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?

  • @brygphilomena
    1•7 months ago

    I just picked up a 4u supermicro chassis that holds 36 3.5" disks and 2 2.5" disks.

    Unixsurplus.com has some pre built ones for truenas (I’ll be running unraid.) I’m moving from a 12 bay dell with 200tb useable. Once I max out this new chassis, then I’ll be adding a jbod shelf. Those can basically double my storage without having to do much.

    https://unixsurplus.com/supermicro-6048R-X10DRi-T4