RAID 5 Free NAS

Sweet nice to know i can reduce the cost. I want to allow 5 users to read and write all at the same time. So as it is just serving ill probs get away with it. Maybe 16gb is OTT too? I just dont want people complaining it is slow.

Im looking for 5 users inhouse and with possible expansion in a few years time. I will need to connect over the internet to it. The server will only have a 1mbps connx as that is all the ISP can physically give. I need the Hardware space as they store alot of stuff .

Would it be possible to make it that if the HDD run out of space that i can just extend the space with them using an expansion card for ports, then i can just plug in another 4 drives giving them more space and configuring the software to see them as extended drives?

Cheers

I have just gotta shop around for some components. Can i have the full spec of your NAS. I was maybe looking at using Molex to sata connx for PSU. Did you do the same or get a PSU for many sata but more than 6 i would have to get one custom built?

Hello,
The current spec for my chosen setup are as follows so far, from newegg.com. I have kept the same supplier to keep sourcing simple if something goes wrong with the build:
HardDrives
Western Digital Red NAS Hard Drive WD30EFRX 3TB IntelliPower 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Item #: N82E16822236344
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Recover Your Data(expand for options)
-$10.00 Instant
$603.96
$563.96
($140.99 each)

I chose these for the space and future space as the folks like to download and share lots of manuals. The HDD also have the fit purpose for 24/7 uptime.
qty 4
Heat sink Paste
Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-3.5G - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Item Refund Only Return Policy
-$3.00 Instant
$11.99
$8.99
Heat sink paste remover i have decent heat sink
Arctic Silver Arcticlean Thermal material Remover & Surface Purifier ACN-60ML (2-PC-SET) - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100010
Return Policy: Consumable Item Refund Only Return Policy
-$2.00 Instant
$8.99
$6.99
RAM DDR3 2666
Team Xtreem 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2666 (PC3 21300) Desktop Memory Model TXD38G2666HC11CDC01
Item #: N82E16820313322
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
QTY2
Processor Dual Core all that is needed
Intel Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz Clarkdale 3.2GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80616I5650
Intel Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz Clarkdale 3.2GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80616I5650
Item #: N82E16819115220
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
$179.99
sata conn
Rosewill 10" Serial ATA III Red Flat Cable w/ Locking Latch Support 6 Gbps, 3 Gbps, and 1.5 Gbps transfer rate Model RCA-RU-10-SA3-90-RD
Item #: N82E16812119270
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$9.96
($2.49 each)
QTY4
Mobo + case
Thermaltake Chaser A31 VP300A6W2N White SECC ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case

ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131989

The mobo goes with the case and easy access door with a PSU. The board has 10 sata conn and the case will be able to get me another 4 drives in the future.

TOTAL COST: $1,224.85.

I like that the mobo and case come together with a discount and the ram and disk space can be upgraded in the future.

They are also giving a free LG-Ericsson WBR-5050 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab WirelessN Dual-Band Broadband Gigabit Router
Item #: N82E16833218027
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

I think this has potential, i am still deciding. The memory does not say it has ECC.

Hey guys,

Thanx for addressing the issues. The budget of $1200 is not to steep (I have it as a maximum spend) believe it or not but the advice on overclocking I probably should not of chose them for that as I void warranties possibly. I do think I have started of with wrong board and gone for simplicity over value. If I choose a mobo like you guys I can get away with less spending. The hard drives I chose had a warranty for the 24/7 uptime for 3 years (I know other HDD can be as good but liked the guarantee), I did not choose them for all the other silly features and I liked the size.

Thanks for sharing specs. I definitely feel I was going for the wrong direction with CPU and MOBO in terms of NAS, as the power is not need, just if I was to put support potentially 5-15 people in the future it could adapt. But then if I choose a CPU and MOBO that is less than expectation I will have to spend more money. Never had a NAs before other than an old PC running FreeNAS.

I think I am trying to reach a broad number of needs. I think if I go for another MOBO and CPU I am probably better of in terms of NAS, considering I can probably get away with it for 2 years and then just keep it for dedicated account backups and log books rather than many people sharing files.

Ill start with another approach and see what I can find.

Cheers,

AirTech

Hey guys,

Thanx for addressing the issues. The budget of $1200 is not to steep (I have it as a maximum spend) believe it or not but the advice on overclocking I probably should not of chose them for that as I void warranties possibly. I do think I have started of with wrong board and gone for simplicity over value. If I choose a mobo like you guys I can get away with less spending. The hard drives I chose had a warranty for the 24/7 uptime for 3 years (I know other HDD can be as good but liked the guarantee), I did not choose them for all the other silly features and I liked the size.

Thanks for sharing specs. I definitely feel I was going for the wrong direction with CPU and MOBO in terms of NAS, as the power is not need, just if I was to put support potentially 5-15 people in the future it could adapt. But then if I choose a CPU and MOBO that is less than expectation I will have to spend more money. Never had a NAs before other than an old PC running FreeNAS.

I think I am trying to reach a broad number of needs. I think if I go for another MOBO and CPU I am probably better of in terms of NAS, considering I can probably get away with it for 2 years and then just keep it for dedicated account backups and log books rather than many people sharing files.

Ill start with another approach and see what I can find.

Cheers,

AirTech

Oh thanx for noticing that I put the wrong CPU in the basket that's a LGA 1156 socket CPU my bad TYVM!