storage Old server for network storage

[rf97a]

Hi

 

I´m looking for possible solution for a network storage for the family. Just access of media library, backup of pictures, phones and laptops. No need for heavy tasks, mainly storage.

Looking at the existing solution (WD mycloud) and I am not impressed with the stability, the speed. Not really interested in expanding that solution. So after looking at an old LTT video (Reliable Data Storage on the Cheap!)

 

I was wondering what would be the "minimum requirements" with regards to CPU and RAM you guys would recommend?

 

From a local website I found a HP Proliant ML350 G5 (E5420 CPU with 2x 1GB RAM and 4 disks (unknown size)) for 65 USD.

 

Would hardware like this  to the job? I would guess a little more RAM would be to prefer? I have never built a computer/server like this before, and have absolutely no idea about what hardware that is required for this "simple" task.

 

Your advice would much appreciated

 

edit: sorry for posting in the wrong sub

[BobVonBob]

You'll probably want to run some flavor of Linux to keep from going too heavy on RAM requirements, but 2 GB is absolutely fine for a pure storage device. One thing of note is that servers are often LOUD, although the Proliant ML350 is a large server, so it might not be as bad as some.

[rf97a]

1 minute ago, BobVonBob said:

You'll probably want to run some flavor of Linux to keep from going too heavy on RAM requirements, but 2 GB is absolutely fine for a pure storage device. One thing of note is that servers are often LOUD, although the Proliant ML350 is a large server, so it might not be as bad as some.

Yes, I know that servers can be loud Fortunately  my plan is to place this device in my workshop-room where I really don´t spend that much time. Perhaps making an insulated case around it (ventilated off course) to maybe soften/dampen the noise?

[Electronics Wizardy]

Id stay away from the g5 parts, there very power hungry.

 

Id look more for something like a used dell optiplex or other used desktop.

 

How many tb do you need?

[Morgan MLGman]

I removed your second post and moved this one to the appropriate subforum.

[rf97a]

2 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Id stay away from the g5 parts, there very power hungry.

 

Id look more for something like a used dell optiplex or other used desktop.

 

How many tb do you need?

Thank you for the advice.

 

At the moment I am about to exceed 6 TB, but this is really a conservative estimate. I have a collection of music and movies I have yet to copy the the existing NAS. So to be a little "future proof" I am thinking about 15-20 TB

[rf97a]

2 minutes ago, Morgan MLGman said:

I removed your second post and moved this one to the appropriate subforum.

Thank you

[SupaKomputa]

Network storage should be power efficient, unless you're serving for multiple people 24 non stop.

That server is gulp a lot of energy. You should just abandon the project.

For NAS a low power ATOM or Celeron is ideal. They consume 10 watt in idle.

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 hour ago, rf97a said:

Thank you for the advice.

 

At the moment I am about to exceed 6 TB, but this is really a conservative estimate. I have a collection of music and movies I have yet to copy the the existing NAS. So to be a little "future proof" I am thinking about 15-20 TB

Do you have a budget or just want it cheap? If you don't mind a rack server, id get this https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-PowerEdge-R510-Server-E5620-2-x-2-4GHz-Quad-Core-12GB-12-X-Trays-NO-HDD/283340237402?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180816085401%26meid%3Da8387e91bbe1496d8a3fc224d861a4a4%26pid%3D100970%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D9%26sd%3D153356082026%26itm%3D283340237402&_trksid=p2481888.c100970.m5481&_trkparms=pageci%3Ab05cb9bf-23f4-11e9-94a4-74dbd1800e80|parentrq%3A9ae54b841680ab4dd50d0f74ffeb0154|iid%3A1

 

Much more drive support, newer faster, lower power chips.