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Hey [H], I'm starting to worry about my old file/media server. It's nothing super special but it's got a lot of older drives in a case that isn't amazing for airflow, hdd's are getting hot! I've lost 2 hdds this year already, mostly do to age and 24/7 uptime.
Here's what I currently have:
Norco 4020 rack case w/ (5) 120mm case fans. (not mine personally but same case)
SuperMicro X8SI6-F-0 mobo
Intel i3 2130
8GB 1333mhz ECC
PCP&C 750watt psu
(1) 250GB Samsung 960 Evo (OS)
(8) 1TB WD Black HDD's
(2) 2TB WD Black HDD's
(1) 3TB WD Black HDD
(1) 4TB WD Gold HDD
Win10 Pro
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19TB total
I'm running Windows 10 with storage spaces doing file duplication so nothing too fancy. My most important stuff is stored in the 3 basic places so nothing on here is life or death. I've essentially got 8TB of usable space and I am starting to bump into the ceiling space wise.
I'm considering keeping the core components but grabbing a new case and 4 new storage drives to replace the current 13. I haven't decided on which drives to go with but I'd like to go with (4) 8TB drives, WD Red or IronWolf maybe.
Here's what I'm considering
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M w/4 3.5" drive brackets
SuperMicro X8SI6-F-0 mobo
Intel i3 2130
8GB 1333mhz ECC
PCP&C 750watt psu
(1) 250GB Samsung 960 Evo (OS)
(4) 8TB somethings...
Win10 Pro (attached to mobo)
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32TB total
I'd like to do more drone filming so I do see a use for the additional space plus I'd get a little reprieve on the electric bill.
So, anyone see any issues with this upgrade? Replacement hdd's and case? The only thing I'm curious about is that all the storage drives are 7200rpm and the NAS drives I'm looking at are all 5400rpm, any noticeable speed reductions there? I'm able to locally stream 30GB 1080 videos now without issue. I've asked questions about upgrading this in the past but I think we are about there.
Thanks for any input!
Here's what I currently have:
Norco 4020 rack case w/ (5) 120mm case fans. (not mine personally but same case)
SuperMicro X8SI6-F-0 mobo
Intel i3 2130
8GB 1333mhz ECC
PCP&C 750watt psu
(1) 250GB Samsung 960 Evo (OS)
(8) 1TB WD Black HDD's
(2) 2TB WD Black HDD's
(1) 3TB WD Black HDD
(1) 4TB WD Gold HDD
Win10 Pro
---------------------------------
19TB total
I'm running Windows 10 with storage spaces doing file duplication so nothing too fancy. My most important stuff is stored in the 3 basic places so nothing on here is life or death. I've essentially got 8TB of usable space and I am starting to bump into the ceiling space wise.
I'm considering keeping the core components but grabbing a new case and 4 new storage drives to replace the current 13. I haven't decided on which drives to go with but I'd like to go with (4) 8TB drives, WD Red or IronWolf maybe.
Here's what I'm considering
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M w/4 3.5" drive brackets
SuperMicro X8SI6-F-0 mobo
Intel i3 2130
8GB 1333mhz ECC
PCP&C 750watt psu
(1) 250GB Samsung 960 Evo (OS)
(4) 8TB somethings...
Win10 Pro (attached to mobo)
----------------------------------------------
32TB total
I'd like to do more drone filming so I do see a use for the additional space plus I'd get a little reprieve on the electric bill.
So, anyone see any issues with this upgrade? Replacement hdd's and case? The only thing I'm curious about is that all the storage drives are 7200rpm and the NAS drives I'm looking at are all 5400rpm, any noticeable speed reductions there? I'm able to locally stream 30GB 1080 videos now without issue. I've asked questions about upgrading this in the past but I think we are about there.
Thanks for any input!