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Best storage option for a mini PC? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I use a mini PC (n100 processor) for my home server. I just have a 6tb HDD plugged into it. I’m wondering what the best solution is for me long term. I’ll probably have the HDD filled in about a year.

I see a lot of usb enclosures on Amazon but the idea of running like 5 disks over a single usb makes me nervous.

I also keep seeing the 4 bay qnap DAS that can do raid 5. That’s tempting too to prevent data loss.

I’d like to keep the miniPC as the center since it’s configured just how I like it.

What would you recommend for external storage?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I use a Terramster D6-320 (6-bay USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps DAS). Theoretical transfer speed is faster than any use case I need it for, and not issues with usb to date.

I felt like I wasted money on a QNAP TR02 (the 2 drive bay version of the one you're looking at). I quickly outgrew it, and for whatever reason it doesn't support SMART testing.