flybynite Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 My old Unraid PC died. I will be taking my hard drives and moving them over to this system. But before I buy this Server I wanted some thoughts from you guys as to if this was a decent system. I run Unraid 6 and use Plex. For plex I primarily use a few plugin channels and that's about it. What do you guys think. I am able to get the below server for $299. http://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/servers-storage-and-networking/poweredge-t30-mini-tower-server/spd/poweredge-t30/pet30_12084_3?prg=1&VEN1=12383016-4485850-6d1d65823eb011e8bc6932e1bb81e18c0INT&dgc=BF&DGSeg=BSD&cid=198376&lid=45675&acd=12309198376456750&VEN3=110704249030328188 Quote Link to comment
BillClinton Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 My old Unraid PC died. I will be taking my hard drives and moving them over to this system. But before I buy this Server I wanted some thoughts from you guys as to if this was a decent system. I run Unraid 6 and use Plex. For plex I primarily use a few plugin channels and that's about it. What do you guys think. I am able to get the below server for $299. http://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/servers-storage-and-networking/poweredge-t30-mini-tower-server/spd/poweredge-t30/pet30_12084_3?prg=1&VEN1=12383016-4485850-6d1d65823eb011e8bc6932e1bb81e18c0INT&dgc=BF&DGSeg=BSD&cid=198376&lid=45675&acd=12309198376456750&VEN3=110704249030328188 Need a bit more info,How many Dockers?How many Plex Streams?Any VMs? Quote Link to comment
kizer Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I have the T20 using the E3-1225 v3 @ 3.20GHz and I really like it. However I ended up pulling out the processor and dropping it on a new board after months of tinkering with it. I had it running HandBrake for months currently my entire collection. The case/motherboard only supports 4 drives and I had to find room for my current 10. The cooling is horrid and if you decide to pull out the motherboard into a new case you have to short some pins to trick the system to thinking the case is closed. As well if you decide you want to use the motherboard with a new power supply you have to find an adapter, which I did off Amazon to run with Dells specific power supply connections. My system scores a 7200 on CPU Passmark, but I came from an Athlon that only scored 2000 Here is some more people talking the T30 on Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/74pizx/dell_poweredge_t30_as_plex_server/ Quote Link to comment
flybynite Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 I would have no more then 1 plex stream and about 8 dockers. Kizer thanks for that link it is very helpful Quote Link to comment
BillClinton Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I would have no more then 1 plex stream and about 8 dockers. Kizer thanks for that link it is very helpfulI have a similar powered system and have 12 dockers (7 constantly running) and about 3-4 Plex streams. Runs really well. Can’t provide info re case though. Hope your plans go well. Quote Link to comment
flybynite Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Thanks everyone. Edited June 8, 2018 by flybynite Quote Link to comment
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