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Need Server Recommendations (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 7 months ago by GasMaskedLunatic@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/homelab@lemmy.ml

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I want to build a proper server with room for 40+ HDDs to move my media server to and have RAID 1. I know a lot about PCs and software, but when it comes to server hardware I have no clue what I'm doing. How would I go about building a server that has access to 40+ RAID 1'd HDDs?

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[–] skatrek47@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

You could consider a couple of those SuperMicro server cases and link one as a JBOD via a SAS card… see things like https://www.servethehome.com/sas-expanders-diy-cheap-low-cost-jbod-enclosures-raid/ I picked up a 12bay CSE-826 with a SAS3 backplane and two 80 Platinum redundant power supplies for $300. I know you’d need a larger one, but eBay is a great place :-)