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NAS Server OS/Software Suggestions (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I want a NAS solution to back up my PC and host media files, but prebuilt NAS solutions are incredibly expensive and underwhelming and so I'm planning to build one. Does anyone have recommendations for a NAS interface?

I'm brand new to server management and would prefer something user friendly. I have used linux mint, but currently use windows as my daily driver (planning to switch to mint soon). I'd be fine with a dedicated NAS OS or with something I could run on mint since I'm already familiar with that distro.

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[–] pastermil 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Like... How much RAM?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (3 children)

It depends on how much data. I would say 128Gib is a safe bet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Perhaps a safe bet but crazy . Anything over 8 GB will work and 16 gigs or more will work well. The more the better but don’t get the wrong idea from Mr. 128 GB.

[–] pastermil 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's a lot of RAM for a NAS...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

It is needed as spinning rust is slow. It also depends on what you are using it for. 128gb is a safe bet but depending on your needs you could go lower.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

🤣 My TrueNAS server with 16GB servers files just fine.