Thinking about inexpensive NAS box for home
I’m thinking about building out an inexpensive network-attached storage (NAS) computer for use at home, and accessible remotely.
At present, I’m looking at refurbished Lenovo ThinkStation P510 units. The units I’ve seen have four expansion bays for 2.5″ drives inside the case. I’m leaning toward 2-terabyte SSD drives but these get costly, especially at sizes larger than 2 terabytes. With careful shopping, I could get 4-terabyte hard drives.
For software, I’m definitely looking at Unraid. They offer a service that echoes a cloud-based system, too. The cost of this software is a one-time payment, no subscription!
I have been interested in the natural world since a very early age. My first career as a mining and exploration geologist took me around the world. In 1992, I began to focus on the conservation of natural resources. I enjoy sailing, working with WordPress and Linux, and amateur radio. It probably goes without saying that I also like to travel!