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Raid 5 vs. Raid-10 - What is better for mediapc, what happens if MB defect?
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There is an interesting thread on the unRAID forum where one of the users has compiled a list of several builds based on the maximum capacity they can hold and include links to components and prices. You may use that as a starting point since that hardware can be used regardless of the NAS software you may choose to run.

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0
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#32
maxinc Wrote:There is an interesting thread on the unRAID forum where one of the users has compiled a list of several builds based on the maximum capacity they can hold and include links to components and prices. You may use that as a starting point since that hardware can be used regardless of the NAS software you may choose to run.

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0

exactly what i needed! ill have a closer look at it 2night! thank you!
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#33
top noch! thanks!
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#34
SwissElite Wrote:so im more asking about the rest... cpu, mainboard and stuff Smile

For a NAS?

I would start with this combo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealD...mbo.581112

Add whatever RAM, I like Kingston for value:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

Add this case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

And this PSU:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp...-_-Product


And you have a six bay NAS ready to go cheaper by far than any 4 bay NAs on the market. Add another $60 in hardware:

Two these:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3....ia=AA74422

and one of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817993002

And you are at 10 bays at around $300. Best NAS deal out there.

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#35
maxinc Wrote:There is an interesting thread on the unRAID forum where one of the users has compiled a list of several builds based on the maximum capacity they can hold and include links to components and prices. You may use that as a starting point since that hardware can be used regardless of the NAS software you may choose to run.

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0

Only thing I don't like about the list is they all have weaker CPUs, which is ok for JUST Unraid but if you want sick/sab/torrents on your server its nice to have a little extra CPU.

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#36
totally.... pawns all....

but lets take alook at this mobo --> http://fwd4.me/u4l

if it says --> SATA RAID 0/1/0+1

then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5??

thx
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#37
in the list here:
http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0

they add "hot swappable" bays.... its it an advantage to have that? (worth the bucks?) - i mean... i can simply shut it down, exchange the drives and boot it again? happens once in a lifetime (hopefully)...
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#38
eskro Wrote:then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5??

thx

one sec - i thought the objective was to NOT use RAID anymore at all (as it is hardware RAID and makes u dependent on the controler) - but to use a software raid such as FreeNAS?
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#39
SwissElite Wrote:use a software raid such as FreeNAS?

yes, build a dirty cheap PC, then install NAS on it, and enjoy,,,

but like i said, this mobo --> http://fwd4.me/u4l

if it says --> SATA RAID 0/1/0+1

then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5??

thx
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SwissElite Wrote:they add "hot swappable" bays.... its it an advantage to have that? (worth the bucks?) - i mean... i can simply shut it down, exchange the drives and boot it again? happens once in a lifetime (hopefully)...

You are right, I personally don't like them either because they are too expensive. I thing they list them because of the higher hdd density / number of 5" slots, so you can squeeze more drives into the case.

I would personally buy more drives for the money and use the screwdriver to secure them.
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#41
eskro Wrote:totally.... pawns all....

but lets take alook at this mobo --> http://fwd4.me/u4l

if it says --> SATA RAID 0/1/0+1

then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5??

thx

No your not, as people have been saying, you don't want to use the hardware RAID.

You want to set the drives up as JBOD and then let your OS/Raid software control the drives and set them up in whatever raid type you want.

But that motherboard only has one pci-e x1 slot which will limit your future expansion (4 from the motherboard + 2-4 from one pci-e sata card).
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#42
right, Software RAID which is FREENAS booted from a usb Key,,, ok Smile

will go to bed, and study more on this and which pieces to buy,,

thanks guys!
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#43
For securing 4 drives into 3 x 5.25" slots, I would recommend the coolermaster cage which also provides very silent and adequate cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817993002

Edit: Just noticed Poofy already listed this on his list.
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#44
do those kind of software raids need any hardware requirements (exepct for performance and SATA plugs?) or can i just take *any* mb?
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#45
SwissElite Wrote:do those kind of software raids need any hardware requirements (exepct for performance and SATA plugs?) or can i just take *any* mb?

I can only speak for unRAID but I would expect other NAS software to be similar. In general term, pretty much any main board with SATA ports can be used for such a project. But since there can be exceptions to the rules, I would play safe a choose something for the extensive list of components that have already been tested and known to work.

http://www.lime-technology.com/wiki/inde...patibility
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