dmacias Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'll update the original post this week with photos, stats etc. Any questions? Any problems so far? Cooling ok? I've been running my side fans @ 1000rpms with the filter on. During high load drives are 40-45C. I may up it one more notch next time I reboot. They are around 30C @ idle. Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 That's definitely higher than I'd like to see ... what drive models are you using? ... and what's the ambient temp where your server is? Quote Link to comment
dmacias Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 That's definitely higher than I'd like to see ... what drive models are you using? ... and what's the ambient temp where your server is? I agree. I'm just trying to find that sweet spot that I can keep the dust filter on. I'm using all green drives. House is 72-74F but server is in a closet that's open about mid level on a clear open shelf in the bedroom. So the ambient temp is probably a little higher. When I reboot again I'm gonna up them to 1100 or 1200 rpms. I'm not too concerned. It's just during parity checks/syncs. If all else fails I may modify the filter or just remove it. Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Low 40's during parity checks and rebuilds isn't a big deal, as long as it's never that high during normal operation. Sounds like 1100 or 1200 rpm will do the trick. Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Temps are currently between 30c - 38c Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Temps are currently between 30c - 38c That range is fine ... sounds like you've got the fans set just right now 1 Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 That is great news on a side note I've cleaned up my original post and added some updates. I will post photos in a day or two Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Which 4TB drive should I purchase? I'll be buying two at the same time Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'm a fan of the WD Reds, although both those and the Seagate NAS drives are excellent choices. Personally, if I was expanding to a larger parity, I'd spring for the new 6TB Reds ... but that may be more than you want to spend. The difference in cost/TB is nominal (about $5/TB at current prices), but of course the parity drive doesn't add any storage, so it's "sunk cost" that's $100 or so more than a 4TB unit. Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 I don't think I can get 6tb reds in the UK yet? Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I don't think I can get 6tb reds in the UK yet? http://www.scan.co.uk/products/6tb-western-digital-wd60efrx-wd-red-35-nas-hdd-sata-iii-6gb-s-intellipower-64mb-cache-ncq-oem-with-n Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 I won't touch Seagate with a barge pole. I've had to many failures!! Are these better than the hsgt drives? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 That's a WD drive -- not a Seagate. Probably not better than the HGST helium-filled drives; but the Reds are excellent drives and are half the cost of the helium units Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 True. Not seen any reviews from non sponsored websites Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Agree ... there are few independent lab-based test results available. Given a choice, I'd take the HGST helium-filled units; but NOT at double the price. The WD Reds perform quite well; and will definitely be the next drives I buy when I expand my UnRAID server (or build a new one). Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Currently £400 ouch. Are there any guides on installing and setting up rsync and a UPS? Does anyone know how to automate sports? Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 6TB Reds are currently priced just over £200. Hopefully by Christmas both drives will be half price Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 6TB Reds are currently priced just over £200. Hopefully by Christmas both drives will be half price I think "half price" is overly optimistic ... but I DO think you'll see them ~ 20% or so less expensive by then. Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I can hope! Ha. Which drive would get if money was no option? HSGT or WD Red? Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I can hope! Ha. Which drive would get if money was no option? HSGT or WD Red? I presume you're asking about the HGST helium-filled drive vs. the WD Red. I'd likely still go with the Reds, since they have notably higher areal density. The 6TB HGST drive uses 7 860GB platters, compared to the 5 1.2TB platters of the Reds. Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Ah ok, thanks Quote Link to comment
mr-hexen Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 did you have to use an aftermarket Heatsink/Fan combo for this setup? Every setup i've seen is using a AiO board or an aftermarket HSF. Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm using stock fans Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
Rick Sanchez Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 I need to upgrade my hard drives this week. Would you go for WD or HSGT 4TB or? I will be ordering by Wednesday Quote Link to comment
garycase Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I need to upgrade my hard drives this week. Would you go for WD or HSGT 4TB or? I will be ordering by Wednesday Either the WD Reds or the HGST Coolspin drives are fine choices. FWIW, the HGST drives got higher reliability marks in the latest Backblaze report, so you may want to give them a try. They're available at a very nice price right now: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/835055-REG/Hitachi_0S03359_4TB_Internal_Hard_Drive.html/prm/alsVwDtl Quote Link to comment
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