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[Jae Tee]

If I got a good USB 3.0 hub(say 10 port) and plugged it in to a router, then got 10 USB 3.0 to sata adapters, connected to 10 internal ssd's, would I basically have a NAS? Would it be able to use raid(10)? 

 

This question is more out of curiosity I would likely build an actual NAS if I needed this type of storage, but if you have any ideas let me know.

[TheBean]

depends on the router. it may not be able to let you do that. if you tried, it may only let you access drive 1 (whatever it thinks that should be). 

if you want a nas, go get one.

[knightslugger]

I'm about 95% sure that wouldn't work.

 

build a NAS out of an old computer. It ain't hard. if you can assemble a computer and install windows, you can build a freenas appliance.

[Windows7ge]

This would most definitely not work. Those ports are really only meant to recognize one drive at a time, let-alone support software RAID, over USB at that.

 

You can build a very capable NAS for cheap using an old computer & something like FreeNAS.

[Jae Tee]

While I do appreciate the thought out answers, I am not actually looking to deploy such a system. I am merely curious if such an option is even relevant. If I needed a NAS I would certainly build one.

[Blue4130]

Well technically, if it let you access one of the drives, yes you would have a Nas. Would it let you do a raid setup? No. You either need a hardware raid card that plugs in via USB (doesn't exist) or you would need to run software raid on the router. (as far as I know, doesn't exist) 

[AbsoluteFool]

6 hours ago, Jae Tee said:

If I got a good USB 3.0 hub(say 10 port) and plugged it in to a router, then got 10 USB 3.0 to sata adapters, connected to 10 internal ssd's, would I basically have a NAS? Would it be able to use raid(10)? 

 

This question is more out of curiosity I would likely build an actual NAS if I needed this type of storage, but if you have any ideas let me know.

Most routers run a sort of stripped Linux version. So in theory. Yes, it should work. The real question should be. How safe will be router be after?

I would say while there is a high chance this is possible it's an horrible idea.

[Salacious B Crum]

6 hours ago, Jae Tee said:

While I do appreciate the thought out answers, I am not actually looking to deploy such a system. I am merely curious if such an option is even relevant. If I needed a NAS I would certainly build one.

This was done I watched a youtube video I think he used 10 usb sticks do a search don't quite remember all the details but I do remember in the end it was not practical

 

Edit: found it I have not reviewed it again for details as I'm at work but I think this might fit your question

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dougISKs2vQ