Brent

Hardware
- Chassis
- Motherboard
- CPU
- HBA
- Drive backplane
- Drive backplane 2
- Drives
- SATA cables
- RAM
- PSU
- Network

Hardware

Chassis

MS-TECH CA-0210 Rev. B (schwarz) (CA-0210 Rev B)
ATX Midi-Tower "Pure Series"

Description

The CA-0210 is an ATX Midi Tower with much space for your hardware.
Of course it also gives you Front Sound and Front USB

Specs

Black ATX Midi Tower
fitting for ATX and Micro ATX Mainboards
Front HD Audio, Front USB
9 x 5.25" external drive bays
4 x 3.5" internal drive bays (via adapter)
drive-fast-installation kit
1 x 120 mm fan in the front (integrated)
1 x 120 or 92 or 80mm fan in the rear (optional)
2 x 120 mm fan in the top (integrated)
dimensions: 467mm (L) x 190mm (W) x 470mm (H)

Data sheet: http://www.frlen.net/pdf/CA-0210-Rev.B.pdf
http://www.ms-tech.de/eng/index.php/product/detail/pdcid/65/pdid/280

Motherboard

SuperMicro X8SIE-F

Description

N/A

Specs

Intel® Xeon® X3400 / L3400 series, Core™ i3 & Pentium® processors with LGA 1156 socket
Intel® 3420 Chipset
Up to 32GB DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz ECC Registered DIMM / 16GB Unbuffered DIMM
Dual Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
6x SATA (3 Gbps) Ports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
1 (x16) PCI-E 2.0, 1 (x4) PCI-E (using x8 slot) 1 32-bit PCI slot
Integrated IPMI 2.0 with KVM and Dedicated LAN
8x USB (2 rear, 2 on-board, 2 headers)

Manual: https://www.frlen.net/pdf/X8SIE-F.pdf
http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/xeon3000/3400/X8SIE.cfm?IPMI=Y&TYP=

CPU

Intel Xeon X3430

Description

N/A

Specs

Brand: Intel
Series: Xeon
Name: Xeon X3430
Model: BX80605X3430
CPU Socket Type: LGA 1156
Core Name: Lynnfield
# of Cores: Quad-Core
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz
L3 Cache: 8MB
Manufacturing Tech: 45 nm
64-Bit Support: Yes
Virtualization Technology Support: Yes
Thermal Design Power: 95W

Spec sheet: https://www.frlen.net/pdf/X3430.pdf
Data sheet: https://www.frlen.net/pdf/intel-3400.pdf
http://ark.intel.com/products/42927/Intel-Xeon-Processor-X3430-8M-Cache-2_40-GHz

HBA

LSI 9211-8i

Description

The LSI SAS 9211-8i host bus adapter provides the greatest available throughput to internal server storage arrays through eight internal 6Gb/s ports, driving up to 256 SAS and SATA physical devices. This HBA offers dynamic SAS functionality including dual-port drive redundancy and SATA compatibility. Utilizing two internal x4 SFF8087 Mini-SAS connectors, the low-profile SAS 9211-8i is an excellent fit for 1U and 2U servers.

The SAS 9211-8i utilizes the embedded CPU in the LSI SAS2008 controller to perform integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E and 10 operations for reliable data protection with high-availability. The result is an ultra-thin, low-overhead device driver communicating over the x8 PCI Express 2.0 host interface. By reducing RAID code overhead, this HBA delivers high-speed READ/WRITE performance, making it well suited for medium to high-capacity internal storage applications.

Specs

2 x SFF-8087 mini-SAS Internal Connectors
SAS 6Gb/s Compliant
PCI Express 2.0 x8 Interface
Low-Profile

Data sheet: https://www.frlen.net/pdf/LSI9211-8i.pdf
http://www.avagotech.com/products/server-storage/host-bus-adapters/sas-9211-8i

Drive backplane

RaidSonic IB-555SSK

Description

These three HDD backplanes ICY BOX IB-553SK, IB-554SK and IB-555SK have proven themselves operating properly in the tough tasks of a server. They can be operated as both SATA and SAS drives, even as SAS hard disks in dual channel mode. They are extremely stable even with a very high data throughput.

Therefore, we recommend it for the demanding duty in RAID systems. As important is the designed temperature control. The aluminum parts dissipate the heat and the 80-mm fan operates reliably and quietly. If necessary, removal and re-attachment of the fan is made without the aid of tools.

In case the enclosure does get hot, optical and acoustic signals warn the user. All mechanical components are designed for the heaviest loads. The trays and their locks are a perfect fit and slide without resistance. The aluminum parts are electropolished.

Specs

5x 3.5" SATA or SAS HDD in 3x 5.25" bay
2x host connector (dual channel) for each SAS HDD
Hard disk capacity not limited
SATA host interface 3.0 Gbit/s
HDD tray with key lock
LED for power and HDD access
Visual LED and audio alarm for fan failure & over-heat
Access-LED signal from HDD or host selectable
80x80 mm cooling fan toolless removable
Audio alarm mute switch button on the front
Alarm temperature adjustable (45°C, 55°C, 75°C)
Plug & play and hot swap

Data sheet: https://www.frlen.net/pdf/datasheet_ib-555_554_553_e.pdf
Manual: https://www.frlen.net/pdf/Manual_ib-555_multil_support.pdf
http://www.raidsonic.de/products/internal_cases/backplanes/index_en.php?we_objectID=1152

Drive backplane 2

IcyDock ExpressCage MB326SP-B

Description

The ExpressCage MB326SP-B brings to you our highly consumer-friendly enclosure made for anyone that requires high storage density. The MB326SP-B fits up to 6 x 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD (5mm - 9.5mm) into a single external 5.25” bay with the ability to hot swap for easy drive replacement. The ExpressCage name reflects the tool-less drive installation design that makes installing your drive just as simple as a tray-less device, and optional bottom tray screw holes are provided for extra protection and added stability. With dual 40mm cooling fans placed behind the unit and all around ventilation, your drives will stay cooler than the Arctic. The fan speed slider switch lets you choose between HIGH, LOW, or AUTO smart cooling, so you can set it based on your preference.

The ExpressCage MB326SP-B combined the stability of a tray system and the convenience of a tray-less system, makes it the perfect storage enclosure for power users and system builders.

Specs

Supports up to 6 x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD into a single 5.25" bay
Support SATA III 6Gbps
Hot-swappable bays for quick drive installation
Accommodates 2.5" drives with 5mm, 7mm & 9.5mm height
Active Power Technology (APT) - only powers up if there is drive installed in the drive bay
Removable ExpressTray system for tool-less, easy installation comparable to tray-less designs
Optional bottom mounted screw holes for increased stability
Blue indicator LED provided for each bay
Dual 40mm fan for drive cooling
3 pin fan headers to support many aftermarket fan upgrades
2 x 15pin SATA power connection powers all 6 drives
Locking latch design for both 7 pin SATA connector and 15 pin power adapter
Fan speed control for HIGH, LOW, and AUTO (smart cooling) settings
Metal case with heavy duty ABS tray and door latch
Designed for power users and system builder applications, mainly space saving and hot swap usage and for 2.5” HDD or SSD