Hello,
My name is Mario, 24 y.o. Windows / .NET developer from Belgium. I've been wanting a NAS for a long time, and now based upon recommendations I've chosen FreeNAS to finally power my first system.
I'm a true DIY'er at least when it comes to everything related to IT. Buying something like a Synology is not an option for me ;)
Here is the hardware I've chosen:
Many thanks to the hardware recommendations guide maintainers so I could select it so quickly!
I hope this setup will give me the flexibility to utilize FreeNAS in all it's capacity and experiment with building a full-fledged home server that can handle a few plugins etc.
My intention is to engage with the community whenever I can, and as soon as I start getting to know my way around my system, help other newcomers along.
Any questions or feedback?
Best regards!
My name is Mario, 24 y.o. Windows / .NET developer from Belgium. I've been wanting a NAS for a long time, and now based upon recommendations I've chosen FreeNAS to finally power my first system.
I'm a true DIY'er at least when it comes to everything related to IT. Buying something like a Synology is not an option for me ;)
Here is the hardware I've chosen:
- Enclosure: Fractal Design Node 804
- Mainboard: Supermicro X11SSH-F
- CPU:Intel Xeon E3-1240v6
- RAM: Crucial 2x8GB DDR4 ECC
- PSU: Cooler Master V Series V550
- Boot disk: Samsung 960 EVO MZ M.2 PCI-e
- HDD array: 6x WD Red 3TB (WD30EFRX)
- UPS: Eaton Ellipse PRO 650
Many thanks to the hardware recommendations guide maintainers so I could select it so quickly!
I hope this setup will give me the flexibility to utilize FreeNAS in all it's capacity and experiment with building a full-fledged home server that can handle a few plugins etc.
My intention is to engage with the community whenever I can, and as soon as I start getting to know my way around my system, help other newcomers along.
Any questions or feedback?
Best regards!