Today We are gonna talk about the recommended hardware requirements for a Network Attached Storage or NAS, we’re sure most of you know what a NAS is but for those of you who don’t – it’s exactly what it sounds like. a storage device which can be accessed through your personal internet or ethernet network.
So starting off with the difference, much like a custom PC – a custom NAS gives you the option to choose which processor, motherboard or even graphics card you want – which is attached to the storage. Also because you can choose which components you want – you can also make this extremely cost-effective. Much cheaper than a prebuilt NAS.
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CPU for Custom NAS
Starting off with the Processor, For most home and small business users, a dual-core processor with a clock speed of at least 1.0 GHz is recommended. This will ensure that your NAS device can handle multiple data requests simultaneously without any lag or slowdown.
How much RAM would a Custom NAS Require?
This Totally depends on your use case. The more RAM you have, the more programs you can run simultaneously. For most users, at least 8GB of RAM is recommended.
This amount of RAM is sufficient for browsing files, streaming media, and light data transfers. However, if you plan to use your NAS device for more intensive data transfers or media streaming, 16GB of RAM is recommended.
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Storage for Custom NAS
For NAS devices, SSDs are recommended but they tend to be more Premium-priced. HDDs are a more cost-effective option with larger storage capacity and reliability. A minimum storage capacity of 2TB is recommended for home users, but larger capacities are available for businesses.
What is RAID?
RAID, or Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a method of storing data across multiple hard drives. RAID can improve data reliability, increase data transfer speeds, and provide data redundancy in case of a drive failure.
RAID configurations like RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 are supported by the majority of NAS devices. The most basic configuration, RAID 1, mirrors data across two drives. While requiring at least three drives, RAID 5 offers a good balance of data redundancy and storage capacity.
Network Connectivity?
The majority of NAS units have an Ethernet port for wired connections. A gigabit Ethernet port is advised for the majority of home and small business users. For data transfers and media streaming, this will offer a quick and dependable connection. Although some NAS devices also support Wi-Fi, a wired connection is almost always more dependable.
Operating System
The one we most commonly use is TruNAS. This operating system is specifically designed for NAS devices and provides features such as remote access, data backup, and media streaming.
You can also run a variety of different operating systems, like Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows
Additional Considerations
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