Patchwork File Server

by Terry K Posted on: 9/19/2023

Build Description

Built as a general purpose server and introduction into the homelab hobby. Originally started from a junk pc and transformed into a full-fledged on-demand server. After several years of upgrades, the server has grown to an impressive size of 40TiB in a zfs raid-z2 pool.

Favorite Feature

Best part is all of the 3D printed pieces holding extra components. Case has been modded to hold 8 hard disks with room to spare!

Parts contained in build

i7-4770
Qty: 1 $70.00
Clean pull from a flipped pc.
Dell OEM mobo
Qty: 1 $0.00
Original dell motherboard.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 CL9 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F3-16000C9D-16GXM - Blue
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 CL9 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F3-16000C9D-16GXM - Blue
Qty: 2 $70.00
Paid more back in the day.
Thermaltake Core V21 microATX Mini-Tower Computer Case - Black
Thermaltake Core V21 microATX Mini-Tower Computer Case - Black
Qty: 1 $69.99
EVGA 750W GQ
Qty: 1 $80.00
intel stock cooler
Qty: 1 $0.00
WD RED 8TB
Qty: 8 $130.00
Paid roughly $15 per TB.
Crucial MX500 250GB SSD 3D TLC NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive
Crucial MX500 250GB SSD 3D TLC NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive
Qty: 1 $29.99
LSI HBA pcie
Qty: 1 $60.00
HBA SAS to sata expansion card.

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