B34N
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- Jul 6, 2014
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I'm looking for a reliable and easy way to store my data so that I can access it from any of the devices in my home. I'm in the process of learning about FreeNAS and I like what I see but I'm having a hard time determining if it's a good fit for me.
In order of priority, this is what I'm looking to do:
Critical Data Storage – I currently have ~30GB of data that I would consider critical and irreplaceable. Normally new content is added rather than changed. I currently use a combination of Dropbox and google drive to protect that data but I would prefer something a bit more seamless.
Replaceable Data Storage – The bulk of my content is for my HTPCs. That content is generally removed after consumption. It is not irreplaceable but would be a PITA if lost.
Usenet Download Server – I've recently started using sabnzbd, couchpotato and sickbeard on an old P4. I can see myself digging more into them and expanding into more related applications which are available as FreeNAS plugins.
My Questions:
Is FreeNAS way overkill for what I'm looking to accomplish? It seems like doing it “right” will cost me a significant amount.
Based on the above, would RAIDZ2 be the recommendation?
Can I add HDs to a FreeNAS box that is running RAIDZ2 but have those HDs independent from the RAID? I have a few HDs laying around that I might want to add to the NAS but I but don't need backup or performance.
Will going to 16GB be worth the extra expense for my purposes?
Will the plug-ins require additional memory or CPU performance?
Are there “turnkey” recommended hardware configurations? I would prefer a rackmount system. I see that there is FreeNAS Mini for an OTS solution that is non-rackmount. Any thought on how much less $$$ I would spend if I did the same on my own? I'm open to paying for a solution if I can justify the differential in price.
Thank you,
B34N
In order of priority, this is what I'm looking to do:
Critical Data Storage – I currently have ~30GB of data that I would consider critical and irreplaceable. Normally new content is added rather than changed. I currently use a combination of Dropbox and google drive to protect that data but I would prefer something a bit more seamless.
Replaceable Data Storage – The bulk of my content is for my HTPCs. That content is generally removed after consumption. It is not irreplaceable but would be a PITA if lost.
Usenet Download Server – I've recently started using sabnzbd, couchpotato and sickbeard on an old P4. I can see myself digging more into them and expanding into more related applications which are available as FreeNAS plugins.
My Questions:
Is FreeNAS way overkill for what I'm looking to accomplish? It seems like doing it “right” will cost me a significant amount.
Based on the above, would RAIDZ2 be the recommendation?
Can I add HDs to a FreeNAS box that is running RAIDZ2 but have those HDs independent from the RAID? I have a few HDs laying around that I might want to add to the NAS but I but don't need backup or performance.
Will going to 16GB be worth the extra expense for my purposes?
Will the plug-ins require additional memory or CPU performance?
Are there “turnkey” recommended hardware configurations? I would prefer a rackmount system. I see that there is FreeNAS Mini for an OTS solution that is non-rackmount. Any thought on how much less $$$ I would spend if I did the same on my own? I'm open to paying for a solution if I can justify the differential in price.
Thank you,
B34N