Tag: Dell
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Supermicro Storage Server
Detailed look at a Supermicro 24-bay storage server purchased from eBay, including specs, expandability, and IPMI setup.
Outgrown Poweredge 2950 Fileserver
Outgrowing a Dell PowerEdge 2950 file server and finding a cost-effective Supermicro 24-bay replacement on eBay.
ZFS File Server - First Hard Drive Failure
Handling my first ZFS hard drive failure on a Dell PowerEdge 2950 running FreeNAS, including the RMA process and array rebuild.
ZFS File Server - Harddrive Upgrade
Replacing a mismatched Seagate drive and adding a sixth Western Digital Green to fill all hot-swap bays in the Dell Poweredge 2950.
ZFS File Server - Memory Problems
Diagnosing and fixing memory errors on a Dell Poweredge 2950 where unseated RAM modules caused FreeNAS to report only 2GB of the installed 4GB.
ZFS File Server - Purchase
Purchasing a Dell Poweredge 2950 from Craigslist to use as a FreeNAS and ZFS file server, including specs and the decision-making process.