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VM Server. Need Help Configuring.

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Wrench00

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I am trying to replace 3 servers in my office. They are bulky towers, noisy and drag out to much juice. IT will be running about 8-10 VM



2 Exchange Servers. 1 Notes Server, 1 Microfiche Server. 2 DC's, 1 Platespin Server (Usually not powered). 1 DB server for Dynamics RMS. 1 ZFS

This is going to be a kinda piece meal build so Its going to take me 2-3 months to complete.

The basic buy is going to be the following. Over the next couple months I will add more HD's and CPU and Ram.

Initial buy

Opteron 6128
Norco 4224
LSI 9201-16i + Cables

I have 5 500gb Seagates now but I am not sure what drives would be good enough for zfs.
I am more worried about redudance rather the speeds sine I plan to use ram to the fullest pottential.
I need something affordable for now I can always upgrade them later.
I would like to at least have a pool dedicated to db storage.

Not sure which mobo to go with I am leaning with the Tyan


Supermicro MBD-H8DGI-F - (567)

TYAN S8230GM4NR - (469) or TYAN S8230GM4NR-DL ( Not sure about the difference) I like these cause they got quad lan ports. I have couple Dual Lan cards as well.

ASUS KGPE-D16 (429)

Ram

WINTEC 24GB (3 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) ECC Registered Server Memory Model 3SH13339R5-24GT

I have KW PSU, I will upgrade it to a reduntant at a later date.
 
Are you trying to build a zfs server for file storage for the VMs? Or for file storage? Check the disk storage forums for other ZFS builds and other parts...

And what are you looking for in terms of reduncacy? Are you building 2+ boxes for this?

I'd look at cheap power edge Dell servers from the Dell outlet store with support. You can pick up extra ram from crucial... If you need cheap vhosts, the Dell r415 & lower are good for a small amount of VMs. Plus you can split th vm load and have room to host vms if a vmhost dies... I would hand build the storage server though if you need the space. You would rather spend your time fixing other things and letting Dell troubleshoot and fix the hardware parts of your servers...
It's easier than going through the PO or expense process for having to buy parts in an emergency...
 
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