Drool For ToolsJerry's bench · Rocko, chief inspector

Computers and shop tech

Servers and Storage

Server platforms, drive components and storage accessories documented in infrastructure records or confirmed delivered purchases. As-ordered configurations stay distinct from installed hardware, and the earlier unresolved Dell NAS entry remains open.

Before choosing your setup

  • Verify the installed processor, memory type and drive-backplane revision on used hardware.
  • Check electrical PCIe lane width as well as the physical connector size.
  • Match the storage controller, firmware, cables and backplane to your operating system and drives.
  • Leave room for cooling, power connections and drive replacement.
  • Confirm backup and restore procedures before moving important project data.
Process sketch

Equipment to compare

Infrastructure records and confirmed delivered purchases anchor this lane. Purchase entries describe historical acquisition; current possession, condition, installed configuration and hands-on use require separate evidence.

HPE · In Jerry's catalog

HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10

The catalog records a 1U DL360 Gen10 with two Xeon Gold 6140 processors and 64GB of memory. These are hardware configuration facts, not performance results.

Recorded in Jerry's infrastructure catalog.

Catalog details
Catalog chassis1U
Catalog processors2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6140
Total CPU resources36 physical cores, 72 threads
Catalog memory64GB DDR4-2400 ECC

HPE DL360 Gen10 support Checked .

Dell / SimpliVity · In Jerry's catalog

SimpliVity OmniCube / Dell PowerEdge R730xd

The inventory identifies a SimpliVity OmniCube CN-3400-1 built on a Dell PowerEdge R730xd chassis. The two catalog names describe the same storage platform and are combined here.

Recorded in Jerry's infrastructure catalog.

Catalog details
Catalog chassisDell PowerEdge R730xd
Catalog applianceSimpliVity OmniCube CN-3400-1
Catalog bay layout24+2 SFF

Dell PowerEdge R730xd manuals Checked .

Dell · In Jerry's catalog

Earlier Dell NAS platform

An earlier inventory record lists a Dell 13G NAS with a Xeon E3-1270 v6 and 32GB of ECC memory. Later records describe a different storage chassis. The exact identity and current status of this earlier unit require reconciliation.

Earlier infrastructure record; chassis identity and current status require reconciliation.

Catalog details
Catalog processorIntel Xeon E3-1270 v6
Catalog CPU resources4 cores, 8 threads
Catalog memory32GB ECC
Chassis identityExact model to reconcile

Dell support Checked .

Dell · Historical purchase · Delivered

Dell BOSS-S1 with SATA M.2 SSDs

The delivered purchase identifies a BOSS-S1 adapter bundled with two 240GB SATA M.2 SSDs. Dell documents the controller separately; this record does not establish installation, RAID configuration or present drive health.

Recorded as a delivered purchase. Current possession, condition and use are undocumented.

As-purchased details
Purchased adapterBOSS-S1
As-purchased SSD configuration2 x 240GB SATA M.2
Installed configurationUndocumented

Dell BOSS-S1 card specifications Checked .

Seagate · Historical purchase · Delivered

Seagate ST900MM0006 900GB SAS drive

A delivered purchase identifies the ST900MM0006, a 900GB 2.5-inch SAS drive described as 10,000 rpm. Seagate lists this exact model in the Savvio 10K.6 manual. Operating hours, media health and current installation are undocumented.

Recorded as a delivered purchase. Current possession, condition and use are undocumented.

As-purchased details
Purchased modelST900MM0006
As-purchased capacity900GB
Drive format2.5 in. SAS
Seller-described rotation speed10,000 rpm
Seller-described interface rate6 Gb/s SAS

Seagate Savvio 10K.6 product manual, including ST900MM0006 Checked .

Unconfirmed · Historical purchase · Delivered

Generic 2.5 in. G176J-compatible drive caddy

The delivered purchase is a generic 2.5-inch drive caddy. Its seller lists compatibility with G176J and several Dell server chassis; those claims do not establish Dell as its manufacturer. It remains distinct from the WORKDONE-branded caddy in the tool catalog.

Recorded as a delivered purchase. Current possession, condition and use are undocumented.

As-purchased details
As-purchased drive size2.5 in.
Seller-listed compatibility identifierG176J
Seller-listed chassis compatibilityDell R430, R620, R720, R720XD, R630, R730, R730xd and T430
ManufacturerUnconfirmed; seller lists Unbranded

Seller listing: generic G176J-compatible 2.5 in. drive caddy Checked .

Dell / Seagate · Historical purchase · Delivered

Dell-branded Seagate ST4000NM0025 4TB SAS drive

The delivered purchase identifies a Dell-branded ST4000NM0025 4TB SAS drive supplied with a caddy. Seagate identifies this exact model in its Exos 7E8 support catalog. Drive health, firmware and current installation are undocumented.

Recorded as a delivered purchase. Current possession, condition and use are undocumented.

As-purchased details
Purchased drive modelST4000NM0025
Dell part identifier0V9M9K
As-purchased capacity4TB
Drive format3.5 in. SAS
Seller-described rotation speed7,200 rpm
Seller-described interface rate12 Gb/s SAS

Seagate Exos 7E8 support catalog, including ST4000NM0025 Checked .

Dell · Historical purchase · Delivered

Dell PowerEdge T330, as-ordered configuration

The delivered purchase was seller-described as a PowerEdge T330 with a Xeon E3-1270 v6, 32GB of RAM and eight 4TB drives. This entry stays separate from the earlier unresolved Dell NAS record. Installed hardware and current configuration have not been reconciled.

Recorded as a delivered purchase. Current possession, condition and use are undocumented.

As-purchased details
Seller-listed chassisPowerEdge T330
As-ordered processorIntel Xeon E3-1270 v6
As-ordered memory32GB RAM
As-ordered drive configuration8 x 4TB HDD
Current installed configurationUndocumented

Dell PowerEdge T330 manuals Checked .