- Oct 1, 2017
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I recently saw an article about using a old laptop as a NAS. So i thought i will also give it a try.
I have a old Acer Aspire 5740g, with Core i5-430m and 4GB ram. Also has a graphics card ati 5650HD. Detailed specs are here: External Link
I do not need raid, it will mostly serve as file sharing and media server to stream movies to TV and other devices.
Now the problem is i already have external HDDs 3 x 4TBs (USB 3).
The laptop does has a 10/100/1000 LAN, but has USB2 and Sata II (3 Gbps). What is the best way to use my usb 3 external HDD in such a way that it gives best output.
So far i have thought about using msata port (take out wifi card) and use port multiplier to connect the drives using sata to usb 3 converter. not sure though !!!
I am open to suggestions.
thanks in advance
Ankit
I have a old Acer Aspire 5740g, with Core i5-430m and 4GB ram. Also has a graphics card ati 5650HD. Detailed specs are here: External Link
I do not need raid, it will mostly serve as file sharing and media server to stream movies to TV and other devices.
Now the problem is i already have external HDDs 3 x 4TBs (USB 3).
The laptop does has a 10/100/1000 LAN, but has USB2 and Sata II (3 Gbps). What is the best way to use my usb 3 external HDD in such a way that it gives best output.
So far i have thought about using msata port (take out wifi card) and use port multiplier to connect the drives using sata to usb 3 converter. not sure though !!!
I am open to suggestions.
thanks in advance
Ankit
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