Damn this is cool, i convinced my work to budget for an HL15 chassis with a PSU but we havent gotten around to purchasing yet, and thats the same price as this thing with shipping... We have a bunch of older Synology and Netgear 4-8bay nas's that are just ceasing software update support, and with the newer xs models starting to give warnings if you dont use their own rebranded toshiba drives, im looking to consolidate them into a truenas zfs, and maybe repurposing the newest synology we have as a backup target
Looks great, but I have a request. Can you please write 2 or three sentences about the two node server you built 2 years ago? Was it a good solution? Did it address your needs of double the power in the small space? What were the drawbacks? I love the channel and used one of your videos to build my first 2U home server. Thanks for the great content!
Happy to! I loved my dual-node SMC server, and honestly I would still have kept it till today if it wasn't for the aging CPUs inside. Compared to my 4-node SMC server I built recently, it was quiet, had more physical space for add-on cards, and it was a solid reliable workhorse for my dual-node VMware cluster. Depending on what your use case is, if dual E5-2680v4 CPUs are sufficient for what you need, then I would recommend one, hands-down any day.
@@2GuysTek Thank you for the inside information. Your Superboi build with John was the template for my current server which is still running great, but all eggs are in this one basket and additional nodes seem to be my path forward. You guys are a great source of information, so thank you again for the super content!
Damn I have been trying to decide on how to build out a new storage server for my homelab. Would have just gotten this if I would've seen it a day or 2 ago. Went with a 20 bay Silverstone 4U chasis, 1x Epyc 7542, Asrock ROMED8-2T, and 8x 32GB DDR4 3200 ECC RDIMM's.
There is also an all 2.5 version of this. It is 48 u.2 2.5 inch ssds, with 4 plx chips (2 per backplane). I have actually tried one of them lol. Cool servers Btw protip you can disconnect a few of the power connectors on the main board and flip the power supply tray up on the rest of the system so you don't have to undo the thing every time. Lol. Also, there is a raid card version. It sits on top of the motherboard just behind the fans, and the caps sit on the battery tray on the side opposite the PSUs. Lemme know if you want me to find the model num for it. Too lazy rn
On a side note, My blue iris server is a Dell R720 and when its not under load its office desktop quiet, so it might really be possible to transplant my 20 bay 4U media server into a 24 bay 2U chassis.
Wish the video goes more in-depth on the mid-section (bpn, power, latch mechanism, and etc) since that's the whole point of the video (or the whole reason i personally i clicked). Also, for those wondering, the chassis is about ~15CM longer than 846/7 and/or 826/7 based on the measurements provided in the video. Thanks for the video, nonetheless! Very interesting.
sometimes im kinda jealous of these kind of deals on the US market. server like that if available in the used market in my country will still cost like $2k-$3k lmao. for reference Supermicro SuperServer CSE-829U with 2 x Intel Xeon processor E5-2620 v3 &128GB memory ecc DDR4 1000W PSU will cost $1000 converted to USD.
Yeah, that's tough. I do feel lucky that the secondary market for server hardware in the US is so big and affordable. I'm guessing importing duties would kill the idea of buying and shipping to you from the US?
@@2GuysTek Can't speak for the person you're replying to but shipping this server to my country in the EU would cost $1100 in shipping alone, according to that listing, though I might be able to knock $200 or so off of that using a US package relay service, maybe. This $1100 is excluding import duties and taxes. So usually not worth it, no, sadly. For the vast majority of expensive and/or heavy electronics, once shipping, import duties and taxes are added it's not worth it anymore. It sometimes hurts my geeky soul, seeing cool second-hand gear at amazing prices pass me by and knowing I can't get it. And not only because of price, I've seen a lot of awesome, niche second-hand equipment pass by that's simply impossible to get here. The perks of having the largest and most technologically advanced IT industry in the world
Appreciate the info - and I'm with you, that's _really_ unfortunate! I wonder what ends up happening to all of the off-lease systems that reach the end of life in data centers in Europe then? Units like this one were on lease in a DC, once the lease was out, they were replaced with new gear and sold to the secondary market. There has to be something like that happening in the EU as well, no?
