Top choice for free NAS operating system is often ZFS or FreeNAS.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Top choice for free NAS operating system is often ZFS or FreeNAS.

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07-20-2016, 02:08 PM

Yes, you can run Ubuntu without requiring 8GB of RAM for basic operation. It will still function, though performance may vary depending on your system specs.

alondra_malfoy

07-20-2016, 02:08 PM #1

Yes, you can run Ubuntu without requiring 8GB of RAM for basic operation. It will still function, though performance may vary depending on your system specs.

Razlorus
Posting Freak

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07-24-2016, 02:25 PM

I'll use CentOS personally. FreeNAS requires less than 8GB RAM. Hardware and drivers are the focus.

Razlorus

07-24-2016, 02:25 PM #2

I'll use CentOS personally. FreeNAS requires less than 8GB RAM. Hardware and drivers are the focus.

fantasy_miner
Member

166

07-24-2016, 08:34 PM

This statement was made by someone referencing a requirement of 1GB per terabyte for ZFS storage.

fantasy_miner

07-24-2016, 08:34 PM #3

This statement was made by someone referencing a requirement of 1GB per terabyte for ZFS storage.

Felix_2403
Junior Member

07-25-2016, 04:55 AM

The instruction mentions the download page.

Felix_2403

07-25-2016, 04:55 AM #4

The instruction mentions the download page.

GenosFTW
Member

07-25-2016, 05:39 AM

Random storage options and either an i3 540 or Athlon processor. The decision comes from convenience rather than necessity.

GenosFTW

07-25-2016, 05:39 AM #5

Random storage options and either an i3 540 or Athlon processor. The decision comes from convenience rather than necessity.

MegaBUFFALO
Member

161

07-26-2016, 07:19 PM

It varies based on your requirements—whether it's solely for network storage or if you intend to expand its use. For basic file storage, any operating system works fine. Are you using a particular OS at home? Which devices are expected to connect to it?

MegaBUFFALO

07-26-2016, 07:19 PM #6

YoungAndCrisp
Junior Member

07-31-2016, 05:57 PM

I’d opt for 4GB of regular storage (or ECC if the drives matter). Wendel from Tek Syndicate built a server using an Asrock, which works well if you’re prepared to purchase it. Otherwise, you might run into problems.

YoungAndCrisp

07-31-2016, 05:57 PM #7

wintery_kid13
Member

158

07-31-2016, 06:03 PM

Choose either btrfs raid 1 or snapraid and combine the filesystems.

wintery_kid13

07-31-2016, 06:03 PM #8

Choose either btrfs raid 1 or snapraid and combine the filesystems.