Refurb Pc into a nas box

[jazzisjazz]

Looking for a low cost way to add some major storage space.
Have an unused pc (case,pwr,mobo - IPILP-LC ,dvd,sata2 ports, onboard video,pciex16
Not really concerned about raid or keeping back ups, just want maximum space accessable over a network.

Is it as simple as putting large drives 4tb in all available spaces (4), increasing airflow through the case, and finding some kind of OS that will boot from the dvd?

Simplicity / ease of use is the 1st concern and limiting cost beyond drive purchases is the other.

Just beginning to put ideas together so I'd like some advice on how to go about it.

Thanks.

 

[ch33zw1z]

check out FreeNAS.

 

[LurchFrinky]

check out FreeNAS.

+1

And you can run the OS from a USB stick if you like.

 

[smitbret]

Another vote for FreeNAS. Just make sure that all drives are the same size and that you have at least 8GB of memory installed.

 

[jazzisjazz]

unfortunately board will only use 4gb memory

 

[ch33zw1z]

unfortunately board will only use 4gb memory

if you're not using ZFS, 4gig will be fine. Based on your needs, NFS will be fine.

 

[deaner]

+1

And you can run the OS from a USB stick if you like.

Amen - +2 and I run mine from a USB

I have 6 core / 16GB (was lying around) - its good stuff...