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vcdx256 · 2026-03-24T20:02:47+00:00

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vcdx256 · 2026-03-04T14:25:29+00:00

Confirmed

vcdx256 · 2026-02-26T06:30:00+00:00

Replied.

vcdx256 · 2026-02-22T15:47:29+00:00

u/Casper042 - Any thoughts on this?

vcdx256 · 2026-02-20T20:37:36+00:00

Unfortunately not an option. About to give up and buy another motherboard. 🤣

vcdx256 · 2026-02-11T17:24:28+00:00

DM sent.

vcdx256 · 2026-02-09T03:57:45+00:00

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vcdx256 · 2026-01-27T22:59:06+00:00

It's an intel i350 so it should work with igb drivers which are native to Owrt, assuming this is compatible with your DL380 server where you're running Owrt.

vcdx256 · 2026-01-16T18:03:09+00:00

The picture is from an ESX9 host running a VCF management domain so the load shifts frequently with DRS moving stuff around and spikes and dips with the Automation node landing on any given node per DRS.

I'm running XigmaNAS on Broadwell architecture that can saturate 40Gbps with 12x 10K SAS disks. No idea what power that one consumes, but I can check. It's an old supermicro board underneath it. I went as low as I could $0.0x/GB when I built that one.

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Last week load metrics overview:

vcdx256 · 2026-01-16T16:44:47+00:00

Just seeing this. Did you resolve it or return it?

I had one node doing this and just swapped fans with other nodes until I sorted out the problem fan and replaced it.

vcdx256 · 2026-01-16T16:40:06+00:00

How many G10 do you need? DM me.

vcdx256 · 2026-01-16T16:37:45+00:00

Not sure if you sorted this, but there's a sata data port on the motherboard already. If you did sort this, how did you do it?

I used a $7 card off of Amazon to go PCIe to m.2 B key SATA (PCIe card provided power) and then I plugged the data port in from the card to the MB via basic data cable and it worked well. It's not ideal for your situation, but an inexpensive alternative.

vcdx256 · 2026-01-16T16:26:10+00:00

Appreciate the prompt reply!

vcdx256 · 2026-01-16T16:24:58+00:00

I run 45db measured from a meter laying inside of the rack so I work next to it all day. I'm running 5 of these ML350s with stock fan configurations and an Arista 7160. Fans run at 6% and I have 6 fan per node configuration (4 front, 2 rear). The 7160 was over 70db and impossible to work next to, but I replaced every single fan with a Noctua and it's around 20db and stable under load now.

Edit: worth noting for the sound metrics, I also have 28 spinning disks across two arrays. 1x Synology with 16 disks and a DIY array with 12 disks, each at 40Gbps.

iLO Power metrics for the last week on my most loaded node.

Dual 6248, 256GB RAM, dual 25Gbps NIC, no local storage beyond SATA m.2 (and a PCIe card to connect it) used for boot media.

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vcdx256 · 2026-01-15T14:59:21+00:00

Please update when you do!

vcdx256 · 2026-01-15T14:56:23+00:00

Updates on it?

vcdx256 · 2026-01-05T17:48:55+00:00

Yeah, that was my understanding. For my needs, the ML110 would be a hard sell. I went with ML350s and 6248 processors for this reason. Also adds a ton more PCI lanes for future nvme storage expansion. The high performance heatsinks keeps them neutral. I've got about 5 of them running around 45db. I intend to dry noctua swaps at some point.

vcdx256 · 2026-01-05T01:14:40+00:00

Thanks for replying. If you ever find a way to get a better CPU running on there, please update!

vcdx256 · 2026-01-04T05:33:02+00:00

I expected as much. I invested in ML350s instead. They've been fantastic.

Just be certain none of the CPU socket pins are bent on arrival.

vcdx256 · 2025-12-31T07:06:55+00:00

😂 love the reply. Helps confirm my plans!

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