You can do all of these things with a 4.0 that’s properly specced. I wouldn’t recommend using a server for gaming however.
Cheers JDM_WAAT
Would you also say it will support as mention but to add:
3x Smart TVs, 1 4k HDR, 2x 1080
3x laptops
2 mobiles and 2 tablets.
Streams maybe 2-3 at any one point of time
Get as many devices as possible to Direct Stream / Direct Play instead of transcode and you can do beyond that 5 fold.
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Absolutely.
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Fabulous guide!
I just bought a HP Microserver Gen 8 with a xeon processor and 16GB ECC for $200 that I’d like to use with unraid. I’m concerned by the 4 bay limitation (currently have an SSD instead of Optical drive) but only running at SATA2 speeds. I’d like to have 6 X 10TB drives with the possibility of expansion (2 for parity).It came with a HP Smart Array P222/512 FBWC 6Gb 1-Port Internal/1-Port External SAS Controller which I’m assuming I can flash into IT mode.
What small DAS systems would you recommend to supplement it?
I also have a lenovo S30 that I could use, but am concerned about the PSU and finding space to put in 6 drives. Would you do that or do one of the above builds?
any chance to found X9SCM at lower price than 100$ shipping included in the future ?
Waiting for one on ebay but no luck so far… Should i search for another model now ?
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X9SCL
X9SCM
thank you.
It seems that the issue is that i’am living in France and delivery costs to my country are very high.
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Just wanted to give some thanks for the help of the people on this board. I started this knowing nothing (I mean, nothing) and have my case built and am currently preclearing my drives. I’ve still got work to do but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
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The light at the end of the tunnel is signaling the start of another tunnel. 
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That it is, I’ve already started thinking about building a computer next year
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Hi JDM_WAAAT - Thanks so much for posting this guide to a NAS! It was very helpful. I was thinking about building a new computer and thought I would use my old rig as a server/NAS. I was thinking about using it for storing Movies, Pictures and possibly surveillance footage from POE cameras (not yet bought/implemented). What are your thoughts on the parts and if this build would be power hungry? Thanks again!
Case - Zalman Z9-U3
Motherboard - ASUS P8Z68-V 1155 ATX
CPU - Intel Core i5-2500K
RAM - 16GB DDR3 Non-ECC
CPU Cooler - Corsair Hydro Series H55 Quiet CPU Cooler
Power Supply - 700W COUGAR-700CMX RT
I’m not clear on what exactly those “full height brackets” are and whether or not I need one. I’m going for one of the a Supermicro motherboards and LSI HBA cards.
It matters for the case that you plan on using. You probably need one.
Most cases will require the full height adapter for the LSI HBA cards. Here’s a link for a pack of 5 with screws. Or you could order them individually. My first order was for one, but then I ended up ordering five more. YMMV.
Question on the dell T110 II prebuilt. If I wanted to use SAS drives, do I need to use a dell PERC H200 card, or can I use the LSI cards recommended above? I plan to use Unraid as my OS. Excited! This will be my first build. Been following you guys for a while now.
Yes, Provided that you use the correct cables and compatible drives.
The caveat would be to make sure that the drives are compatible with the model of raid card. For instance if you want to use 4kn drives (which is unlikely), you’ll need to use a different model card than in this guide LSI cards are still recommended for this instance it’s just a different part number see here for compatability.