Unraid Home Server Build in 2021

I’m showing the build process of my new home server which is mainly used as a backup target and runs some light-weight docker containers. It is rack-mounted but still optimized to run pretty silent.

Additional information on my website:

References:

– How To Spot Molex To SATA Adapters That Won’t Catch Fire by Mark Furneaux:

Components:

– Server Case: Inter-Tech 2U-2098-SK
– Mainboard: MSI B450M Mortar Max mATX
– CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 14nm (used)
– RAM: DDR4 2x 8GB Corsair Vengeance LPX
– Cable: Molex to 5 SATA (yeah I know…)
– Cable: 3x 50cm SATA 3 Cable
– Cable: 8 Pin CPU Power Extension
– Thermalpaste: Artic MX-5 8g
– USB Stick: 16GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1
– USB Cable: USB A to USB 4-Pin Header
– GPU: MSI N210 1GB Low Profile (used)
– PSU: bequiet! TFX Power 3 Gold 300W
– HDD: WD Red Plus 6TB
– CPU Fan: Noctua NH-L9a-AM4
– Case Fan: Noctua NF-A6x25 PWM 4-Pin
– Disk Drive: Internal Blu Ray Drive (used)
– Rack Rails: Inter-Tech 2U 455mm
– OS: Unraid Basic

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro
00:25 2U Server Chassis
01:11 Mainboard Assembly
02:38 60mm Case Fan Swap
03:34 PSU and ATX Adapter
04:31 BluRay Drive
04:52 Hard Drives and Molex to SATA
05:51 GPU for System Setup
06:11 Overview and Setup Notes
07:01 Component List

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