Hello FreeNAS,
I'm new to FreeNAS and I'm planning to build my home NAS server.
Why?
1- Store a lot of media files (movies, music, pictures).
2- Streaming 4k and HD contents to 5 to 10 devices. (Kodi, Plex)
3- Store sensitive work documents.
4- VirtualBox VMs. (maybe)
5- Private cloud space for some lite files. (not sure if its possible).
What's important?
1- Availability.
2- Security.
3-Performance.
4- Future Expansion.
4- High transfer speed between my main PC and NAS.
5- Most important of course, NOT LOSING MY DATA.
The Server:
I went through cyberjock's thread (Hardware recommendations) and plan the following:
CPU : Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard : Supermicro X10SLL-F Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory : Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage : 4x Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case : Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply :Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Total: $1283.95
build link http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9BYQkL
Help!?
1- Is the build OK, Does it serve my needs? if not, How can I enhance it?
2- Do you recommend this over $670 QNAP TS-651 or $760 Synology DS1515+, both diskless.
3- What RAID configuration should I go with.
4- Is it possible to reduce the cost.
I hope I did explain my situation clearly.
Thank you.
I'm new to FreeNAS and I'm planning to build my home NAS server.
Why?
1- Store a lot of media files (movies, music, pictures).
2- Streaming 4k and HD contents to 5 to 10 devices. (Kodi, Plex)
3- Store sensitive work documents.
4- VirtualBox VMs. (maybe)
5- Private cloud space for some lite files. (not sure if its possible).
What's important?
1- Availability.
2- Security.
3-Performance.
4- Future Expansion.
4- High transfer speed between my main PC and NAS.
5- Most important of course, NOT LOSING MY DATA.
The Server:
I went through cyberjock's thread (Hardware recommendations) and plan the following:
CPU : Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard : Supermicro X10SLL-F Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory : Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage : 4x Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case : Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply :Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Total: $1283.95
build link http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9BYQkL
Help!?
1- Is the build OK, Does it serve my needs? if not, How can I enhance it?
2- Do you recommend this over $670 QNAP TS-651 or $760 Synology DS1515+, both diskless.
3- What RAID configuration should I go with.
4- Is it possible to reduce the cost.
I hope I did explain my situation clearly.
Thank you.
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