Editing RAID/NAS First Build

[salvapost]

Hello, I am a Professional into book/photo editing and video. I have a case that has space for 8xHDD and 9xSSD.
I am looking for a convenient way to edit and store my file.

I don’t have too much knowledge on RAID and FreeNAS.

I was thinking to Install FreNAS and create a RAID/NAS with 4/5 HDD for my editing and storage (QNAP style). I can expand it more HDD if needed.

Can I have my regular OS (Windows 10 with a RAID/NAS in the same case?
Which RAID is more convenient?

Thank you for your help.

 

[JJDuru]

While your post is extremely thin on technical details and lacks bare minimum of research, the desired scenario of having FreeNAS & Windows 10 running on the same computer is doable: make a configuration to have an esxi hypervisor, install freenas as a virtual machine and make it use a passthrough SAS controller, create a virtual machine with windows 10.
To be noted, you would still need an additional computer to interact with your nifty config. FreeNAS is not an operating system for desktops.

 

[Evertb1]

I am under the impression that you will be depending on your storage solution for your professional live. But your post also let me think that you are badly in need for a lot of knowledge.

Starting with FreeNAS for your storage is a very involved process. For some time you will have an extra job so to speak. At this point in time I don't think it is advisable for you to start with FreeNAS (or any other diy storage solution) before you are well informed and have a good idea about your wants and needs.

You would be a lot saver with a store bought plug and play solution with support. Of course if you can spend the time and are willing to learn, FreeNAS has a lot to offer.

 

[salvapost]

I would like to thank you for your responses and apologize for my lack of research, after I did that I realize that my questions were not relevant.