[SOLVED] What is a good server for 2D animation small business?

[stun2record]

I'm looking for a server for a work station of about 10-12 computers for different stages of animation. They would be animating using files from the server, but I also want a back up of the work station on the server as well. I'm looking for something no more than $2500. 3k if I have to just to start out. (Still building the business trying to keep costs low) These are what I've been looking at but anything is welcome.

https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/series/home

https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/series/smb

 

[kanewolf]

I'm looking for a server for a work station of about 10-12 computers for different stages of animation. They would be animating using files from the server, but I also want a back up of the work station on the server as well. I'm looking for something no more than $2500. 3k if I have to just to start out. (Still building the business trying to keep costs low) These are what I've been looking at but anything is welcome.

https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/series/home

https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/series/smb

10 to 12 workstations with huge files, means 10GE all the way to the desktop. So you need to look at infrastructure as well as the storage.

 

[stun2record]

10 to 12 workstations with huge files, means 10GE all the way to the desktop. So you need to look at infrastructure as well as the storage.

Are any of the ones link somewhat in that area? Ive not new to I.T, but somewhat new to the server side of it.

 

[kanewolf]

Are any of the ones link somewhat in that area? Ive not new to I.T, but somewhat new to the server side of it.

Many in the SMB section have 10GE. But you also need network switch(es) and 10GE connectivity at the workstations. This is not a single purchase. It is an infrastructure. It sounds like you need a technical consultant.

 

[stun2record]

Many in the SMB section have 10GE. But you also need network switch(es) and 10GE connectivity at the workstations. This is not a single purchase. It is an infrastructure. It sounds like you need a technical consultant.

I was looking at this for a switch. I had a APC in mind

 

[stun2record]

Many in the SMB section have 10GE. But you also need network switch(es) and 10GE connectivity at the workstations. This is not a single purchase. It is an infrastructure. It sounds like you need a technical consultant.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&st=24+port+switch

 

[kanewolf]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&st=24+port+switch

None of those switches are 10GE to the desktop. 1GE is 100MB/s performance. That is 1/5 the performance of an internal SSD. Remote access to files on the NAS will not work well in realtime. Files could be copied to local storage, edited, and restored. But direct edit of NAS files would be painfully slow.

 

[stun2record]

None of those switches are 10GE to the desktop. 1GE is 100MB/s performance. That is 1/5 the performance of an internal SSD. Remote access to files on the NAS will not work well in realtime. Files could be copied to local storage, edited, and restored. But direct edit of NAS files would be painfully slow.

I'm in between these two servers

Product List | Synology Inc.

Whether for work or play, Synology offers a wide range of network-attached storage (NAS) choices for every occasion. Compare specifications below and find the right model for you.

www.synology.com

And this switch:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-10-Gigabit-Multi-Gigabit-Rackmount-Multi-Speed/dp/B0787G236X

 

[kanewolf]

I'm in between these two servers

Product List | Synology Inc.

Whether for work or play, Synology offers a wide range of network-attached storage (NAS) choices for every occasion. Compare specifications below and find the right model for you.

www.synology.com

And this switch:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-10-Gigabit-Multi-Gigabit-Rackmount-Multi-Speed/dp/B0787G236X

The difference in the synology products really depends on how many drives you plan to start with. One has six drive slots without the expansion unit. The rack mount unit has only four.
That switch will provide you plenty of connectivity. The 16 port -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXVJBXR/ref=emc_b_5_t?th=1 would also cover your needs for lower cost, but with less expandability. Remember one port on the switch needs to be used for the internet uplink.

 

[stun2record]

The difference in the synology products really depends on how many drives you plan to start with. One has six drive slots without the expansion unit. The rack mount unit has only four.
That switch will provide you plenty of connectivity. The 16 port -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXVJBXR/ref=emc_b_5_t?th=1 would also cover your needs for lower cost, but with less expandability. Remember one port on the switch needs to be used for the internet uplink.

Oh yes, thank you for the switch suggestion. I was thinking ofupgrading the ram to 32 and getting a 250gb m.2 ssd