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NAS device - Enquiries - 02-14-2023
Want a specific device, but don't know who makes it. IF it is even made. Cant find it yet.
What I want:
Rackmount NAS device. 1U. Maybe 2U but can't believe it really needs to be bigger than 1. Cooling maybe...
NVMe M.2 drives (4+) WD makes them (reds), but what does one put them in?
SFP+ for 10G connectivity to the network
What I Don't want:
Platter Drives. What is this 1999?
Desktop box. I have enough crap on my desk. There is a reason we have racks! I don't need to hug it. I need to put it in the closet and lock the door!
Beehive sounding fans. Yes, it needs to be cooled, yes it will be shut in the closet, but still don't want the noise. (I had a server years ago that was really loud...sold that piece of junk a month after I bought it. It was so loud, I could hear it through the walls)
Nice to have but at this point unnecessary: A+B PSU. I dont have redundant power at the office, so... unless I put it in a data center, not necessary.
Thoughts?
RE: NAS device - ed - 02-17-2023
Based on your requirements, the QNAP TS-464EU with NVMe cache slots and the option to upgrade to a 10Gbe network card would be a good fit. It is a 4-bay rackmount NAS device, and has a compact 1U form factor that should fit nicely in a rack.
In terms of NVMe drives, you can purchase WD Red NVMe SSDs and install them directly into the NVMe cache slots on the device. These drives can help improve performance by serving as a high-speed cache for frequently accessed data.
The QNAP TS-464EU also features a built-in hardware acceleration engine, which should help improve overall performance and reduce the burden on the Celeron processor. The device also has a relatively quiet fan, which should help minimize noise levels.
If you're looking for a device with a redundant power supply, there are other options available, but as you noted, this may not be necessary for your specific use case.
Overall, the QNAP TS-464EU with NVMe cache slots and 10Gbe upgrade option should be a good fit for your requirements.