Hey all,
So here's what I'm looking for. I need a networked storage solution to hold a music library, photo library, movie library, multiple system back up images, etc. No less than 2x 2tb+ WD Blue HDD's. I won't be using RAID, I'll be manually copying the data too both HDD's. And saving automatic back up images from various networked systems directly to it(double redundancy). It needs to be capable of streaming the music, movies, and pictures to other systems within the network. Low power consumption is desired. Now with that said, What are your thoughts on my idea below? Would this be powerful enough to stream our movies to say our HTPC? It will be hard wired to the network router. It would be a very low power solution with a very small foot print and would be likely running windows 10. Or if anyone has a better solution for the same price (+/-) or cheaper please share. Let me know what yall think. Current pricing for the below components is around $437.40.
1: Using this incredibly SFF Dell micro computer as the driving system. (HOLY CRAP this thing's SMALL!)
A:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0161XVN4Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_4&smid=APUR2MHW28P9F $159.99
2: Upgrading this system with this additional hardware.
A: Larger SSD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8ABCZM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_3&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER $55.99
B: Increase ram from 2gb to 8gb: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NZ8N6DC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_5&smid=A3O5UCB3BTOOSH $34.45
C: The cable required to install a 2.5" SSD into the Dell: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018U0GSHU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A2YY2BY7ZS42HC $16.99
D: The 2TB WD Blue HDD (x2): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013QFRS2S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_6&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER $84.99 ea. x2 = $169.98
3: For the storage drives I'm contemplating whether or not to build a small 2-4 bay external cage (I have access to a fab shop and have already designed and built a single external HDD housing (pics on request)) and using something similar to these adapters. I already have two adapters identical to this design minus the plastic casing on them. Mine are just bare pcb's.
A: SATA to USB 3.0 adapter with power supply: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLL41MA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=A1683W8HSNOXQZ Already owned x2
Or if I decide not to design and build a case/cage for the drives I'm sure I could find a pre built HDD cage for pretty cheap. Looking forward to the community's comments and ideas.
So here's what I'm looking for. I need a networked storage solution to hold a music library, photo library, movie library, multiple system back up images, etc. No less than 2x 2tb+ WD Blue HDD's. I won't be using RAID, I'll be manually copying the data too both HDD's. And saving automatic back up images from various networked systems directly to it(double redundancy). It needs to be capable of streaming the music, movies, and pictures to other systems within the network. Low power consumption is desired. Now with that said, What are your thoughts on my idea below? Would this be powerful enough to stream our movies to say our HTPC? It will be hard wired to the network router. It would be a very low power solution with a very small foot print and would be likely running windows 10. Or if anyone has a better solution for the same price (+/-) or cheaper please share. Let me know what yall think. Current pricing for the below components is around $437.40.
1: Using this incredibly SFF Dell micro computer as the driving system. (HOLY CRAP this thing's SMALL!)
A:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0161XVN4Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_4&smid=APUR2MHW28P9F $159.99
2: Upgrading this system with this additional hardware.
A: Larger SSD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8ABCZM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_3&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER $55.99
B: Increase ram from 2gb to 8gb: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NZ8N6DC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_5&smid=A3O5UCB3BTOOSH $34.45
C: The cable required to install a 2.5" SSD into the Dell: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018U0GSHU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A2YY2BY7ZS42HC $16.99
D: The 2TB WD Blue HDD (x2): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013QFRS2S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_6&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER $84.99 ea. x2 = $169.98
3: For the storage drives I'm contemplating whether or not to build a small 2-4 bay external cage (I have access to a fab shop and have already designed and built a single external HDD housing (pics on request)) and using something similar to these adapters. I already have two adapters identical to this design minus the plastic casing on them. Mine are just bare pcb's.
A: SATA to USB 3.0 adapter with power supply: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLL41MA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=A1683W8HSNOXQZ Already owned x2
Or if I decide not to design and build a case/cage for the drives I'm sure I could find a pre built HDD cage for pretty cheap. Looking forward to the community's comments and ideas.