Hi, need a bit of advice, please. I need to get some effective server/NAS/backup for my small home network. This consists of 3 desktops and one laptop that always stays with me. I have currently use a docking station, with 3 HD’s in weekly rotation, one always off-site.
I have been looking at the HP Proliant Microserver, love the 4 bays, and low purchase and running costs, but really want more security than RAID 0/1. I’m on a budget, so RAID5, at least, seems a sensible and affordable compromise.
Thing is, because of the way I move around at work, it would also really help to have the capability of a decent affordable, idiot proof NAS (say, the Synology Diskstations) to allow me to access the server away from home. Things like ITunes are not so important, tbh….
I suspect my ideal solution might be something like the Synology Diskstation DS411J, but I just can’t afford it. Plus, I want to try building something myself….. I can build standard PCs, but have never touched a server build.
I know nothing about, say, good, cheap RAID controllers, if they exist, or whether I need to find a copy of something like WServer 2008, or can use Free-NAS (that is slow, right?). I also need advice about power usage.
What I already have is 3 x new Samsung F4 2tb, (current firmware), 2 old PCs (1 x AMD 2000, almost as new, and one lightly used AMD 4400 in a great aluminium case) and various PSU’s, 300-600w. They are 5yrs+ old, I suspect they are too big, and I would happily buy a new one.
I’m finding it hard to make a choice without going bankrupt, so any help appreciated. Cheers!
I have been looking at the HP Proliant Microserver, love the 4 bays, and low purchase and running costs, but really want more security than RAID 0/1. I’m on a budget, so RAID5, at least, seems a sensible and affordable compromise.
Thing is, because of the way I move around at work, it would also really help to have the capability of a decent affordable, idiot proof NAS (say, the Synology Diskstations) to allow me to access the server away from home. Things like ITunes are not so important, tbh….
I suspect my ideal solution might be something like the Synology Diskstation DS411J, but I just can’t afford it. Plus, I want to try building something myself….. I can build standard PCs, but have never touched a server build.
I know nothing about, say, good, cheap RAID controllers, if they exist, or whether I need to find a copy of something like WServer 2008, or can use Free-NAS (that is slow, right?). I also need advice about power usage.
What I already have is 3 x new Samsung F4 2tb, (current firmware), 2 old PCs (1 x AMD 2000, almost as new, and one lightly used AMD 4400 in a great aluminium case) and various PSU’s, 300-600w. They are 5yrs+ old, I suspect they are too big, and I would happily buy a new one.
I’m finding it hard to make a choice without going bankrupt, so any help appreciated. Cheers!
