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See this article. Perhaps it give you enough insight, so you can make a choice. https://b3n.org/truenas-vs-proxmox/

It really depends on what the goal of your server is. I have two licenses. I run HexOS bare metal, where the main purpose is data storage and backup. I also have a Proxmox server that runs a HexOS VM. I use Proxmox with PBS as my virtualization platform and HexOS/TrueNAS for storage. However, HexOS/TrueNAS can also be used as an app and virtualization platform. To some extent, Proxmox and TrueNAS share similar functions, but each has its own focus and strengths.

Looking forward to the Q3 release. Bring it on!

I have this same experience. The NAS functionality is pretty stable.

This would be a nice feature. A lot of people struggle with reverse proxy setup.

Nice!

Or low power 10 gbe. https://www.servethehome.com/new-intel-e610-nics-shown-for-low-power-10gbase-t-and-2-5gbe/ It will take some time until we will see the NIC chip in prosumer products. But it is promissing. Watching my low power 10 gbe network speeds while doing nothing 🤣

I think you are right, but it is still tempting to try a 10 gbe network 😉. But I don't do video editing or things like that. So probably after the first backup my 10 gbe network will do nothing most of the time. For me the upgrade from 1 gbe to 2,5 gbe feels like a major upgrade. And from an energy use perspective 2,5 gbe is more the sweetspot.

I am thinking about a small network upgrade. The backbone of my network is already 10 gbe (SPF+). But my main network is still 2,5 gbe. I have a Mikrotik router and 2 Mikrotik switches in a 10 inch rack. I like to add a 10 gbe copper switch. I have already a few devices with a 10 gbe NIC on board. 2,5 gbe is nice, but 10 gbe is the extended version of nice 🙂

I have the same hobby 🙂. But the good news is, a homelab is never finished. There always will be new hardware.

I can’t test this right now. I have to upgrade my switch to 10 gbe first.

I have the same issue. HexOs shows my 10 gbe NIC as 5 gbe.

Thank you for this guide. I was able to install HexOs in UTM on a M3.

FYI. An update from Robbie on Nascompares https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybOVCqDSLVg

Can you make a screenshot of your VM hardware tab?

@freid, please keep us updated. You are one of the first who can play with the WTR MAX! I am really curious about your experiences with this device.

It's not recommended to run TrueNas updtaes since it can break HexOs.

JellyFin will be one of the first apps which will be added to HexOsin Q3. See Quote latest HexOs status update: Jellyfin & App Updates Coming in Q3 While we have plans for improvements to both Plex and Immich in our future, I wanted to take a moment to make a public commitment now that our next curated app will be Jellyfin. This completely free and open source solution has a sleek user interface has been a breath of fresh air for many, and I hope to even get Linus from LTT to use it in the not-too-distant future.

balenaEtcher works for me in UEFI mode

I noticed also this pattern.

A backup of the Truenas config file is always a good idea. What you could consider is to buy two 128 GB sata SSDs and use them as OS mirror. You can buy a TLC sata 128 gb SSD for approx. 10 to 15 euros. I expect the $ price will be the same. You have a very nice system with pretty good components. I would spend the extra $30,- Just my 2 cents

both HexOs and Truenas are on the website:

I have the same issue with my Lincstation N2. My 10 gbe port shows up as 5 gbe. I didn't do a deep dive yet. I wil run some network test later on.

@ulfn, I have another question for you. What is your experience with the cooling of your newly build SFF NAS? And how about the noise?

@Dylan, another SFF NAS device: https://www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-me-mini-n150