emaf Posted July 2, 2013 #1 Posted July 2, 2013 Hello all. At some other forums, i've always found interesting to find some sort of recommended/tested hardware for reference. I know you can guess it from the posts in this forum by diggin into them, but maybe it's a good idea to set up a list here too. If you think this is too a good idea, contribute! Template for hardware submission: //* Suggestions welcome, this is just a 1st approach System name (or motherboard name): Ethernet: RAM: # Disk capacity: Bios settings required: Extra hardware needed (if needed): Install method (you can provide link or a short description): Files involved (it would be nice to have the files linked here):
emaf Posted July 2, 2013 Author #2 Posted July 2, 2013 #HARDWARE LIST 0 - Most popular/easy setup. 1 - New hardware (Hardware no older than 2-3 years) 2 - Legacy hardware (Builds with hardware base older than 2-3 years, usually builds made of recycled parts)
emaf Posted July 2, 2013 Author #3 Posted July 2, 2013 And i'll start by myself System name: HP Microserver NL40L Ethernet: Onboard Microserver Gigabit + x1 PCIE Realtek 8111E RAM: 8gb (totally overkill, ill be taking 4gb soon from it) # Disk capacity: 5 internal bays (esata port not used) Bios settings required: You need to update your BIOS to the modified one that enables port 5-6 as AHCI sata. You also need to touch BIOS a bit to fit your needs. (i've set all bays to external so i can hot-plug them) Extra hardware needed (if needed): I had to add a HD dock to the optical drive bay to get the 5th disk (cheap one from amazon) Nothing else. I replaced the fans (both psu and outtake) to quiet the box a bit Install method: Followed nighthawk guide as in this post http://xpenology.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6. Since i'm using 3tb disks i can't boot from the hard disks, so i need to use a USB (internal header) to boot. Files involved: Go look the thread, my files are probably outdated.
Schnapps Posted July 5, 2013 #4 Posted July 5, 2013 Take my configuration from my signature. It works really well (Not working: just PPPTP VPN, APC USB UPS, CUSTOM RAID ADDAPTER) with 4.2 3202 - http://xpenology.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=555 (haven't tried the repack version DS3612xs_3202-Repack) CASE:Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced MB:Gigabyte E-350N CPU:Zacate RAM:GeIL 16GB (maximum overkill. it was cheap) FAN:Noctua NF-S12B FLX PSU:Seasonic S12II-430 HDD:2xWD30EFRX & 2xST3000DM001 RAID ADDAPTER: 4 PORT SiI3114 USB3.0 Gigabit LAN:AX88179 37dBi@55W Cost: ~980USD/~760EUR
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