7 hours ago
I am a newbie. And yup, the configurations and choices one can make with building a NAS are overwhelming. I have learned just a bit: I need an 8-10TB home storage. My photos are being pruned, so not a huge amount, no real need for a media server. Just file storage that is accessible worldwide for the years to come that will be a bit cheaper and more local than paying for cloud storage.
I know this much:
- I'll get a new router, open source DD-WRT preferred, perhaps a GL-inet.
- I'll get HDD's, perhaps IronWolf or the like.
My initial plan was to get a used NAS enclosure on Ebay etc, perhaps from 2022-2023. And the HDD's will be new.
A few Q's:
- yup: how many bays, what size drives for a typical RAID setup?
- what is a good used 2022-2023 NAS that will accept some smaller sized HDD's that:
- is relatively cheap
- Easy-ish setup, with some options.
- isn't HUGE
- and has some modern features.
Suggestions?
thank you!
I know this much:
- I'll get a new router, open source DD-WRT preferred, perhaps a GL-inet.
- I'll get HDD's, perhaps IronWolf or the like.
My initial plan was to get a used NAS enclosure on Ebay etc, perhaps from 2022-2023. And the HDD's will be new.
A few Q's:
- yup: how many bays, what size drives for a typical RAID setup?
- what is a good used 2022-2023 NAS that will accept some smaller sized HDD's that:
- is relatively cheap
- Easy-ish setup, with some options.
- isn't HUGE
- and has some modern features.
Suggestions?
thank you!