I wanna get a NAS for backing up my files and maybe storing some shows and movies I have downloaded. Is it worth it to get a purpose built NAS or is slapping FreeNAS on a used optiplex easy enough? Also is there a big difference in power draw?

  • drinkinglakewater [he/him]
    hexagon
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    3 years ago

    This seems like it could be a great idea for family members that need backups but don't live with me

    • JoeByeThen [he/him, they/them]
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      3 years ago

      I've been considering doing that as well while also putting them on tor as hidden services so i can ssh in and do upkeep. Just a thought right now tho. Not sure what that would do to the power draw and speed of the pi.