@@2GuysTek since i live in SEA if the seller can ship it to my region which is on the other side of the globe, the shipping cost would be insane. And for importing duty I wont know until the border tax person thingy send me an SMS "Hey you get a package. Pay *this* much if you want your package to be delivered to you". I could calculate before I buy anything but sometimes it's not 100% correct.
mm very interested one question dose this mobo have a internal usb A port like most of the supermicro mobos i have seen and played with my got to is unraid and prefer to run in on a slim usb plugged internally to not have to worry bout in hanging out the back and something happening
I was in the market for a new server.. and you look at that... Thanks 2GT
It was meant to be!
Saw these systems before, pretty cool!
we just got some Dell R760xd2's in work for use as Hardened backup repositories - same design
Not sure why "Server McServerface" is off the table....
I feel attacked. My server is called Server McServerface. It's a great name.
😂
Damn this is cool, i convinced my work to budget for an HL15 chassis with a PSU but we havent gotten around to purchasing yet, and thats the same price as this thing with shipping... We have a bunch of older Synology and Netgear 4-8bay nas's that are just ceasing software update support, and with the newer xs models starting to give warnings if you dont use their own rebranded toshiba drives, im looking to consolidate them into a truenas zfs, and maybe repurposing the newest synology we have as a backup target
The HL15 is a _really good_ system, you'll be happy with it.
Looks great, but I have a request. Can you please write 2 or three sentences about the two node server you built 2 years ago? Was it a good solution? Did it address your needs of double the power in the small space? What were the drawbacks? I love the channel and used one of your videos to build my first 2U home server. Thanks for the great content!
Very cool build. So much space!
Happy to! I loved my dual-node SMC server, and honestly I would still have kept it till today if it wasn't for the aging CPUs inside. Compared to my 4-node SMC server I built recently, it was quiet, had more physical space for add-on cards, and it was a solid reliable workhorse for my dual-node VMware cluster. Depending on what your use case is, if dual E5-2680v4 CPUs are sufficient for what you need, then I would recommend one, hands-down any day.
@@2GuysTek Thank you for the inside information. Your Superboi build with John was the template for my current server which is still running great, but all eggs are in this one basket and additional nodes seem to be my path forward. You guys are a great source of information, so thank you again for the super content!
Wait! Those hot-swap trays looks nice vs other super micro servers! Are they new-ish?
They’ve been around for a while, but are only available on certain chassis.
Damn I have been trying to decide on how to build out a new storage server for my homelab. Would have just gotten this if I would've seen it a day or 2 ago. Went with a 20 bay Silverstone 4U chasis, 1x Epyc 7542, Asrock ROMED8-2T, and 8x 32GB DDR4 3200 ECC RDIMM's.
You went with a great combo - that Epyc CPU is a beast!
There is also an all 2.5 version of this. It is 48 u.2 2.5 inch ssds, with 4 plx chips (2 per backplane). I have actually tried one of them lol. Cool servers
Btw protip you can disconnect a few of the power connectors on the main board and flip the power supply tray up on the rest of the system so you don't have to undo the thing every time. Lol.
Also, there is a raid card version. It sits on top of the motherboard just behind the fans, and the caps sit on the battery tray on the side opposite the PSUs. Lemme know if you want me to find the model num for it. Too lazy rn
@2GuysTek its the ssg 2028-nr48n
Still have it actually. Its a pretty cool server. If only modern stuff didn't obsolete it so fast lol
You could also go for a used HPE Apollo or Dell Poweredge R740 XD2.
My media server is in a 4U chassis. If I can building something in this quiet enough for be in my house, I'll buy two.
On a side note, My blue iris server is a Dell R720 and when its not under load its office desktop quiet, so it might really be possible to transplant my 20 bay 4U media server into a 24 bay 2U chassis.
Wish the video goes more in-depth on the mid-section (bpn, power, latch mechanism, and etc) since that's the whole point of the video (or the whole reason i personally i clicked). Also, for those wondering, the chassis is about ~15CM longer than 846/7 and/or 826/7 based on the measurements provided in the video.
Thanks for the video, nonetheless! Very interesting.
Fair points! There will be more videos in the future around this chassis, I'll make sure to capture that!
Great timing! Just picked up one of these from another seller for $350 less and am excited to build my own Super SAN!
