Recent content by parlotti

The build went perfectly guys. Thanks for all your help. Everything matches and fits together. Now Im just testing the memory. So far so good. When that is done, I shall test the drives then do the final install and move my data. LSI 2308 flashing to IT mode went great and Im currently testing...

I had not set any budget restraints on this project. But I'm a practical person and would much rather pay less than more for parts. That said, I have pulled the trigger on this build and the parts are mostly here. I hope I get to catch an offer like yours earlier on my next build. Cheers

Wow. That's reassuring. I shall be doing more or less the same and hope to get good results like you have.

Thanks a lot for your insight and useful suggestions. A UPS would buy me good protection and they dont cost that much either when compared with the risk of losing data. I think this build is a go. Shall post back here how it went. Thank you all for helping.

Thanks a lot for weighing in. I see your point about the DOM. I think I shall just go with what I have and adjust as need be. Also thanks for sharing your specs. It really helps one gauge what is absolutely essential for such a build. This build shall house all NFS mounts for a 3 workstation...

Thanks for the great pointers and links for the LSI firmware. There is nothing like a fresh pair of eyes to help make us see what is wrong or can be improved. I shall do the following based on your insight: I shall drop the USB drives to 16GB USB 2.0 drives (Happen to have some handy so...

Below is a parts list for a freenas build. I need a fresh pair of eyes on these components. I was originally going to go with the Asrock C2750D4I as my mainboard but I have heard too many who suffer with the marvel controllers on that board when doing a build above six HDDs. Has anyone any...

I would like to know how you get passed the 60day restriction in ESXI. I'm fixing to use the trial on a DELL 7400. Can you please give me some dertails on your setup? This is my first go at this.

Thanks for the heads up. Saved me some time there. I have used this card for ZFS and it worked great but never knew that it was slow in parity based raid.:)

Thanks for the insight. I shall buy it asap. But turns out they have less ram in it than previously stated. How much RAM is a great amount to start out with this sort of server as a lab box with 6 - 10 medium use VMs running 24/7?

Which card would you recommend for such a task? I have only ever used an IBM M1015. Would this be an adequate card in your opinion or do I have to look for something else?

I found one of these dirt cheap on a local reputable site. Does anyone know how it stacks up as a Vmware or proxmox box? It has 72GB ram and X2 Intel Xeon E5506, a 250 GB disk 7200 rpm, and Nvidia Quadro FX 580.:confused: Any input,insight or experience is welcome. I intend to begin my...

Thanks everyone for lending some input here. I shall start the build late next week. I have decided to build a workstation to start with. It shall make use of the i74790K. Seems a great candidate for both work and play. I have trimmed some of the overkillness somewhat. What is left is a brute of...

Given that I'm moving from an old Lenovo box with a dual core Athlon, I'm really looking forward to this build. Would be Like ditching a Mini for a pagani zonda. Can't wait to get it...

Thanks a ton for the insight. Gave me a clear idea where to trim back and where to go for it.