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jdogg707
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I am building a new home media server to primarily share Blu-ray rips in m2ts format to multiple rooms throughout the house. I currently use a HP EX470, but am running out of space! Here is what I am looking at:
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 2.5GHz Processor
ASUS P5BV-C Intel 3200 Motherboard
G.Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-800 RAM
OCZ Vertex 30GB SSD <---Primary OS Drive
Sony Optiarc 8X DVD Burner w/18" Slim SATA Power/Data Adapter
Highpoint Rocket Raid 3540 4xSFF-8087 RAID Controller
8x1TB Western Digital Green Drives (4 from current server)
Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU
Norco 4220 4U Rackmount Server Case
Windows 2008 Server Standard x64
This will only be used as a file server, nothing else. The RAID controller seems to be pretty good, I would prefer the Areca, but this one is half the price and seems fine for what I need. The major points for me are data availability (will run RAID 6), and the ability to add to the array. I appreciate any help or suggestions you guys could offer!
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 2.5GHz Processor
ASUS P5BV-C Intel 3200 Motherboard
G.Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-800 RAM
OCZ Vertex 30GB SSD <---Primary OS Drive
Sony Optiarc 8X DVD Burner w/18" Slim SATA Power/Data Adapter
Highpoint Rocket Raid 3540 4xSFF-8087 RAID Controller
8x1TB Western Digital Green Drives (4 from current server)
Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU
Norco 4220 4U Rackmount Server Case
Windows 2008 Server Standard x64
This will only be used as a file server, nothing else. The RAID controller seems to be pretty good, I would prefer the Areca, but this one is half the price and seems fine for what I need. The major points for me are data availability (will run RAID 6), and the ability to add to the array. I appreciate any help or suggestions you guys could offer!