Happiness
These are some thoughts on a new backup server. The only purpose for this server is to constantly backup my network. It's not a file server or VM host or web server or anything other than storage for rsync backups from over the fleet.
Specs
| Component | Notes | Price | Quantity | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 | Get the cheap CPU X3216 (not X3421) | $714 | 1 | $714 |
| WD Purple 10TB | WD100PURZ 10TB 5400RPM have workload rating of up to 360TB/yr | $463 | 4 | $1,852 |
| Western Digital Green 120GB | Any old M.2 drive will do | $35 | 1 | $35 |
| M.2 NVMe SSD NGFF to PCIeX4 Adapter Card | Need an adapter for M.2 drive | $35 | 1 | $35 |
| Total: | $2,636 |