First build (6 disk, low power)

[padapada]

I have been reading the forums with great interest and tried to get a good parts list out of all the threads :-)

 

Requirements:

- Low power

- 6 drives

- Media streaming

- Time machine backup for macbookpro. Will upgrade to new Unraid when AFP support becomes available.

- Dedicated NAS, no extra software like sabnzb.

 

The parts list:

• Board: Supermicro X7SPA-HF
  
• Case: Lian Li PC-Q08B
  
• PSU: Seasonic s12ii 380w
  
• RAM: Kingston HyperX KHX5300S2LLK2/4G
  
• Unraid: unraid plus
  
• USB Flash: Corsair Flash Voyager 5GB
  
• Drives: 6x WD32EARS, jumper on pin 7 and 8
  

 

Do you see any problems with this list?

 

Patrick

[burtjr]

The only possible issue I see is the memory. I am not sure if this board is included in this, but Supermicro boards are notoriously picky about the ram. I would go with something on their vendors list.

[padapada]

The only possible issue I see is the memory. I am not sure if this board is included in this, but Supermicro boards are notoriously picky about the ram. I would go with something on their vendors list.

 

Thank you for your reaction!

 

I know the RAM works with the board: http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=5133.msg63237#msg63237

and the Hynix RAM is double the price...

 

Patrick

[Chuck]

What does the HF offer that the H does not?

[padapada]

What does the HF offer that the H does not?

 

Integrated IPMI 2.0

 

Some sort over kvm/management protocol over IP. People in the Supermicro X7SPA-HF thread are very happy with it.

 

Patrick

 

[Chuck]

Thanks, I will do some reading on it. Headless boxes with a remote console are my favorite.

[burtjr]

I have IPMI on my x8sil-f board and love it. It gives you complete access to the server as if you are on a local keyboard. I love this feature.