GB ECC The reduction of the memory can be just temporary and I can always add it in the future. The CPU change is more critical and something to be well studied. MB and PSU I think I do not have many alternatives, taking into consideration Xeon CPUs and ECC memory. Regarding the case, I like very much of Lian Li Q25, but is a bit pricey. Need to think better. Question: Without any graphic card, would be possible to have in this system an OpenElec VM to perform as HTPC? Would be possible to play the HD Audio of my full BD Rips through my home cinema system?

Ok, general update: I will try to go for system 1, but I need to search for the best prices that I can find. For now, this is my plan. System 1 OS: Unraid CPU: Xeon E3 1230v3 - Amazon DE 280€ Motherboard: Asrock E3C226D2I - Amazon ES 220€ RAM: Crucial 16GB DDR3 1600MHz ECC - (2x CT102472BD160B) - Amazon DE 140€ Case: Lian Li Q25B - Amazon DE 140€ Power Supply: Silverstone SST ST30SF 300W - Amazon DE 70€ Total: 850€ -> 961$ Rest of the system Disks 3.5: 2x WD Red 3TB - Amazon DE 254€ (I have one old disk WD Green disk of 1TB that will add to the array) Disks 2.5: Crucial CT250BX100SSD1 250GB (or other with good garbage collection management) - Amazon DE 90€

Yes, I will try to use s3 sleep and Wake On Lan features. I just need to find the right workflow to fulfill my needs. Is something that I will study after the setup of my machine.

Good news! One more piece of the system is decided then.

Ok, good news. Idle values around 30w is fine for me. I would like not to exceed the 40W threshold. Thanks for the explanation. This topic was something that I was not fully clarified, and now is more clear. I do not have interest to join a gaming machine to the unraid server. My intention is just to have a couple of VM machines running some soft applications. Thanks guys. I also prefer the system 1. Lets see if I can manage the price difference. Need to make some extra searches in other web stores (e.g. Ebay). Thanks for the recommendation Gary. I still have a lot of doubts regarding which PSU I should choose. Regarding that one, I have one doubt. Since it is a "80 Plus Bronze" with 300W, when the system is in idle, the PSU can be at 10% load. At this levels, shouldn't I go with something like "80 Plus Gold"?

@tdallen, @mr-hexen, @garycase thanks guys, for your clarifications and helpful comments. I believe two different approaches can be followed. One focused in more server features like ECC and IPMI and other more cheap with non-ECC memory but also very capable. System 1 OS: Unraid CPU: Xeon E3 1230v3 - Amazon DE 280€ (or maybe the Xeon E3 1226 v3 which includes integrated graphics) Motherboard: Asrock E3C226D2I - Amazon ES 220€ RAM: Crucial 16GB DDR3 1600MHz ECC - (2x CT102472BD160B) - Amazon DE 140€ Total: 640€ -> 726$ System 2 OS: Unraid CPU: i5 4690 - Amazon ES 225€ Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac - Amazon DE 160€ RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (1600MHz, CL9, 2x 8GB) DDR3 - Amazon DE 96€ Total: 480€ -> 545$ Rest of the system Case: Lian Li Q-25 or Fractal Design Node 804 or other Mini-ITX case Power Supply: Some PSU SFX with 300W The big question now is if the first system is the right choice even considering the price difference. In system one, will I be able to create some VMs with passthrough of the integrated graphics (MB or Xeon)? The power consumption in idle will be similar on both cases, right? Can you please, with your expertise, predict more or less the values?

Why? Unraid has no wireless support that I know of. Ok. I was not aware of that limitation. If I want to insert wifi to the box, I can connect a wifi router working as bridge. No problem. It supports Xeon, i3 and i5; supports up to 16GB of RAM, which is ok for now; 6x Sata 6Gbps; it looks good, thanks; the only downside, if we can say that, is the obligation of ECC memory. @tdallen, the majority of movies in my library are full BD rips, so after reading your comment I believe that maybe the i3 option may become a bit short for two simultaneous transcoding streams. Are a low end Xeon a better choice that the i5 CPU that I've mentioned? The power consumption in idle on the Xeon family is similar to the i3/i5/i7 CPUs? And how about the GPU? With Xeon, I need some integrated graphics from MotherBoard, if I'm not mistaken. Are this equivalent to the integrated graphics present in i5, HD4600?

