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:
NAS Software:
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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