My requirements:

2.5G or 10G

NVMe Cache

6 Drives (not including NVMe cache)

 

I'll be using 6x 18TB IronWolf Pro drives. Doesn't need to be super fast, mainly a storage server with next to no docker usage, so cheap as possible without being slow.

Edited December 8, 20223 yr by ramesivi

This might be interesting? 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=B0BK98X5ZV&crid=1MA6L2RJ6H1YK&sprefix=b0bk98x5zv%2Caps%2C84&ref=nb_sb_noss

I'm waiting for my

The cost difference (new vs new) in a generation or two old hardware vs brand new is so small, that it seems silly to go in to a dead end platform (1151, 1200, etc).  That said, something like a ASrock Z690 Pro RS gets you 8x SATA, 3x NVME and 2.5gig (plus plenty of PCIE for HBA or 10gbe expansion).  $140. Add a i3 12100 for $120 and that's a pretty low power box while still having all of the needed IO. A i5 12100T can be had on ebay for ~$100 and it saves you a few more watts.