Embarking on a new build for a production environment. Storage array will be used for a media archiving solution, connected via 10be NFS. Original files along with the web displayed thumbnails will be all be stored on this array. The typical access patterns will consist of sequential writes (uploading content) followed by fairly random reads (searching and downloading individual files). Supermicro box with dual 6-core Xeon, 64GB ram (may be 128 when all is said and done), and 24 drive bays....
New 24-Bay Drive setup
New 24-Bay Drive setup