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https://immich.app/docs/administration/user-management/ Immich supports multiple users, each with their own library.

For my important data I always use Raid 6 or SHR-2, so that's my safeguard. And for real important data I also have a external cloud backup

To be honest, I didn’t test so proactively as described in the articuleren. Only a long smart test. I think I am lucky, I didn’t had major issues with HDDs in the past. But with new HDDs I expect to run more tests

I tested it once. I installed TrueNas on 3 USB drives (2 drive mirror), just for fun. It was very slooooowwwww and the first USB drive died after 2 weeks. If you like an experiment, go ahead. If you want a stable system, listen to @PsychoWards and @Mr_Stig and but the $13 ssd.

I’ve spent multiple days of my life troubleshooting iGPU issues with Proxmox, so I completely understand what you mean. When I look at the price difference between the KF and K versions (9 euros), it might actually be more practical to go for the version with the iGPU. That way, you have the flexibility to choose which GPU to use.

Hi @ianbeeldens, do you already have a case? €100 is not much. I think refurbished hardware is the way to go. Can you tell a little bit more about what you want to do with HexOs?

@ubergeek Nice recommendation. One question: why do you recommend a CPU without iGPU? If you want to use e.g. Plex in the future, you need a GPU anyway. Or do you have a specific reason to go for a dedicated GPU in that case? Just wondering what the reason behind this choice is.

Hi, It was fun to read! Interesting to see HexOS through fresh eyes. I've been playing with computer hardware since I was 12, so many things in HexOS that seem simple to me might not be as straightforward if you're not looking at them through a tech lens. Keep writing! I’m looking forward to the next episode!

Like @Mobius said, It could work, but you need to like troubleshooting and prepare for a lot of trial and error. If you search on "usb c das truenas scale" you will find positive examples of specific DAS devices in combination with Truenas. But you will also read about a lot of trouble. I wouldn't take the risk.

Hi @Jasper Slade This is the beginning of a great journey. I’d do the same, start with the hardware you already have. Once you've been at it for a while, you'll naturally figure out what you really need and what matters most to you. The journey is often more rewarding than the destination. Because once you reach your goal, you’ll probably already be looking for the next challenge! (or new hardware 🙂)

In do the same with new hdds. Until now I didn’t buy refurbished disk. But like you said, it’s an expensive hobby.

I have a creality K1 and I can recommend this 3D printer. The only downside for me is that the printbed is not big enough for 10 inch rack parts. I don't have the multi fillament feeder, but that's an option. The K1 max and the K2 plus combo (with multi filament feeder) are also available and have a bigger printbed. There is a pretty big price difference between the K1 ($389) and the K2 plus Combo ($1499). I don't have experience with other brands.

🙂This is a nice build. I really like it. It looks special.

I'm in favor of making it possible to add a one-drive pool. However, it should be a solution suitable for multiple user groups. Users like @theking8713 know what they're doing and should have the option to create a pool with a single disk and disable warnings. Less experienced users, on the other hand, should be made aware of the risks of a one-disk pool. Creating such a pool shouldn't be too easy either, as the risk of data loss is significantly higher compared to multi-disk pools.

Please keep us posted. I love to see the progress of your project.

@ubergeek, een excellent video. A lot good advice! To add on that. A more general advice. Before you start buying hardware, define what you need and what you want to do with your NAS / server. If you find this difficult or you don't want to spend time on reading and investigating, then it's better to for a more out of the box ready product. @ubergeek shows a lot of options, but you have to decide what fits best.

Competition: Zima Cube pro price barebone price is $1099 including memory and ssd Terramaster F6-424 Max $900 Ugreen DXP6800 Pro 6-Bay $1199 Synology DS1621+ for $900 which is 4 years old now Minisforum N5 pro (not on the market, guestimate of $600-$900 on Reddit) The AOOSTAR WTR PRO AMD Ryzen 7 5825u 4 Bay Nas Mini PC is $399 My guess is that it'll be between the Minisforum N5 pro and WTR 4 Pro 4 bay AMD. I think that should be reasonable. The competition uses more expensive Intel CPU (Except Minisforum) Remark: I am more familiar with the prices in Europe. I used Amazon.com for the dollar prices. But perhaps you can get a better bargain somewhere else. @Dylan, what do you think?

The three SSDs are cooled with a separate fan, so that should be fine. One thing to keep in mind is to buy SSDs that don’t consume too much power and therefore don’t generate as much heat. For example, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus is an SSD that stays relatively cool. Other brands also possible. There are plenty of SSD reviews available, such as on ServeTheHome.com. One more thing—the MS-01 has both 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE network connections. However, the 10 GbE port is SFP+, which is something to keep in mind.

btw: "If I understand correctly, you can't install HexOS on the array itself, so for that we'd opt omitting the wifi card in favour of a 2230 NVMe SSD. " --> this is correct

Hi Antares, You can definitely run HexOS on the MS-01. Personally, I don't think the MS-01 is the ideal NAS device. You can indeed add extra SSDs via PCIe to M.2, but cooling will become a challenge. The MS-01 is widely used as a server in many homelabs. I have one myself—it's truly a brilliant device! Minisforum did develop a prototype expansion card with four SSDs, but it was never released due to heat issues. The great thing about the MS-01 is that it packs a lot of performance into a small case—actually too much for a NAS. At the same time, it has just too few expansion options for storage to be an ideal NAS solution. But don't get me wrong—you can definitely run HexOS on an MS-01. With the setup you’re proposing, you’ll be good to go!

@Dylan, the WTR pro specs looks promissing (still rumors) 🙂. 6 HDD bays, 6 nvme, 10 gbe and 2,5 gbe network and an AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU. I have seen on the AOOSTAR facebook page that they expect the release in Q1 2025. I am afraid that I also will spend some extra money on hardware this year.

@Mobius created a nice setup. An alternative could be a machine like the WTR pro N100. @Dylan, what is your experience with running Plex on a N100? Another alternative could be running HexOs on NAS devices from QNAP, Terramaster or Ugreen. See nascompares.com for guides. For a full selfbuild NAS the Jonsbo case is great. And the hardware on the list of Mobius is more then sufficient.

Network: 2,5gbe is more furture proof and works also with a 1 gbe switch. (You can upgrade your switch later) hdds: you can start with 3 hdds of 4 TB in raidz1. Then you will have 8tb of storage and you can expansie with extra HDDs videocard: given your budget and also with power efficiency in mind, it’s best to use a iGPU. (Integrated gpu in the CPU). Intel cpu’s are the better options for hardware based transcoding. (Needed for Plex or Jellyfin.

@Insanittyx, you can build a NAS from many different types of hardware, and you can use that NAS for many different purposes. There is no generic answer. To give you a good response, you’ll need to be more specific about what you want (as @Mobius also asked). Choosing hardware is always a trade-off between component cost, performance, power consumption, and form factor. Here are some questions to consider: What do you want to use the NAS for? (Which apps, storage needs, etc.) What are your GPU requirements? (Do you plan to use Jellyfin or Plex?) How much storage do you need? How big/small should the case be? What network speed do you require? How important is power efficiency?

Here is also an alternative for the Jonsbo N5. Then you have something to choose 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr5MjhgPz_c