Hey guys,
I have experience with traditional computers, but not a whole lot with NAS servers.
Here are some of the parts I have laying around that I plan on using:
Asus M5A78L-M LX(AM3+ mATX)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131795
AMD FX-4100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996
Kingston 2x4gb RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173
Coolermaster 550 watt PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038
Random 750gb Seagate 7200rpm HDD
I don't have an extra case laying around, so if anyone has any ideas what would work well to house 5-10 HDDS that would be great.
I am planning to start off with between 6-9TB of storage, with redundancy. I will add more drives as space is needed and money is available. Obviously I only have .75TB right now, so what would be the most reliable and cost efficient set up to achieve 6-9TB of space?
I am looking to run either FreeNAS or Windows Server, but I am not sure which to use. The main function of this rig is to be my network backup/storage server.
Thank you in advance for any advice, tips or tricks you might have for me.
In summary: I have random desktop parts laying around and want to make a NAS from it. What hard drive set up should I use to get around 6-9TB with redundancy, what case to fit all my parts into, and what OS should I use?
I have experience with traditional computers, but not a whole lot with NAS servers.
Here are some of the parts I have laying around that I plan on using:
Asus M5A78L-M LX(AM3+ mATX)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131795
AMD FX-4100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996
Kingston 2x4gb RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173
Coolermaster 550 watt PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038
Random 750gb Seagate 7200rpm HDD
I don't have an extra case laying around, so if anyone has any ideas what would work well to house 5-10 HDDS that would be great.
I am planning to start off with between 6-9TB of storage, with redundancy. I will add more drives as space is needed and money is available. Obviously I only have .75TB right now, so what would be the most reliable and cost efficient set up to achieve 6-9TB of space?
I am looking to run either FreeNAS or Windows Server, but I am not sure which to use. The main function of this rig is to be my network backup/storage server.
Thank you in advance for any advice, tips or tricks you might have for me.
In summary: I have random desktop parts laying around and want to make a NAS from it. What hard drive set up should I use to get around 6-9TB with redundancy, what case to fit all my parts into, and what OS should I use?