Building your own Network Attached Storage server
In an earlier post, I discussed what was necessary to cable 1U servers up with power to run SATA drives. Next, you'll need some drives and a controller if you have not already purchased them.
Controllers
The SATA controller you select is one …
more ...Similar to the x330 SATA mod, I have some NetVista 2800s that I need 5v/12v accessory power from. I'm doing some experimentation with the Asterisk open source PBX and wanted to interface with the house phone lines. I purchased a Digium TDM400P for this task.
This is a modular …
more ...This post documents the process of putting SATA hard disks into older 1U servers. At first, I thought it would be quick and easy but I will share some of the pitfalls I experienced along the way.
I acquired a pair of x330 servers this summer, basically missing only the …
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