Ethereal_Dragon
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Hello all,
I have purchased a server for my home, and I know what I would like to do, I am just not sure how to go about getting it accomplished.
The SIMPLE plan is to have this server set up as a NAS (running ZFS), and also running Plex Media Server. Hardware allowing, perhaps other functions in the future as well.
What comes with the server:
What I already have:
What I need:
The BASE OS I am leaning towards FreeBSD, as both ZFS and Plex Media Server will run on it. Now, I have LOTS of reading and research to do, because my experience with OS's other than Windows is praciclly non-existant. We do have linux (I think) where we run CLI searches, make copies, of router configs and IOS files. Sometimes have to create configs with vi and change permissions, but all pretty basic stuff. So, ZFS won't be virtualized, but Plex Media Server (PMS) will be running on a virtual machine.
Can anyone suggest good reading material on FreeBSD and virtual machines?? Any input would be most appreciated.
My plan is to first make sure it is all clean and not choked with dust. I will then remove the CPU's and put some fresh thermal compound on them. Once that is all done, I plan to test the memory, but I am not sure with what. I have Memtest86, but is that good for server ECC memory too?? Any suggestions?
From here it will be installing the main OS, FreeBSD, and seeing where I can go from there.
I have purchased a server for my home, and I know what I would like to do, I am just not sure how to go about getting it accomplished.
The SIMPLE plan is to have this server set up as a NAS (running ZFS), and also running Plex Media Server. Hardware allowing, perhaps other functions in the future as well.
What comes with the server:
- Supermicro SC826TQ-R800LPB Chassis (12 hot swap 3.5" drives) with rails
- Supermicro X8DTN+ Motherboard
- 2x Intel Xeon E5620 2.4ghz 12m Cache CPU's
- SIMLP-3+ IPMI Remote Access Card
- 6x 4Gig PC3-10600R Memory (24 Gig) (no info on brand or model)
- 2x Supermicro PWS-801-1R 800W Power Supplies
What I already have:
- 5x WD WD40EFRX 4TB SATA HDD's
- 2x OCZ Agility 3 60 Gig SATA SSD's
- 4-8 Seagate 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500 Gig SATA HDD's (Gave some away for builds, not sure how many left and still good)
- Simple telco 2 post rack cut to about 3.5 feet tall from a previous home network install (will likely be used in attic or garage for small equipment there, not for the server)
What I need:
- 4 post server rack - eventually I will want something with locking doors, but that isn't a priority now, as it will likely sit on a table in the basement until I get a proper rack.
The BASE OS I am leaning towards FreeBSD, as both ZFS and Plex Media Server will run on it. Now, I have LOTS of reading and research to do, because my experience with OS's other than Windows is praciclly non-existant. We do have linux (I think) where we run CLI searches, make copies, of router configs and IOS files. Sometimes have to create configs with vi and change permissions, but all pretty basic stuff. So, ZFS won't be virtualized, but Plex Media Server (PMS) will be running on a virtual machine.
Can anyone suggest good reading material on FreeBSD and virtual machines?? Any input would be most appreciated.
My plan is to first make sure it is all clean and not choked with dust. I will then remove the CPU's and put some fresh thermal compound on them. Once that is all done, I plan to test the memory, but I am not sure with what. I have Memtest86, but is that good for server ECC memory too?? Any suggestions?
From here it will be installing the main OS, FreeBSD, and seeing where I can go from there.