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Require two 10Gb SFP+ PCI-e NICs (ideally eight in total) functioning on Windows 10, supporting link aggregation.

Require two 10Gb SFP+ PCI-e NICs (ideally eight in total) functioning on Windows 10, supporting link aggregation.

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08-26-2016, 04:21 AM
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Curious about why you prefer a Synology NAS with 10Gbps over simpler options? Wouldn't it be better to leverage Storage Spaces or a dedicated hardware RAID controller for reliability and performance instead of relying solely on your local machine?
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08-26-2016, 04:21 AM #21

Curious about why you prefer a Synology NAS with 10Gbps over simpler options? Wouldn't it be better to leverage Storage Spaces or a dedicated hardware RAID controller for reliability and performance instead of relying solely on your local machine?

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08-26-2016, 07:17 AM
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You're facing limited space in your PC case for the FD R5 with an HDD cage. You already have several SSDs and other storage devices, but you're concerned about adding more drives. Your options include using iSCSI with MPIO or SMB3.0 Multi-Channel. The X520 supports iSCSI hardware acceleration, though it might face bottlenecks on the QNAP side. Both protocols should work with your QNAP system, provided it's running an x86-based CPU. The 9-bay QNAP model you mentioned has only one 10Gbps RJ45 port, so you'll need to plan accordingly. The SFP+ device is compatible with Intel and AMD processors, but the Amazon listing mentions it's new or possibly a scam—verify the seller details before purchasing.
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08-26-2016, 07:17 AM #22

You're facing limited space in your PC case for the FD R5 with an HDD cage. You already have several SSDs and other storage devices, but you're concerned about adding more drives. Your options include using iSCSI with MPIO or SMB3.0 Multi-Channel. The X520 supports iSCSI hardware acceleration, though it might face bottlenecks on the QNAP side. Both protocols should work with your QNAP system, provided it's running an x86-based CPU. The 9-bay QNAP model you mentioned has only one 10Gbps RJ45 port, so you'll need to plan accordingly. The SFP+ device is compatible with Intel and AMD processors, but the Amazon listing mentions it's new or possibly a scam—verify the seller details before purchasing.

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09-10-2016, 04:48 PM
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As long as it functions, it really doesn’t matter much. Nicks tend to be fairly safe and can last a while unless you experience a power surge that destroys everything. But then it’s usually not the nicks you’ll be concerned about, right?
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09-10-2016, 04:48 PM #23

As long as it functions, it really doesn’t matter much. Nicks tend to be fairly safe and can last a while unless you experience a power surge that destroys everything. But then it’s usually not the nicks you’ll be concerned about, right?

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09-12-2016, 03:49 PM
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I already received the UPS cyberpower CP1500EPFCLCD before everything arrived at my desk. The original "new" Intel X520-DA2 10GB SFP+ is en route now. I just need to wait for transceivers from AliExpress, then purchase a QNAP NAS, 16GB RAM, some LC patch cords, fiber, and a 9 x 2TB SSD. It’ll be quite an effort. From what I’ve heard, I shouldn’t face longevity issues with RAID 5 or 6 using MX500 or KC600 SSDs. Those should hold up well, shouldn’t they?
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09-12-2016, 03:49 PM #24

I already received the UPS cyberpower CP1500EPFCLCD before everything arrived at my desk. The original "new" Intel X520-DA2 10GB SFP+ is en route now. I just need to wait for transceivers from AliExpress, then purchase a QNAP NAS, 16GB RAM, some LC patch cords, fiber, and a 9 x 2TB SSD. It’ll be quite an effort. From what I’ve heard, I shouldn’t face longevity issues with RAID 5 or 6 using MX500 or KC600 SSDs. Those should hold up well, shouldn’t they?

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09-18-2016, 09:15 AM
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Are you certain about this? The spec page indicates support for ISCSI with 9 bays and two 10 GbE adapters. This review highlights MPIO usage, which isn't tied to an x86 processor. It notes the absence of SMB since it's only connected to one machine; ISCSI is meant for direct access and typically offers better performance due to its block-based nature. Also, SMB multi-channel, introduced in SMB 3.0, isn't universally supported by all clients or NAS firmware—some older Samba versions may lack it. If your system uses a specific Synology firmware, I'd be worried about using it for critical business data. But you can find more details here: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/synology...nel/138719. In short, I recommend sticking with ISCSI since you're using a crossover cable and not planning to share storage. I wouldn't try SMB multi-channel unless your firmware officially confirms it's supported.
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09-18-2016, 09:15 AM #25

Are you certain about this? The spec page indicates support for ISCSI with 9 bays and two 10 GbE adapters. This review highlights MPIO usage, which isn't tied to an x86 processor. It notes the absence of SMB since it's only connected to one machine; ISCSI is meant for direct access and typically offers better performance due to its block-based nature. Also, SMB multi-channel, introduced in SMB 3.0, isn't universally supported by all clients or NAS firmware—some older Samba versions may lack it. If your system uses a specific Synology firmware, I'd be worried about using it for critical business data. But you can find more details here: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/synology...nel/138719. In short, I recommend sticking with ISCSI since you're using a crossover cable and not planning to share storage. I wouldn't try SMB multi-channel unless your firmware officially confirms it's supported.

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