File server build for boss

[soulesschild]

So my boss has asked me to configure out a server from just bare parts, so no pre-builts or anything. The lower the cost, the better.

Requirements

able to hold 24 hot swap with 2 boot drives, so 26 total
Decent raid card(s)
OpenFiler or Solaris support
Rackmount

Where should I get started?

I wanted to get a Norco, but unfortunately, none support the number of drives.

Possible case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811152124

Not sure how the 2 internal drives are mounted, review says optional bracket >_>

Possible parts:
Case: http://www.rackmountnet.com/supermi...lots-1200w-redundant-power-supply-p-3125.html
RAID: Took back this since I can't seem to find a mobo with x3 PCI-X
MB:
CPU:
RAM:

 

[engiNURD]

Which drives do you plan on using?

 

[Dangman]

What RAID type?

 

[soulesschild]

Seagate Barracudas

RAID 6 if it's fast enough

or 3x RAID5's, preferring the RAID6

or 22 in a RAID10

 

[soulesschild]

Any recommendations for just plain good/reliable RAID cards?

 

[SJetski71]

Not knocking anyone here, but you'd get more of the right eyeballs in the storage forum: http://www.hardforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

The guys in there live and breath this stuff.

 

[Adidas4275]

err....

seriously you should be looking at dell or HP for a fileserver for a business....

this type of post is submitted once a week and all of the big storage guys always post to the OP...

do not build for a business.... buy a SAN

 

[soulesschild]

err....

seriously you should be looking at dell or HP for a fileserver for a business....

this type of post is submitted once a week and all of the big storage guys always post to the OP...

do not build for a business.... buy a SAN

I know this would happen, but unfortunately it's not an option.

We're now recycling an old file server 4U we have and its probably 22 hotswap with 2 internal. We're just looking to upgrade certain parts. RAID Card/CPU/Mobo/RAM mainly.

 

[soulesschild]

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