cyankain Posted June 4, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2022 Team, There's quite a few forum posts on this one with conflicting info, but I have box with the 918+ image running DSM 6.2.3-25426 Update 3 just fine with a 4 port 1gb Intel Nic. Looking to have a NIC with 1GB/2.5GB/10GB capability. Ideally two port, but 1 would work. Full-size bracket, however height is a bit of an issue, as I'm using the UNAS NSC-810A, and looking for a smaller card if possible. I was looking at the genuine ones...anyone have experience with the e10G18-t1 working with the 918+ image, or have any (cheaper) alternatives? Appreciate any assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyride Posted June 5, 2022 Share #2 Posted June 5, 2022 I use Mellanox ConnectX-3 dual port in the riser slot on my NSC-810A. The pic does not show it but I have half-height PCIe to U.2 adapters that fit in the slots underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyankain Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted June 6, 2022 @flyride, Appreciate the help/response. Glad to see someone else is using this case, it's awesome. I have both a SAS card and my intel nic, populating both PCIE slots, i can't tell from your pic, but do you have another underneath? Which X3 specifically are you using? thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyride Posted June 6, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 6, 2022 There is a second riser slot position, but I have not populated it. I think it would interfere with the use of the other slots (see below). The CX-3 is the MCX311A. It's technically a HP rebranded card 516937-B21. The ports are dual SFP+ which I prefer because it removes a lot of heat from the PHY to the case/chassis instead of being trapped inside. Then DAS cables to connect to 10Gbe guests, as they are inexpensive. The motherboard has 8x SATA ports and 2x Intel Gbe ports so I don't need slots for those. I used the remaining slots for NVMe U.2 interfaces. Here's a few more pics so you can see the arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyankain Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) @flyride, Ok cool. Yea, my main concern is the height, as I do use both of the slots. My current NIC is on the bottom , and my SAS card on top. I actually managed to get 16 drives in this thing. 8x 3.5, 2x 2.5, 4x mSata, and two PCIE blades. The 6 SATA ports on the board go to the Msatas and the two 2.5 drives, and the SAS card is dedicated to the backplane. I love this case. The Msatas i crammed between the backplane and the rear panel/fans. I'll see if I can grab the height specs of this card on HPs sites, and compare. Hopefully this one will work. Edited June 6, 2022 by cyankain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyride Posted June 6, 2022 Share #6 Posted June 6, 2022 Wow. I thought mine was full with 11 drives Your placement of the M.2 SATA drives in the fan space is innovative. I used a split AC/DC fanless power supply so the rectifier module and heat sink live in that area. I do like the result but building the thing was quite the project. It's good to see others who share the mild obsession. Good luck with the 10Gbe upgrade. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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