Thanks a lot guys. I'm starting to get your point. I'm now looking into setup another possible build that is more accordingly my needs, following your recommendations. For the CPU, I've highlighted two possible choices, one with i3 and other with i5 processor. My main doubt now is the board. I would like to have, mini-ITX format to fit the Lian Li Q25 case; 5-6 sata ports (5HDD+1 SSD for cache); IPMI would be appreciated; WiFi built in also appreciated. Any recommendations? Current ideas for the new build: OS: Unraid CPU: i3 4360 or i5 4460 Motherboard: TBD RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz (ECC or non-ECC, depend of the MB) Case: Lian Li Q-25 or Fractal Design Node 804 or other Mini-ITX case Power Supply: Some PSU SFX with 300W Parity Drive: 3TB WD Red Data Drives: Start with 2x3TB or 2TB WD Red Cache Drive: In the future, a 2.5'' SSD drive

Thanks for the quick answers. I was considering until now these Atom CPUs, because if I saw correctly, they have a passmark value around 4000, as we can see in following link http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Atom+C2750+%40+2.40GHz&id=2185. Since I'm targeting just 2 transcoding stream in Plex (three streams I know it is impossible to handle by this configuration and is a tradeoff that I'm ready to accept), shouldn't this be capable to handle it? Ok, if not, a i3 CPU with low max TDP can be a viable alternative? If yes, which one? It is important that the system has a low power consumption, since electricity is expensive where I live and I plan to have this system power on 24/7 along many time periods. Thanks again for your advice.

In the last days, I’ve been studying and reading possible solutions to adopt for my future NAS/Media Server that I’ll build for my home. Currently, I’ve an old Synology NAS box that is begging for a replacement. The first choice to make, was to consider if building an own system would be a better choice than simply buy a newer Synology box, e.g.DS415play. If so, also chose the respective OS to run in that system. After some analysis, I’ve chosen that the best approach in term of performance/cost, would be to build a system with unraid OS, even considering some personal lack of experience in doing this kind of stuff. As a result, I’m now evaluating the respective build of the system. The purpose of the system will be essentially data storage, streaming for HTPCs, backups and some extra apps like bit-torrent. In data storage, I mean by host all the music/moveis/TV shows/photos/etc. Regarding streaming, this system will be the major content source for an HTPC box with Kodi and I should also consider some transcoding for Plex (Emby is also under analysis), possibly 2 machines (max. 3) at the same time. I’m setting up a build, where power consumption is the main driver. I also would like to have something like 5-6 drives. Following, I present some possible hardware choices: OS: Unraid CPU: Atom C2750 or Atom C2758 Motherboard: Supermicro A1SRi-2758F or ASRock Rack C2750D4I RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz (ECC or non-ECC, depend of the MB) Case: Lian Li Q-25 or Fractal Design Node 804 or other Mini-ITX case Power Supply: Some PSU SFX with 300W Parity Drive: 3TB WD Red Data Drives: Start with 2x3TB or 2TB WD Red Cache Drive: In the future, a 2.5'' SSD drive My first question would be if this system is capable for my needs? I’ve been reading a lot about these new Atom CPUs and these boards, and I know that they had a lot of problems in the first days with Unraid systems. But I think now everything was solved and they are a good choice for a low power consumption system. Am I correct? Another doubt is if ECC memory is important or not. I believe it is mandatory, if the Supermicro MB is chosen. And that, leads to another doubt, if Atom is the right choice, which MB is a better choice? The case from Lian Li I think fulfills my needs but other choices can be considered. I believe it is important to have a good match between the case and other components like MB and PSU. For the power supply, I'm thinking something like 300W, and following some recommendations, with the SFX “size”. Is this power the right approach? Sorry for the long text guys. I've tried to be the most objective as possible.