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[Looking For] Storage Server: 2x SSD + >=40TB HDD
Hi all,
I'm looking for a solid dedicated storage server for a long-term production backup workload (Proxmox Backup Server / ZFS).
Hardware Requirements
- Location: Open to any region (US / EU preferred), prioritizing hardware stability and network uptime.
Storage:
- OS / Special vdev: 2x SSD or NVMe (480GB / 500GB / 512GB or higher, configured for ZFS mirror metadata cache).
- Data Pool: >= 40TB raw HDD capacity (e.g., 2x 20TB, 4x 10TB/12TB, or 8x 8TB).
- Storage Controller: HBA / IT Mode / JBOD (required for native ZFS pool management).
RAM: 64GB DDR4 minimum (96GB+ preferred for ZFS ARC).
- CPU: Decent multi-core processor (Dual Xeon E5 v3/v4, Xeon Silver/Gold, or equivalent AMD).
- Network & IPs: 1Gbps unmetered port (or >= 50TB bandwidth/mo on 1G/10G). 1x IPv4 (/29 is a welcome plus).
- Management: IPMI / iDRAC / KVM over IP included.
Budget & Terms
- Budget: Around $130 - $180 / month (or EUR equivalent). Willing to stretch up to $200+/month for exceptional setups (e.g., Dell R740xd with 64TB+ storage or 10G/25G uplink).
- Contract: Long-term deployment. Open to quarterly or semi-annual commitments if that secures a better recurring discount.
If you have matching inventory ready to deploy, please post your offers below or drop me a PM.
Thanks!
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Haha you got me! Character limit won this battle. Edited now 😂
you'd get a better response if you wrote it yourself instead of ai
CPU: 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3
RAM: 128GB
Storage: 2 × 960GB + 12 × 8TB HDD
Network: 10Gbps Connection
Bandwidth: Unmetered
IP Address: 1 Dedicated IPv4
$365
UK Based
Limited stock
@nazha try @NetDynamics24
https://www.netdynamics24.com/client/order.php?step=1&productGroup=18
They have the following in stock:
Intel Dual Xeon E5-2650v3 48TB
$62.00
Every Month
[ 4 available ]
Order Now
Cores: 20 (Threads: 40)
RAM: 32 GB
Disks: 12 x 4 TB HDD
Traffic: Unmetered @ 1Gbit
(FUP applies. See TOS)
Location: Canada
IPMI console
1 IPv4
No SSD/NVMe though. It takes a few days for them to deploy, but good service.
Fair enough! To be honest, I was just too lazy to type out all the specs and formatting, so I dumped my raw notes to AI and let it summarize for me.
Appreciate the advice though, will keep it natural next time!
@xHosts might be able to arrange something for you as well
"too lazy to type out all the specs and formatting"
Dude, you are coming to a forum asking for other people to give you help/advice for free. At least put some effort into your initial post if you want people to help you.
I think there is a misunderstanding here. I'm not here asking for free technical advice or architecture design.
My backup workload (PBS with ZFS special vdev metadata mirroring) is already well-defined. I posted in the Requests section simply looking for providers with matching hardware inventory within my target budget.
Using AI to structure and format my exact specs into a clear bulleted list was meant to save everyone's reading time, not disrespect anyone. Peace!
Fair enough!
Thanks man, I genuinely appreciate the perspective!
I probably worded my previous reply a bit poorly, but I definitely didn't mean to come across as demanding or trying to freeload on advice. I already have a very specific architecture in mind (PBS with ZFS special vdev mirror), and I simply wanted providers to see the exact hardware requirements clearly.
Still, you made a fair point about community effort. Appreciate the candid feedback and advice, thanks!
Actually, you should definitely try out CharityHost. Unparalleled commitment to privacy, security, and uptime with an emphasis on protecting their users' digital rights and privacy. Given their well-known commitment to protect freedom of speech, you can surely host any sort of content you wish on their servers. Although this is not a dedicated server, you will not regret using their SFTP servers!
