BUILD First FreeNas Build Lenovo TS140 12GB

[subz3ro]

So I need a simple nas to mainly store and stream movie collection, backup files and run a teamspeak server.

I was thinking the Lenovo TS140 with an additional 8GB added on for 12gb total memory would work great for my needs. Is there anything I am missing for this build? Would this work good for me? Any advice is welcome, thanks! I will be running 2 WD Red 3TB drives and I'm planning on getting a third later on.

Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 70A4000HUX i3-4130 3.4GHz 4GB Ram
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6EK9J2/?tag=ozlp-20

Crucial 8GB Single DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL11 Unbuffered ECC UDIMM 240-Pin Server Memory CT102472BA160B
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG8ZNI/?tag=ozlp-20

SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 16GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FYNSZA/?tag=ozlp-20

 

[marbus90]

Hardware selection is acceptable, but read up on vdev/zpool layout. you might want to start with more disks - that model supports up to 5x3.5" internal.

 

[subz3ro]

So 3 drives would be good then? I will read up on it later when I have time.

 

[gpsguy]

4 drives in RAiDz2 would probably be a better choice if you value your data.


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[marbus90]

Five SATA ports and Five bays are available. So Five disks in radz2 is the best choice for that system.

 

[Robert Smith]

Take a look at TS440 too; it is a slightly bigger case, which takes disk trays. They are usually about the same price as TS140, and may be a better match for a NAS with room to grow.

 

[subz3ro]

I already ordered the ts140 and if I ever plan on expanding, I will end up building a skylake system most likely. The ts140 should be suited for my needs. So raidz2 requires a minimum of 4 drives? What kind of array can I run with 3 drives and would it really be worth it for the extra drive?

 

[anodos]

I already ordered the ts140 and if I ever plan on expanding, I will end up building a skylake system most likely. The ts140 should be suited for my needs. So raidz2 requires a minimum of 4 drives?

Yes

What kind of array can I run with 3 drives?

One that will make you regret not buying another drive. ;)

 

[Robert Smith]

If you want to buy another 4GB module cheap, let me know. I have them pulled from new TS140 servers. They come with either 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 Samsung modules; I have both kinds.

BTW, these are dual channel systems, for best performance, you should install memory modules in identical pairs. Performance probably does not matter too much for a NAS, you will be limited by your network interface anyway.

 

[marbus90]

well, 3 disks would be raidz, but that isn't feasible with todays HDD sizes. you could easily see an error during resilvering of a defective disk = data loss.