On Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 1:48 PM Stefan Monnier <monn...@iro.umontreal.ca> wrote: > > > I have used ssd drives connected to a RPI4 ever since the 4 came out, > > zero issues. > > The RPI4's boot from the ssd drives. > > I have 4 SSD drives connected to a single RPI4 currently, using a powered > > USB hub. > > Hmm... so maybe the USB connection is not directly relevant either and > the real issue is the power?
>From what I've read when comparing OpenMediaVault vs TrueNAS, it usually comes down to the power consumption of the mini computer/mini pc. 5W can save you $100 USD per year. Probably more now due to inflation. But the use cases they discuss often includes transcoding of video streams, which I don't think is needed in the case of backups. See, for example, <https://www.androidauthority.com/cheap-diy-nas-server-3348392/>. Related, I am getting ready to standup a NAS for my home network. (Currently I'm doing some half-ass file sharing). The enclosure hardware on the short list are <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CN4Z4PC/> and <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y3WDHLD>. The mini computer the enclosure will be attached to will be USB 3.1 or 3.2 capable for 10 GB/s or 20 GB/s throughput. Eventually my network will need to be upgraded to at least 2.5 GB/s to take advantage of the throughput. I'm waiting for prices to drop a bit. 2.5 GB/s and 5.0 GB/s network cards, switches and Cat 8 cables are still a bit expensive. Jeff
