Time to build an new OEM server Dell power-edge R730-DX up the right way for my test lab and save

Yep, you heard me. I bought a empty Dell R730-DX chassis on ebay and source out all the parts I needed to max this beast out for my needs in my IT test lab. Sweet adn I hope you enjoy!~ Like if you like the video.

[@balex96]

I have a HPE DL380 gen9 with 8 x 2.5'' slots, there is room to add another 8, but I HATE that I have to buy a drive cage for it instead of just the backplane and cables. They could easily had the slots/grooves included in the chassis.

[@CloudYak]

I don't live in a place that can have a rack. I am in a Small apartment, but I have really enjoyed jumping into building my own server. I only have a slight anxiety from the uncovered CPU sockets. Mainly because I had a slip and damaged one. I love watching stuff. Thanks for making these videos, I am learning a lot.

[@leadiususa7394]

Check out my small form factor server build videos, I talk those format as well for teh low cost IT test lab at home... czcams.com/video/NuDdyu659RM/video.html

[@Solar_and_Security]

Thanks for this one, really interested in where you take this. Awesome video!

[@JasonsLabVideos]

Throw tons of Ram in that beast !! and some SSD pools !

[@leadiususa7394]

That is the plan and more

[@dash8brj]

I am just putting together one of these myself - have most of the parts you installed, except mines the LFF unit, so 12 3.5" bays up front. What is the part number of the network daughter card you installed in yours?

[@leadiususa7394]

you want the Dell C63DV Intel i350/X520 av. $39 in cost and will do the R-730 down to a 630. Here is a link to help you source out a NIC daughter card www.ebay.com/itm/296361349135?epid=2199369590&itmmeta=01HZQFS7AGJFTQJQYMNJ19KDDH&hash=item450083500f:g:-w4AAOSwvX1mGVZJ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8EZDsST8M9ZrtoODVS%2B1tF9kE%2BIkEPmqWXOTG1LcrgSOtNC5XQv87Ght20zoARkWvbFBVSIMx4UuVr9B5gM8%2BEPEWm1fCFbXP%2BA8lVzCQTTY276RaYUOY7BXFZ%2BbQlhdBHqJQLKFLA3MBAIU%2FXsJz0yCsC%2BtUPnniPTdsB7V8yJz%2FTrkQdyzmxmDXEuXAi7p0JnX0iSDgvCM4H1mf4ZBjR0C0owjPl3Xobe2I91ATA7i0m5X%2BprVxpL531fKp7Yu39F4Vt%2FbU%2B4s4637HiX7nai8jOcFwoM2%2F2cNfF7x%2Ffl3871kaPCSfvNJLMj2EQ0K5w%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMsvXk7_1j