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DS14MK2 with 2x FC-ATX - running without head unit? - Home Storage Setup

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Hi

I got myself a DS14MK2 unit with 2x FC-ATX modules & 14x 500GB SATA HDDs from work for $50, but i have no idea how to set it up.
As you can tell i am not willing to spend an arm and a leg on a filer unit, from what im told is just an overpriced server, and spend an extra $10-$20/mo on electricity.

I have a Dell PowerEdge 1950 server with windows server 2008 r2 installed on it, and i'll be getting a qlogic dual port 4gb fc card from work tomorrow \w cables.

So, any one know if how i can do this - how to connect the DS14MK2 to a normal server with fc cards?

PS, Mr. Big Enterprise Guys... i'm not rich... so, please don't try to sell me anything.

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