New build, any input?

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ultrakomm

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I'm in the process of building a new home lab.

This is the parts I have (or are on the way) so far:

2x Intel Xeon L5520
Tyan S7012 (S7012GM4NR)
16GB DDR3 ECC
2x Intel 520 120GB SSD
6x 2TB HDD for RAID-Z2

Any input? Anything I should change? How will the motherboard hold up? Will a regular ATX PSU work?
 
Two things I would do:

1. Bump that memory up, 16GB will get used up fast depending on what you are using this thing for. Since it's a single machine, you may want to run nested ESXi instances..etc. and again, assuming you're running ESXi here.
2. I'm assuming you are going to run an all-in-one for ZFS? If so, get a nice cheap SATA6 HBA like an IBM 1015..etc..you can get those fairly cheap if you look int he For Sale forums here possibly.
 
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Can you be more specific about "home lab"?

If you are experimenting with linux/networking for instance, you are talking about a max of about 20 GB per instance. You'd be better off with a few faster hard drives/ssds compared to TBs that you'll never use.

I agree that you are short on RAM and you also should consider additional nics and a managed switch if your networking will go off box.
 
Its best to know the basics of your use plans to be able to better advise since there is no one-for-all setup template
 
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