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Self Build for File and Print Server.

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  • NAS / RAID
  • Components
  • Servers
September 6, 2014 10:55:19 AM

Hi, I am looking to buy a mini-itx pc for use as a print and file server, it needs to be quiet, and reliable. I just have a few questions that I want to answer.

1. Are the components I have picked here suitable for the server: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/olafgarten/saved/9LvdnQ (I did over-spec it just because I don't want any problems in future.)

2. I need at least 8tb in a raid array for PC backup, and I am going to use the 2tb of storage for OS and media. I am planning on putting the 4 4tb hdd's in a raid 10 array. My question is if I should go with this, or if I should do something else.

3. Should I trust On Board Raid? Or should I get a dedicated card.

4. Can anyone find a mini-ITX motherboard, with 6 sata ports, and dual Ethernet for the 1150 socket (Cannot be H81).

5. How reliable are WD Red drives? Should I upgrade to RE?

6. Should I get a seperate CPU cooler? Which should I get?

I think that's all I can ask for now, please put the question number before your response, it will make it easier for me.

Thanks In Advance,
Olafgarten

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