reapers_dirge
n00b
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- Jan 25, 2006
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Hey all
so i think i finally have the time and capacity to build my own nas. didn't really wanna by one cause i reckon i can build one cheaper, better, etc.
with the good reviews of freenas why shouldn't i do it.
anyway i was hoping you all could chip in with some info, there is still a bit i don't understand.
here's my basic plan
id like this nas to flexible in terms of drive additions, if i need to add two at a time so be it.
custom case, will plan this around final parts i settle on.
x2: 6x sata backplanes sata disks of course
os: freenas
mainboard and ram: (based off your input)
raid config/controller: (as above obviously has to support linux)
what id like help with is
raid card selections
and raid config
was thinking raid 5 but i dunno, i wanna keep adding drives over time, and have them hot swappable if possible. id like to manage one array but if needs be two are fine.
id like to start off with 2x 2tbs and go from there.
if possible could someone point me to a good raid faq, i still dont know how the backplane integrates with the raid controller.
let loose and dont hold back, thanks all.
oh and pix too if i get this thing off the ground, i cant wait to kick this project off!
so i think i finally have the time and capacity to build my own nas. didn't really wanna by one cause i reckon i can build one cheaper, better, etc.
with the good reviews of freenas why shouldn't i do it.
anyway i was hoping you all could chip in with some info, there is still a bit i don't understand.
here's my basic plan
id like this nas to flexible in terms of drive additions, if i need to add two at a time so be it.
custom case, will plan this around final parts i settle on.
x2: 6x sata backplanes sata disks of course
os: freenas
mainboard and ram: (based off your input)
raid config/controller: (as above obviously has to support linux)
what id like help with is
raid card selections
and raid config
was thinking raid 5 but i dunno, i wanna keep adding drives over time, and have them hot swappable if possible. id like to manage one array but if needs be two are fine.
id like to start off with 2x 2tbs and go from there.
if possible could someone point me to a good raid faq, i still dont know how the backplane integrates with the raid controller.
let loose and dont hold back, thanks all.
oh and pix too if i get this thing off the ground, i cant wait to kick this project off!
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