[Novalug] NAS Build...The Parts.

Sean McGowan spmcgowan@gmail.com
Mon Aug 17 08:25:14 EDT 2020


+1 on the noise.  Even with quiet fans, you will hear it in the
background.  wrt UPS, it really depends on what your use case is.  In a
home, you probably just want something that will give your server enough
time to shut down cleanly if it is on backup for more than x minutes.  This
isn't critical infrastructure.  You should be able to find something small
and reasonably priced that can cover what your power supply demands.

Let me know how it goes.  I've got a few projects to get cleaned up, but
I'll be building out some stuff for this house in the near future.

- Sean

On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 7:35 PM Nick Danger via Novalug <
novalug@firemountain.net> wrote:

> Maybe I missed it, but I don't actually see storage. You list a SAS
> controller but no drives. If you are aiming for silent or near silent
> operation, SAS drives are not the way to go. 15k RPM drives are LOUD.
> The components all look good, and should give you quite a nice little
> NAS rig, but don't count on quiet.
>
> -Nick
>
> On 8/16/20 1:51 PM, David J via Novalug wrote:
> > Good afternoon NoVALUG,
> > Hope all is well and everyone is remaining safe and healthy.
> > Just as a status update, I have been perusing the serverbuilds.net site
> > Sean McGowan had recommended in late July 2020.
> > I located JDM_WAAATs NAS Killer V4 ("ultra quiet PLUS build") from
> > serverbuilds.net.
> > Below are the hardware components for the build.
> > Considering my wife will be away for a few weeks in September, I am
> hoping
> > to use my "bachelor time" to take over the kitchen table to put my NAS
> > together.
> > It's been several years since I last built a computer from scratch, so I
> > suspect my skill level is closer to "dangerous to self and others"
> category
> > vs. rusty skill sets. :)
> >
> > Does NoVALUG see any fatal flaws in the below suggested hardware?
> > Currently the Case (Silverstone KLO4B) is out of stock at amazon, so if
> you
> > anyone has a suggested alternative would be great. (same approximate
> > dimensions and capacity). [I'm leaning towards a Cooler Master HAF.]
> > For context, Here are my limitations, my current connectivity, and most
> > importantly, what I hope to do with this box so I can manage my
> > expectations with the constraints of the below hardware/software/skills.
> >
> > Current Limitations:
> > I currently rent. I can neither make holes (landlord rule) nor string
> cable
> > throughout the house (wife rule).
> > So the box will be in the living room next to the TV, cable, router, and
> > modem.
> > So one of the primary concerns will be noise level...it has to be quiet.
> >
> > Current connectivity:
> > Router = NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v3 AC1750 (1750 Mbps) [4 x 1G Ethernet;
> 1x
> > 3.0 USB]
> > Modem = MOTOROLA 24x8 Cable Modem DOCSIS 3.0 (1000 Mbps)
> > Xfinity = Download 100 Mbps (anticipating upgrading to 300Mbps soon, but
> > not sure if matters to my potential projects)
> > Devices = 1 desktop (linux) , 3 laptops (linux), 2 phones (android), and
> a
> > Roku Ultra. (2 user household).
> >
> > Current Plans:
> > These are just some anticipated Projects I'm hoping to leverage using my
> > NAS Killer V4 (aka The Box):
> > -I anticipate using *unraid* on the box.
> > -*Plex *media server.
> > -I have no *firewall* at this time, so anticipate loading *pfsense* on
> the
> > box virtually, but not sure how to do that at this time.
> > -self host a *static website* using HUGO.
> > *-storage* and *backups* for my aforementioned devices.
> > -I would like to create an *encrypted backup solution* for my family
> > members who: live external to my residence, use Windows, and are not
> > extremely computer savvy).  Potentially each family member having a
> > separate drive, so they can be removed and sent to them in case of a
> > catastrophic event (but just thinking out loud at this point)
> > -host an internal *wiki *to better capture and retain the knowledge I
> hope
> > to obtain from the aforementioned projects.
> >
> > So NoVALUG, do you see any gaps between my intended purpose of my box and
> > the components listed below? Any additional parts i should pick up?
> >
> > I believe the only things missing below are an *Electrostatic discharge*
> (
> > *ESD*) mat and an *Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). *If NoVALUG has
> > suggestions of economical sites for obtaining a large ESD mat and
> > appropriate sized UPS for the below build, I'd be interested to hear!
> >
> >
> > Type Part (link)Expected Price
> > Case Silverstone KL04B 3.2k <https://amzn.to/2YFVDwc> $85.00
> > Motherboard Supermicro X9SCM 2.4k
> > <
> https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2334524.m570.l1313.TR9.TRC3.A0.H0.Xx9scm.TRS1%26_nkw%3Dx9scm%26_sacat%3D1244%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26LH_PrefLoc%3D3%26_osacat%3D1244%26_odkw%3Dx9scl%26LH_BIN%3D1%26rt%3Dnc%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0&campid=5338535236&toolid=20008
> >
> > $50.00
> > CPU Intel Xeon E3-1270 977
> > <
> https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2334524.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC2.A0.H0.XSR00n.TRS1%26_nkw%3DSR00n%26_sacat%3D164%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26LH_PrefLoc%3D3%26_fsrp%3D1%26_sop%3D15%26_osacat%3D164%26_odkw%3DSR00M%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0&campid=5338535236&toolid=20008
> >
> > $32.00
> > RAM 16GB DDR3 ECC UDIMM 506
> > <
> https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l1313%26_nkw%3D4x4gb%2Bddr3%2Bpc3-12800E%26_sacat%3D0%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26LH_PrefLoc%3D3%26_osacat%3D0%26_odkw%3D4x4gb%2Bddr3%2Bpc3-10600E%26LH_BIN%3D1&campid=5338535236&toolid=20008
> >
> > $49.00
> > CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black 359 <https://amzn.to/2O9nsNx>
> > $25.00
> > Power Supply MasterWatt 550 semi-fanless 426 <https://amzn.to/2GJLx7w>
> > $65.00
> > SAS HBA LSI 9201-8i 1.2k
> > <
> https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2047675.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XSAS9201-8i.TRS0%26_nkw%3DSAS9201-8i%26_sacat%3D0&campid=5338535236&toolid=20008
> >
> > $30.00
> > SAS Cable 2 Pack SAS breakout 830 <https://amzn.to/2xQScIj> $12.00
> > SATA Cable 6 Pack SATA cable 724 <https://amzn.to/2SpSzDg> $8.00
> > Fans Arctic P12 120mm 5 Pack 400 <https://amzn.to/2MamaiN> $28.00
> > Total ----- $384.00
> >
>
>
>
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Sean McGowan <spmcgowan@gmail.com>



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