Also covers RAID (but not the kind that kills insects)

Storage Arc [3/3]

We’ve talked about them before, so let’s finally explain it! Setting up Network Attached Storage (also known as a NAS) may seem like quite a task with all of the things you need to figure out before getting started; luckily, you know a guy. (It’s us, we can explain the thing)

Sources:

NAS Definition:

• Redhat.com, Accessed: 24 March 2021, “What is network-attached storage?”
• Seagate US (Seagate.com), Accessed: 24 March 2021, “What is NAS (Network Attached Storage) and Why is NAS Important for Small Businesses?”

Prebuilt Boxes:

• Synology NAS
• Netgear ReadyNAS
• QNAP NAS
• ASUSTOR

NAS Software:

• Github.com, TrueNAS Project
• TrueNAS Website
• Unraid Website

TrueNAS Core Tutorials:

• ServeTheHome @ Youtube.com, “TrueNAS Core ZFS NAS Build Walkthrough in a SilverStone CS381 Chassis”
• Craft Computing @ Youtube.com, “FreeNAS Home Server Tutorial” (Old branding of TrueNAS Core, but may be relevant still)

RAID:

• PCMag Encyclopedia, Accessed: 24 March 2021, “RAID”
• Steadfast Blog (Hosting Provider), 26 May 2020, “(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About RAID”
• QNAP Support, “My RAID (RAID1,RAID5,RAID6) is in degraded mode. What should I do?”

Why avoid SMR Drives:

• ServeTheHome, 28 May 2020, “WD Red SMR vs CMR Tested Avoid Red SMR“
• Linus Tech Tips @ Youtube.com, “Why are Drive Manufacturers in BIG TROUBLE?”

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