[SFF] unRAID Server

CpTHOOK · 2011-11-28 06:54

Hey guys...since we're on the subject of SFF unRAID.. I need to replace the 2port SATAII PCIe card i currently have for unRAID with a 4port option. i want to add a cache drive and possibly one additional data drive. The MOBO+GPUi I'm using is the same one recommended in this thread ZOTAC GF6100-E-E AM2+/AM2 nForce 430 MCP Mini-ITX.

Ques #1: Is this possible/compatible with unRAID?
Quest#2: If it is possible, which 4port option would be compatible with this MOBO?

.....i dont like problems

eskro · 2011-11-28 07:18

you may find usefull info here
http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=2820.0

eskro · 2011-11-28 07:24

and here too http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=4091.0

cburbs · 2011-12-05 17:44

An alternative case for this build might be this one -
Lian Li PC-Q25B

The issue with this case seems to be finding a PS that fits the case.

cburbs · 2012-01-06 20:11

Looks like the board for this build will be on sale today -
http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShock...01062012_2 $27.99 after mail-in rebate

But will be lower with the shellshocker deal.

Also the PS unit - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817139026

akjet680 · 2012-02-02 16:49

Can the 5.25 optical drive bay be used as an additional drive bay resulting in 7 drive capacity? Sorry if this was already mentioned.

mprassel · 2012-02-02 16:57

You would need something like this to add more than 6 drives http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6816132018

akjet680 · 2012-02-02 17:01

this should work as well right ? http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SATA-RAID-Con...814&sr=1-1

much cheaper

mprassel · 2012-02-02 17:03

That's a PCI card. You need a PCIe card for the recommended motherboard on this thread.

akjet680 · 2012-02-02 17:11

Ah that makes sense. Why is a 4 port sata pci-e card so much more expensive ?

eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,341 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-11-28 07:18 Post: #82 you may find usefull info here http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=2820.0 My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,341 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-11-28 07:24 Post: #83 and here too http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=4091.0 My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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cburbs Member Posts: 55 Joined: Nov 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-12-05 17:44 Post: #84 An alternative case for this build might be this one - Lian Li PC-Q25B The issue with this case seems to be finding a PS that fits the case. (This post was last modified: 2011-12-06 19:31 by cburbs.)
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cburbs Member Posts: 55 Joined: Nov 2011 Reputation: 0	2012-01-06 20:11 Post: #85 Looks like the board for this build will be on sale today - http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShock...01062012_2 $27.99 after mail-in rebate But will be lower with the shellshocker deal. Also the PS unit - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817139026 (This post was last modified: 2012-01-06 20:15 by cburbs.)
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akjet680 Junior Member Posts: 46 Joined: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-02-02 16:49 Post: #86 Can the 5.25 optical drive bay be used as an additional drive bay resulting in 7 drive capacity? Sorry if this was already mentioned.
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mprassel Member Posts: 65 Joined: Dec 2010 Reputation: 0 Location: London	2012-02-02 16:57 Post: #87 You would need something like this to add more than 6 drives http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6816132018 TV: LG LH423000 HTPC: A6 3500 HTPC on Win8 x64 STORAGE: unRaid (Currently with 8.5TB) REMOTE: Logitech Harmony 520 SOUND SYSTEM: Samsung HT-E5530 My Setup
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akjet680 Junior Member Posts: 46 Joined: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-02-02 17:01 Post: #88 this should work as well right ? http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SATA-RAID-Con...814&sr=1-1 much cheaper
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mprassel Member Posts: 65 Joined: Dec 2010 Reputation: 0 Location: London	2012-02-02 17:03 Post: #89 That's a PCI card. You need a PCIe card for the recommended motherboard on this thread. TV: LG LH423000 HTPC: A6 3500 HTPC on Win8 x64 STORAGE: unRaid (Currently with 8.5TB) REMOTE: Logitech Harmony 520 SOUND SYSTEM: Samsung HT-E5530 My Setup
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akjet680 Junior Member Posts: 46 Joined: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-02-02 17:11 Post: #90 Ah that makes sense. Why is a 4 port sata pci-e card so much more expensive ?
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