Another well-known, very highly respected member of the webhosting community is iHostArt. With storage servers as low as 1 euro per TB (WHMCS says 2 euros per TB Calin please explain!!), they are known far and wide for their commitment to uptime, fast and unmetered network with zero throttling to 69Mbps, and amazing billing system. Just make sure to pay via cryptocurrencies for a fun surprise on billing~
Haha, nice try! Almost got me with the legendary Calin special and SFTP storage. 😂
Jokes aside, I definitely need bare-metal root access to run Debian + PBS directly with native ZFS management. Appreciate the humor though!
Thanks for the offer! That's an impressive setup (especially the 10Gbps unmetered uplink and 12x 8TB storage), but $365/mo is unfortunately way out of my current budget. Appreciate you sharing the specs though!
10Gbps unmetered dedicated normally costs you $500/mo extra on top.
Working to send a quote over a quote in DM I can definitely work within your budget.
Be in touch shortly! www.purevoltage.com
DD
We can do this:
Dual Xeon 2680v4
64 GB RAM DDR4
1 TB SSD (OS)
4 x 10 TB HDD (JBOD)
1 Gbps Unmetered or 100 TB @ 10 Gbps
/29 Subnet Included
IPMI Included
Location: Switzerland
Monthly: $199/mo
URL: https://www.millenial.host/portal/cart.php?a=add&pid=491
Update (Nov 2026): My requirements have changed slightly.
Everything else stays the same: 2x SSD/NVMe (480GB+) for a ZFS mirror, HBA / IT mode, 64GB+ RAM, IPMI/KVM, 1Gbps unmetered or 50TB+ bandwidth. Offers below or by PM are welcome. Thanks!
Intel Dual Xeon E5-2630v4 168TB
Cores: 20 (Threads: 40)
RAM: 128 GB DDR4 Disks: 2 x 240 GB SSD + 12 x 14 TB SAS HDD
Traffic: Unmetered @ 1Gbit
Hardware RAID
Location: Ogden, Utah
IPMI and control panel
Subnet /29
$229/mo
Only one item available
Thanks for the offer! For this build I need the drives passed through via an HBA or a RAID card in IT mode (JBOD), since I'll be running ZFS. Can you do that at the same $229/mo? If so, I'm interested.
We can do JBOD.
If you need a VIP backup or secondary site, let me know... I over spec'ed a PBS host and then moved to a different region, so able to split (thanks to PBS client side encyptiom)
Full server spec. (Upfront, HDD will be the biggest constraint for your needs).
Dual Xeon 2680v4
512GB DDR4 RAM
4x1TB NVME (RAID10)
2x18TB HDD (RAID1... Could upgrade to 4 if required)
1Gbps in Texas, US
I work in this space, so would offer you the typical managed services (patching, monitoring, etc. Change requests when needed, and an SLA with service monitoring).
ZFS is not a problem either (is the preferred)
@BluBoy Thanks for the offer, appreciate it! Unfortunately the HDD capacity is too small for what I need (~100TB raw), so I'll have to pass for now.
@NetDynamics24 Great, thanks for confirming JBOD! One more question: could you swap the 2x 240GB SSDs for 2x 480GB or 500GB SSDs? What would the price be with that change?
Have you ordered the machine already? We received an order for it. Please contact us.
@NetDynamics24 Also, could you share what SLA you offer on this server (network uptime, hardware replacement time)? If the service is stable and backed by a solid SLA, I'm looking to use it long-term.
@NetDynamics24 No, that wasn't me — I haven't ordered yet. When I checked your site it already showed out of stock. Is this server still available for me? If not, will you have a similar config (12x 14TB+, JBOD) coming back in stock soon? I'm happy to wait for the right setup.
We do have another newer setup of 168 TB server. Please check specs and availability here:
https://www.netdynamics24.com/client/order.php?step=1&productGroup=18
You can contact us for any questions you may have.
@NetDynamics24 Thanks! I'd prefer to wait for the $219 setup (E5-2630v4, 168TB) to come back in stock, since I'm planning long-term use and the lower monthly cost adds up over time. Could you let me know when it's available again?