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JBOD into a NAS with PC - Enquiries - 10-06-2022
Hello.
I already have an ITX pc built into the NZXT H1 case and my motherboard has 2.5Gbe port + USB 3.2 gen 2.
NAS solutions in my country are very expensive.
I was wondering if I could get a 4 bay docking station that has USB 3.2 gen 2 support and connect it to my existing PC.
Then use a VM for any NAS OS and setup RAID 5 and use my PC as a NAS server for all the other computers on my Local Network.
Would love to know your thoughts?
Pros? Cons? Speeds?
RE: JBOD into a NAS with PC - ed - 10-07-2022
Yes, you could install DSM on a PC, here is how https://nascompares.com/2018/09/27/xpenology-how-to-install-synology-dsm-on-your-custom-built-nas/
But I would recommend connecting those drives via SATA/ Get a PCIe card if you need more SATA connections.
Accidental drive removal would corrupt data.
I hope this helps.