Replacing Drives in our High-Speed Storage Server

TLDRWe replaced a dead drive in our server room with a mismatched SSD due to a lack of documentation. Now we're building a new server using the gigabyte r282-z9g to fix the issue. We're using AMD epic 75 f3 CPUs and m.2 to u.2 adapters for the drives. The server is running smoothly with impressive performance.

Key insights

Our server room had a dead drive, which we had to replace with a mismatched SSD due to a lack of documentation.

🔧We are building a new server using the gigabyte r282-z9g to solve the drive replacement issue.

🚀We are using AMD epic 75 f3 CPUs and m.2 to u.2 adapters for the drives, ensuring high-speed performance.

🌡️The Icy Dock sleds with heatsinks help with cooling the m.2 drives, maintaining optimal temperature levels.

💪The new server is running smoothly with impressive performance, achieving a data transfer rate of 20 GB/s.

Q&A

Why did you have to replace the dead drive with a mismatched SSD?

We were unable to identify which SSD was dead due to a lack of documentation. As a temporary solution, we used a mismatched SSD from our stock.

What is the gigabyte r282-z9g server used for?

The gigabyte r282-z9g server is being used to replace our current server and support high-speed storage applications.

Why did you choose AMD epic 75 f3 CPUs?

The AMD epic 75 f3 CPUs provide high performance and are suitable for our storage requirements.

What are the advantages of using m.2 to u.2 adapters?

The m.2 to u.2 adapters allow us to use consumer-grade m.2 drives in our server, providing cost-effective and easily serviceable storage.

How is the new server performing?

The new server is performing exceptionally well, achieving a data transfer rate of 20 GB/s and maintaining optimal temperature levels.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We had to replace a dead drive in our server room with a mismatched SSD due to lack of documentation.

03:30We are building a new server using the gigabyte r282-z9g to solve the drive replacement issue.

06:10The AMD epic 75 f3 CPUs and m.2 to u.2 adapters are being used for high-speed performance.

09:59The server is running smoothly with impressive performance, achieving a data transfer rate of 20 GB/s.