Anybody doing DIY NAS? Or transformed old PC into NAS?

I have an Atom miniPC at home and planning to transform it into NAS.

I'm also looking for automated FTP process scripts to download files from servers into the NAS.

As for the OS/Software, I've tested Ubuntu-Server and currently stuck at installing FreeNAS with BTX halted error. Decided to try FreeNAS as it is very popular among NAS DIY'ers.

Taking it as practice to understand more.

Read thru all the post...

Still not so clear what to choose....

D-Link, QNAP, Synology or HP Microserver??

Hope all the senior here can give me advise on my NAS,

I plan to get 4 bays for 4x2TB SATA to be Home use Storage,
1) able to backup all the data, but is that Raid is safe? Raid 10 or Raid 5?
2) able connect to >5 users, 4 notebooks, 1PCs and Media Player for LCD.

Will plan to upgrade existing PC for downloading --> store in NAS --> Notebook users / Network Media Player --> LCD
* Better Speed of transferring and reading.

3) able to safe shut down automatic when power low in UPS.
4) better protection on virus and disk tools to maintain disk.
5) able to connect from oversea to get a file.
6) Ready for further Extension.

Plan to using Windows 7 for new PC and a notebook using windows xp.

This post has been edited by felix2212: Jan 11 2011, 02:04 PM

If you not expect in server or want easy job, just get those qnap or synology. Those spec you mention above is no problem with this 2 brand.

Or cheaper like hp if you expect.

Just few question and reference for thought...
Has anyone seen or knew of any shop has or able to sell this in Malaysia?
Jetway JNC9C-550
and also...
Jetway 4x SATA Port Module
This is amazing PC components for DIY 4~8 SATA HDDs NAS!

Ya, as cheaper as possible loh.

4x2TB SATA will be cost me around RM 1,200
2xUPS can last 30mins time I think will be around RM 1k (1 for NAS, All the PCs, another one for LCD and Media Player)

So, for the devise better within RM 1k++...

Even I never use server or NAS before,
But can learn from all the sifu here mah~

I m not expert. So I choose synology for easy to use, maintain, security and provide ready function. I don't need to wirte some code or search some software to install and run.

So far my invest on NAS is NAS-rm2k, 4x2TB sata-rm1.3k and UPS-rm600 = rm3.9k.

But you're experience user for Synology mah.

I just found something....HP Microserver need 200W vs Synology/Qnap is lower right?
and HP as a PC need to setup and install OS but Synology/Qnap dont need right?

Then now.....
can some one explain clearly what is the difference between Synology vs Qnap?

Very basic only. As long as it don't give me problem, that good enough.

1 thing I choose synology is because it run lower watt. Run at 56w only. I run the NAS 7/11. For 200w, the bill is killing me.

No different between this 2. Just fighting each other for market. I choose synology cause my office and branch using 1. And look like more user. If have problem can ask easlly.

hey guys, can anyone tell me where can I get AC Adapter for dlink 323? Mine was dead. It is freakin hard to get a replacement.

Oh, if you have recommended QNAP seller here do let me know, might get 1 unit of ts-210

This post has been edited by nyunyu: Jan 17 2011, 06:40 PM

Lowyat and imbi got alot. Unless the adaptor running crazy voltage rate.

good news , Synology release DSM 3.1 beta, one of the best feature : Data availability with shared folder synchronizatio




Synology® Unveils DiskStation Manager 3.1 Beta

Advanced NAS Server OS brings versatile features and is available for free download

Taipei, Taiwan—January 20, 2011—Synology® Inc. today announced the beginning of DiskStation Manager 3.1 (DSM 3.1) beta program. This new NAS server OS brings a collection of new features that boost:

Management efficiency with multiple volumes on a single RAID, sharing of print/fax/scan on multifunction printers, and enhanced Synology File Browser

Data availability with shared folder synchronization and dual disks redundancy

Mobile devices enrichment with AirPrint® support and native apps for iPad®

Multimedia enjoyment with advanced Download, Audio, and Photo Station

Surveillance solution with smart search and video analysis in Surveillance Station


more info:
DSM 3.1 beta info







more diagram : facebook: midi specialist solution

This post has been edited by denhock: Jan 26 2011, 03:32 PM

Shit! I should have bought it when it less than 1k.
I planned to get it next week, hope got stock and price still normal.

And for those who concern on the power consumption of the microserver, check out this youtube video.

Nice find on the Youtube clip. But it does not say how many drives it's installed. My guess is that it's only measuring power at the default configuration which is with the single 160GB drive.

Anyway, no idea if the prices at the shops have increased. Let me know as I might be interested in another or perhaps get a esata RAID box connected to the current Microserver.

Price still same. Free items keyboard, mouse and dvd-rw.

Bought at MCTS lyp, next to viewnet hyperstore.

hey i would like to buy a nas but dunnoe which to buy. The nas function that it must have is tat
-can play media player on tv.(with remote if possible)
-can make custom email address and host web
-and others just basic like saving things...

look like Synology or QNAP NAS will meet ur requirement.

Any guys try Synoloyg USB Station 2 before ?

Those has HP MicroServer, the RAM is ECC type is it?
So we must buy back same ECC type?

according to the datasheet. u have to use the same ecc ram. ex if u got rdimm then only can use rdimm and cannot mix with udimm

can buy non-ecc ddr3 ram and replace the ECC with standard ddr3