Hey Folks!
I have been using linux to run a media server for a while, but I am impressed with FreeNAS and want to build a server.
I need some recommendations on storage. I have a stack of parts, including HDDs that I would like to use to build the server.
My main goal for this setup is to provide access to my media for the whole family, and maybe provide simple file sharing in a mixed Apple/Microsoft/Android environment.
I have the following components -- I have some used and then some newly purchased
Supermicro X10SLM+F-O, 32gb Crucial ECC RAM, E3-1231V3
PSUs - I have two good PSUs on hand, and really don't want to go for another one, but will if absolutely necessary -- a 430w and a 550W.
I have a good Rosewill case, so I am set -- able to expand to 10 drives if necessary.
For storage... It's really a random mix of drives...
32GB Supermicro SATADOM
2x Toshiba PH3500U 5TB
1x Seagate 4TB
3x WD Green 2TB
So, after all this... Can I use these parts to begin a build for media storage/serving and also filesharing using FreeNAS, or do I need to go another route?
I have been using linux to run a media server for a while, but I am impressed with FreeNAS and want to build a server.
I need some recommendations on storage. I have a stack of parts, including HDDs that I would like to use to build the server.
My main goal for this setup is to provide access to my media for the whole family, and maybe provide simple file sharing in a mixed Apple/Microsoft/Android environment.
I have the following components -- I have some used and then some newly purchased
Supermicro X10SLM+F-O, 32gb Crucial ECC RAM, E3-1231V3
PSUs - I have two good PSUs on hand, and really don't want to go for another one, but will if absolutely necessary -- a 430w and a 550W.
I have a good Rosewill case, so I am set -- able to expand to 10 drives if necessary.
For storage... It's really a random mix of drives...
32GB Supermicro SATADOM
2x Toshiba PH3500U 5TB
1x Seagate 4TB
3x WD Green 2TB
So, after all this... Can I use these parts to begin a build for media storage/serving and also filesharing using FreeNAS, or do I need to go another route?