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Having a ton of extra hard drives lying around doing nothing seems like a huge waste to me. In my efforts to put some of this storage to good use, I have been toying with the idea of building a NAS using standard hardware and one of the open source NAS packages out there; namely OpenMediaVault. With performance, size, and budget in mind; I am going to guide you on how to build a NAS.
One of the most attractive things about a NAS is its size. These devices do just about everything a BIG server can do, but using little power and taking up little space. Possibly the most attractive feature of a NAS is that you can change RAID levels, add disks, and grow arrays with ease. Try doing that with Windows Server and a RAID card. People have this misconception that a “Server” needs to be powerful and robust. Meanwhile, all they use it for is networked storage and serving up files. You can do all this with little cost and a small footprint. Enter the C.O.D. NAS Project
I am going to show you how to get great storage for under 550.00 (drives not included) without sacrificing performance or turning your home into a wind tunnel.
This guide is based on a new parts list. However, you can save yourself a lot of money by recycling some of your older computers or computer components.
