NAS Project

[MagicBoy]

No NAS needs 32GB. Ever. Not even FreeNAS, despite what the neckbeards say.

Just go buy a Synology DS218j or similar. Your knowledge level is limited at best, you're not going to be able to build your own. Suggesting 32GB of RAM for a 6TB NAS shows that lack of knowledge.

This.

I bought an HP Microserver must be five years ago and it's been running FreeNAS since. 4TB originally, now 12TB of storage and 8GB RAM is enough. I've had to replace a failed disk, but that's about it. Needs very little processing power - this one runs a dual core AMD chip intended for laptops.

You'll find a Microserver used for not a lot of money if you fancy something less off the peg than a Synology and far cheaper than an overspecified server.

Data is accessed over a network share. Windows (or Mac or whatever) doesn't care if the data is stored as ZFS on the server, it's just sees a CIFS network share.

 

[ginobee2000]

OK.. I will do that.. Thanks so much..

 

[ginobee2000]

When I first saw the ipmi support on the supermicro I taught that was something like controlling or easily accessing the nas anywhere in the world when not in the house.. But this not like this after reading what ipmi is for. So now I don't even need to waste money buying that expensive motherboard.. Which motherboard do you suggest..

 

[skyripper]

What do you want to do - build a server from parts, or turn a commodity server into a NAS?

Is this for you, or will it be relied upon by other people? Is it used for business?

 

[ginobee2000]

I am building this from parts.. I have a bigger place with my family and everyone has a computer device plus I do engineering design want to keep all our data in one place..

 

[Cooler running]

If its any consolation, I wanted to build a custom home lab, and ended up with a custom nas. Aim higher!

 

[ginobee2000]

Cooler please could you explain more on this.. Thanks

 

[bremen1874]

I am building this from parts.. I have a bigger place with my family and everyone has a computer device plus I do engineering design want to keep all our data in one place..

What's you plan for backing up the data once it's all stored on the NAS?

 

[ginobee2000]

What do you suggest.. I think I am buying 2 red wd for raid 1..this NAS will be a small form factor..

 

[ginobee2000]

Can I ask something.. When i use xpenology as os platform will I be able to use quick connect for free as well...

 

[bremen1874]

What do you suggest.. I think I am buying 2 red wd for raid 1..this NAS will be a small form factor..

No suggestions as such, just pointing out that you need to be thinking about it. RAID1 is not a replacement for backups. If all of your data is in one place then you've got single point of failure.

What do you have in place for backups at the moment?

Can I ask something.. When i use xpenology as os platform will I be able to use quick connect for free as well...

Almost certainly not. I believe that you'd need a valid serial number from a real Synology device.

If Xpenology is where you're heading then I'd suggest that buying a real Synology NAS is the better option.