Since, my doctor recommend that I put more fiber in my diet- I decided to comply.
So.... in a few hours, I will be running a few OS2 runs across my house, with 10G LR SFP+ modules.
Both runs will be from my rack to the office. One run will be dedicated for the incoming WAN connection (Coupled with the existing fiber that.... I don't want to re terminate). The other, will be replacing the 10G copper run already in place, to save 10 or 20w of energy.
This, was sparked due to a 10GBase-T module overheating, and becoming very intermittent earlier this week causing a bunch of issues. After replacing the module, links came back up and started working normally.... but... yea, I need to replace the 10G copper links.
With only twinax and fiber 10G links plugged into my 8-port aggregation switch, it is only pulling around 5 watts, which is outstanding, given a single 10GBase-T module uses more then that.
Edit,
Also, I ordered the wrong modules. BUT... the hard part of running the fiber is done!
Interesting, was not aware of that.
I am going to assume you found the post regarding the 500$ closet NAS I built a few years ago.
One of the driving reasons behind the inclusion of that, was actually taking a jab at drobo units, which after failure.... which, while recoverable, takes a decent amount more effort then just plugging the drives in elsewhere.
Yeah Synology is pretty good with that kind of stuff (we use one at work). They've really just got a Linux system with custom management tools on top. Of course for DIY purposes, self-building is still cheaper and more flexible though.
I might have to give them another evaluation.
My current issue... is just the amount of energy needed to run this bulk storage array.... I need to identify a solution that allows me to have a large number of drives, good performance, AND low energy usage.