Unraid, FreeNAS, OpenMediaVault, etc...?

MarcLister · 18 Mar 2024 at 20:32

Is Unraid better with as few RAM sticks as possible, i.e. 64GB over 2 sticks or can it deal with 4 sticks better?

Check that turbo write is enabled to improve write performance. There's also a CA plugin which enables it automatically if all array drives are spun up, if you don't want them spinning up every time there is a write.

Thanks. Will do.

FreeStream · 22 Mar 2024 at 07:22

MarcLister said:
Is Unraid better with as few RAM sticks as possible, i.e. 64GB over 2 sticks or can it deal with 4 sticks better?

Thanks. Will do.

Makes absolutely no difference

Running 4x16 at the moment.

MarcLister · 24 Mar 2024 at 19:12

New Unraid OS License Pricing, Timeline, and FAQs

Unraid is an operating system that brings enterprise-class features for personal and small business applications. Configure your computer systems to maximize performance and capacity using any combination of OS, storage devices, and hardware.

unraid.net

Looks like it'd be worth me buying the Pro licence before 27th so I have that ready.

Donnie Fisher · 25 Mar 2024 at 22:23

Hmmm….

Not really sure how I feel about the extension pricing thing after just one year. Seems a bit of a cash grab.

IanAG · 26 Mar 2024 at 12:03

Donnie Fisher said:
Hmmm….

Not really sure how I feel about the extension pricing thing after just one year. Seems a bit of a cash grab.

I haven't really delved into the details too much as I have 3 Pro licenses I have been using since v4 days, and don't expect to need more, but I don't think it seems too unreasonable?

It seems like a probably overdue change in order to ensure a continuous revenue stream, which as a customer ultimately dependant on the platform I am happy for. There is definitely a risk that people will be turned off by the ongoing upgrade/support model though.

MarcLister · 26 Mar 2024 at 19:34

IanAG said:
It seems like a probably overdue change in order to ensure a continuous revenue stream, which as a customer ultimately dependant on the platform I am happy for. There is definitely a risk that people will be turned off by the ongoing upgrade/support model though.

Pretty much what I thought when I heard this was happening. There is a YouTube video that spans 1 hour and 20 minutes. I found the relevant bit and its pretty much confirmed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PihqSOF8wnA&t=3075s

Btw any reason not to buy a Pro licence now tonight?

Samueltastic · 26 Mar 2024 at 19:49

Last night before the pricing change. Picked up a basic license as I don't have one and know I'll use it soon as I'm getting into home lab etc

MarcLister · 26 Mar 2024 at 20:36

Just went for a Plus licence. 12 devices should be enough for my first Unraid set up, when I get around to buying the parts!

AyeAyeAhoy! · 4 Apr 2024 at 12:45

MarcLister said:
Just went for a Plus licence. 12 devices should be enough for my first Unraid set up, when I get around to buying the parts!

I grabbed an upgrade to a plus license before the prices changed

Kind of regretting not picking up a spare basic license now

IanAG · 5 Apr 2024 at 17:07

Even though I said I didn't need any more, I grabbed a Basic before the change to go with the 3x Pros I already had in use. Two machines using Pro licenses are 5/6 drives, so I can use the Basic for one of those and end up with a spare that I will inevitably use at some point.

AyeAyeAhoy! · 5 Apr 2024 at 18:42

IanAG said:
Even though I said I didn't need any more, I grabbed a Basic before the change to go with the 3x Pros I already had in use. Two machines using Pro licenses are 5/6 drives, so I can use the Basic for one of those and end up with a spare that I will inevitably use at some point.

Yeah, good idea. Kinda kicking myself now. Ah well!