You should join our Discord and share your build! I'd love to see it!
hmm.. nasformers - that is a good name for that server when I see that heide diskd shelf
Supermicro has been doing this for YEARS.
sometimes im kinda jealous of these kind of deals on the US market. server like that if available in the used market in my country will still cost like $2k-$3k lmao.
for reference Supermicro SuperServer CSE-829U with 2 x Intel Xeon processor E5-2620 v3 &128GB memory ecc DDR4 1000W PSU will cost $1000 converted to USD.
Yeah, that's tough. I do feel lucky that the secondary market for server hardware in the US is so big and affordable. I'm guessing importing duties would kill the idea of buying and shipping to you from the US?
@@2GuysTek Can't speak for the person you're replying to but shipping this server to my country in the EU would cost $1100 in shipping alone, according to that listing, though I might be able to knock $200 or so off of that using a US package relay service, maybe. This $1100 is excluding import duties and taxes. So usually not worth it, no, sadly. For the vast majority of expensive and/or heavy electronics, once shipping, import duties and taxes are added it's not worth it anymore. It sometimes hurts my geeky soul, seeing cool second-hand gear at amazing prices pass me by and knowing I can't get it. And not only because of price, I've seen a lot of awesome, niche second-hand equipment pass by that's simply impossible to get here. The perks of having the largest and most technologically advanced IT industry in the world
Appreciate the info - and I'm with you, that's _really_ unfortunate! I wonder what ends up happening to all of the off-lease systems that reach the end of life in data centers in Europe then? Units like this one were on lease in a DC, once the lease was out, they were replaced with new gear and sold to the secondary market. There has to be something like that happening in the EU as well, no?
put the name in to google.... 5100€ was the first result in my corner of europe
@@2GuysTek since i live in SEA if the seller can ship it to my region which is on the other side of the globe, the shipping cost would be insane. And for importing duty I wont know until the border tax person thingy send me an SMS "Hey you get a package. Pay *this* much if you want your package to be delivered to you". I could calculate before I buy anything but sometimes it's not 100% correct.
What about HyperSAN (after SuperSAN)?
SuperSAN Returns
Other ideas: Store-witch, George KaSANsa, 2-by-12, Mass-store, Room4More, SillySAN, SANitty, "Not Enough SAN" -> NESAN
Love it!
0:30 i don't have a bunch of ram and drives just laying around 😆
i have 2 hdd that are laying in my home for 15 years now xd (those are not SATA but IDE, i have no use but i'm keeping them xd)
The Micro Super NAS
FIRST !! Coffee in hand !! Lets go !
mm very interested one question dose this mobo have a internal usb A port like most of the supermicro mobos i have seen and played with my got to is unraid and prefer to run in on a slim usb plugged internally to not have to worry bout in hanging out the back and something happening
nm i see the usb by the two internal sata connectors might just have to pick one up
Yes, there is a single USB 3.0 Type-A port next to the built-in SATA connectors. You can sorta see it in the shot of the SATA connectors in the video.
My server rack is in my man cave/office. How loud is this server?
After initial boot up the system is surprisingly quiet - no where near as loud as my 4-node.
I would call him "Chunk". The name is focused on the "fat" storage host that he is. Also, it's easy to tell your team "just put the data on Chunk!".
Chunkyboi
Name has to be something related to gold… 24 karat… 24 bays… GoldNAS?
Did you... buy 24 LFF server, just to use 24 SFF drives in adapters to LFF? :D You know 24 SFF servers are pretty common, right? :D
Double Dozen (Double D) ... or Bubba. 😁
Love it! DOUBLE D IN THE HOUSE! 😂
How bout calling it the “dually”
I like it!
name for the server: Storinator
great video love the new server
I'm pretty sure *Storinator* is already taken! 😉
@ not by me 😂 i just noticed , then storinatorX 😅
Buy 4 more and make an ultimate ceph cluster? And how about "2 bays SAN" for the name?
Can you imagine?! That'd be an INCREDIBLE Ceph cluster!
But can it run Crysis? /s
Name it Santastic
how about San- ity for a name
Server name: Voltron
Love it!
or in-SAN-ity server
2018 hardware is how the price is that low.
why is youtube showing me this? i have 0 desire for a home anything?
Supermicro Mid-Chassis
SANWitchSAN - (12 disks sandwiched between 12 disks and the rest)... (overstating the obvious) Super Cool setup....
Love it! Thanks for the suggestion!