building a high end file server

[aerosmiths]

my current one needs upgrading.

currently, mine is just running win7, 4 x 1tb in software raid 5 via ICH9r with the OS on a separate smaller hdd. powered by a platinum PSU and simple core2duo CPU on a cheap mobo with ICH9r. the contents are then backed up to online cloud backup. the file server is controlled via teamviewer and runs 24hrs.

but recently realised the heat building up caused hdd degradation. and the use of cheap components (second hand CPU, mobo) causes lots of downtime.

now i intend to upgrade but still remain raid 5 (for the redundancy) and software raid (because the speed is equally good and less dependent on hardware).

should i still built from the ground up like i did in the past or should i buy those enterprise type like HP proliant or dell etc. i don't want NAS cause that would be hardware dependent.

if i do the custom way, it will definitely use brand new components this time. most probably the lowest powered haswell chip with 4 x 3tb enterprise grade hdd.

this time, i need to get UPS because i realise every black out caused a rebuilt.

would those servers from hp or dell be better or worst of?

thanks for your advice.

 

[Swiftbladez]

you just need a file server? just keep what you're doing then. File servers don't need much. You probably don't even need a core2duo (save power).

Upgrade the cpu and mobo to some of the newer gen stuff. Power efficient, less heat etc.

Yes do get a UPS.

 

[aerosmiths]

you just need a file server? just keep what you're doing then. File servers don't need much. You probably don't even need a core2duo (save power).

Upgrade the cpu and mobo to some of the newer gen stuff. Power efficient, less heat etc.

Yes do get a UPS.

thanks.

but what kind of difference does a dedicated server like proliant provide?

 

[Gottaname]

The only thing enterprise side will offer is redundant PSUs, proper RAID adaptors with SAS/SATA hotswaps

Advice from a server SI tech as myself, don't bother going enterprise unless you ready to blow some hard cash (like 2k or more) on server rackmount chassis with hotswap unless you die die require mission critical storage.

I just use an off the shelf sandy ivy bridge with WD 3TB Reds in a lian li casing running ZFS. The only thing server-ish about it is the LSI SAS HBAs I bought off ebay.

 

[aerosmiths]

The only thing enterprise side will offer is redundant PSUs, proper RAID adaptors with SAS/SATA hotswaps

Advice from a server SI tech as myself, don't bother going enterprise unless you ready to blow some hard cash (like 2k or more) on server rackmount chassis with hotswap unless you die die require mission critical storage.

I just use an off the shelf sandy ivy bridge with WD 3TB Reds in a lian li casing running ZFS. The only thing server-ish about it is the LSI SAS HBAs I bought off ebay.

Thanks, i think i will heed your advice.

but i am not sure what is the latest case in the market that is good for 6 hdd with very good air flow. my previous setup cm690 i think the hdd too close to each other thus heat up fast. also, i don't like the cm690 cause the sata cabling is very difficult.