These were originally built as a VSAN which I plan on replicating once I build a proper home vSphere environment. Each of the 740s have about 12TB raw in them but I’d like to load the 8 empty bays in each, anyone know where I can get a stack of cheap/used 1.8TB 2.5" SAS drives? I care more about capacity compared to speed as I plan on making the 440 a standalone all flash host.

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I ran a stack of 630’s we decom’ed from work (5 of them) in 2020. When we moved in 2021 I didn’t want to setup the full rack in the garage again. I sold them all to a local place (server monkey) for 2k a pop.

10k.

If you get bored with them, look into resale options. Give yourself a little bonus. These gen are harder to find right now. You’re in a unique position to buff up your savings if you feel so inclined.

Good score!

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