Custom built NAS and web server.

Skynet5 · 10 Jun 2014 at 17:43

I've been looking at these synology NAS boxes. Look brilliant.

But I'm also thinking, why don't I just build one and use openmediavault.

Any recommendations on the kit to buy? Think cheap AMD stuff? But not really up on the low powered low cost kit.

Help appreciated.

Conan257 · 10 Jun 2014 at 20:10

I use a Microserver N54L, upgrade to 8gb ram.

Runs all my 24/7 functions like torrents, wamp (webserver), ventrilo server etc. Some of this is on virtual machines.

Very stable device.

Skynet5 · 10 Jun 2014 at 21:00

What OS do you run? How many HDD can it take?

Conan257 · 10 Jun 2014 at 21:31

I've seen 7 3.5" drives in it with some minor modification (sata card). Normally you'd fit 1 O/S drive and upto 4 3.5" storage drives. Plus space for a singl 5.25".

I run server 2012, but you may find a flavour of linux is more suited and cheaper/free.

MiSJAH · 10 Jun 2014 at 21:32

I have an N54L running win 7 with 4 x 4TB HDD and a 60GB SSD. Great choice for a home server/media box/backup device.