Topic: NAS Recommendation

[aaronji]

The main use case for NAS is availability, so if you need to keep a lot of files online, and it's worth powering spinning drives, then it might be a good idea for you.

Personally I just use JBOD (just a bunch of discs) because I don't require 24/7 access to media files.

My NAS is connected directly to my stereo via a cat. 5 cable. I can easily access any music I might want to play. It is much more convenient than dealing with multiple external drives. I also use it to do a local backup of my computer's hard drive. It's also possible to connect via the web from any device, which can be handy...

The SSDs I used are quiet and run cool.

[morst]

I heard that enterprise drives run hot, because they are made to be run in a data center which has large cooling apparatus.

My pair of 6 TB drives are running at 75 degrees right now and they're tucked into a corner that isn't extremely well ventilated.  (Granted that they're pretty much idle right now).  The two 12's are running around 90 degrees while being used.

Are you using "enterprise" class drives?

[mrfender]

I heard that enterprise drives run hot, because they are made to be run in a data center which has large cooling apparatus.

My pair of 6 TB drives are running at 75 degrees right now and they're tucked into a corner that isn't extremely well ventilated.  (Granted that they're pretty much idle right now).  The two 12's are running around 90 degrees while being used.

Are you using "enterprise" class drives?

The 6TB drives are just regular WD Reds but the 12TBs are "enterprise" ones.  Got them off Ebay from a company that sells data center pulls (they had about 8k hours on them when I bought them).  They are a slightly louder but not a big deal for me.

[bruizer16]

An m1 Mac mini and a jbod enclosure

I wish I had the tech knowledge and free time to make this work! Checking out the Synology now…

DP, I met you at the Tapers Choice show at the Earl a couple of weeks ago. I have ordered the MK41v mic caps and Baby N Box. Unfortunately they sent me MK41 by mistake and having to through the return process.

I could not find a DM process here so trying to contact you with this response. If there is a DM feature it would be great if you would DM me. I would like to put together a rig like you had for open taping with the MK41v's (e.g., pole clamp, and attachment for mounting the mics). Would like some advice on what to buy. Thanks.

[daspyknows]

I am a happy Synology customer.  Avoid Buffalo at all costs.  I had a couple Buffalo units and they all died within 90 days of warranty expiration and the drives became toast.  I had the technician support executive tell me there is planned obsolescence.  I get that but not when warranty expires.

[rocksuitcase]

An m1 Mac mini and a jbod enclosure

I wish I had the tech knowledge and free time to make this work! Checking out the Synology now…

DP, I met you at the Tapers Choice show at the Earl a couple of weeks ago. I have ordered the MK41v mic caps and Baby N Box. Unfortunately they sent me MK41 by mistake and having to through the return process.

I could not find a DM process here so trying to contact you with this response. If there is a DM feature it would be great if you would DM me. I would like to put together a rig like you had for open taping with the MK41v's (e.g., pole clamp, and attachment for mounting the mics). Would like some advice on what to buy. Thanks.

bruizer16- Welcome.
A} it takes a certain amount of posts to be allowed PM priveleges. (I think 50, but admins can correct or affirm)
B} DP can answer for himself, but a good start with clamps is either Manfrotto superclamp or a 9Solutions savior clamp:
    https://www.adorama.com/bg2900.html          superclamp
     https://www.9.solutions/portfolio-item/savior-clamp/        {these come in many styles, studs, no studs, etc)
C} A lot of us use custom mic mounts- some made by Scott, formerly sold through SRS. Many tapers might have extras or be selling them in the YS (Yardsale section) .     I guess he moved to e-bay: https://www.ebay.com/str/srsrecordingservices

Good luck taping- ask questions and go make recordings!!!     ENJOY!   

[tedyun]

The Synology's are nice - my cousin has this setup for his NAS.

Personally, I put mine together using some old PC parts and I populated it with a bunch of HDDs. I installed TrueNAS Scale which is a freeware, enterprise grade NAS OS. I'm very happy with it, but I think it's overkill for what I need.

I also put together another NAS using an old Netgear ReadyNAS. This was just to play around with, and it is too underpowered for what I need it. But for this test system I used Unraid. The OS is a bit hard to navigate, but once you figure it out, I think I like Unraid better than TrueNAS.

My NAS was originally designed to offload my photos, videos, audio recordings and data. But I got hooked on the *ARR self-hosting applications, and now I am using it as a customized content-streaming. Another nice feature is hosting an image-sharing cloud storage through Immich. This allows me and my family to backup their photos from their phones, and delete them from their phone storage. This obviates the need for iCloud, Google Photos, etc.