Systm - Episode 60 - Build Your Own NAS

If you're just itching for an excuse to reuse that retired desktop PC or laptop sitting in your closet there here's your chance. Today we'll be looking at the basics of installing FreeNAS, an open-source DIY NAS. So instead of spending money on off the shelf options why not save yourself some cash and make use of the stuff you already have and get a super customizable network storage device to boot.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• DIY
• NAS
• Storage
• Devices
• Gadgets
• Computers
• Systm
• Patrick
• Norton
• Revision3

[degan6]

@meehanlj yupppppppppp

[meehanlj]

Does anyone know if RAID configs are acceptable when using freenas?

[sciman001]

mine only has 6 opyions... wat i do???

[1111Davo1]

@ThatKidKnows freenas is based on freebsd.... unix....

[jaxo110]

i have never understood how you can run any other OS on a mac but it is against the law to run OS 10 on any other OS

i guess thats apple just being selfish.

[ThatKidKnows]

Meh. I find it easier running my file server on Linux!

[liverpoolatnight]

Im using FreeNAS 7.2 for SMB, UPnP, Transmission and its running on a 966mhz, 256mb ram 40gb hdd1 120gb hdd2 and im currently using 31% ram and 20% cpu when im downloading a torrent.

[MobileMediaProducts]

I clicked away because the first minute 3 was boring crap.

[thelossbloodlock]

and you're a dipshit because you both use this service and you expose yourself. Dumbass cheater...

[sabbyreloaded]

For those who want wireless, atheros cards work with MAD wifi. Try not using Wifii though