I was thinking on buying a 2-4 bay HDD powered enclosure as a NAS for my mini pc, since I already have that, and buying or building a full-fledged diy NAS seems a bit expensive.
I want to hear some opinions from you guys, since it seems using this method is a mixed area from the selfhosted pros. I would be hoping that by using a powered enclosure, that would alleviate or solve the USB port overcharging issue, which have appeared in my mini pc when trying out an external HDD with a normal sata to usb converter.
Did you have any experiences with a setup like this one?
So as a TLDR a DAS really should only be used as an offside backup plan or secondary storage then? I might really have to do a DIY NAS with a desktop PC then. Thank you for the warning!
I mean it’s up to you, your decision. In my experience going the usb route though only leads to more cost later, to me it’s better to just save your money and go with a solid solution in a couple of months. You don’t have to go crazy. An old desktop with some extra sata ports is a fine start
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So as a TLDR a DAS really should only be used as an offside backup plan or secondary storage then? I might really have to do a DIY NAS with a desktop PC then. Thank you for the warning!
I mean it’s up to you, your decision. In my experience going the usb route though only leads to more cost later, to me it’s better to just save your money and go with a solid solution in a couple of months. You don’t have to go crazy. An old desktop with some extra sata ports is a fine start