akalin
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- Feb 12, 2017
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So I have a custom FreeNAS machine (Fractal 804 case, SuperMicro X11SSL-CF, 6 WD Red HDs, more details) that's been working quite well for a number of years, but now it's time for me to move across the country. What's the best way to ensure that my NAS will survive the move?
I've kept the original box for the case, so I at least have something I can put it in, but the main question for me is whether or not to pull out the HDs to take with me on the plane to my destination (the machine itself, and everything else, will be on a truck).
Pros of taking the HDs with me:
- I can wrap them up and take care while handling them (they'll stay in my carry-on)
- If somehow the machine itself gets lost, I can recreate it.
Cons:
- I might mess something up when pulling them out or putting them back (wrong order, etc.?), leading to data loss.
- Might arouse suspicion at the airport?
The only other option I can think of would be to put some packing material in the case itself and hope for the best.
Has anyone else ever done something like this? Also, any other important things to do that I'm missing?
(Of course, I have backups for my important data, and I'll be backing up my config separately as well.)
I've kept the original box for the case, so I at least have something I can put it in, but the main question for me is whether or not to pull out the HDs to take with me on the plane to my destination (the machine itself, and everything else, will be on a truck).
Pros of taking the HDs with me:
- I can wrap them up and take care while handling them (they'll stay in my carry-on)
- If somehow the machine itself gets lost, I can recreate it.
Cons:
- I might mess something up when pulling them out or putting them back (wrong order, etc.?), leading to data loss.
- Might arouse suspicion at the airport?
The only other option I can think of would be to put some packing material in the case itself and hope for the best.
Has anyone else ever done something like this? Also, any other important things to do that I'm missing?
(Of course, I have backups for my important data, and I'll be backing up my config separately as well.)