klaushipp
I plan to switch from #TrueNASCore to #unraid . First I thought about using #TrueNASSCALE since it's Linux based and I can run docker with it,... But since I use my #Nas/server for private use I would like to spin down my HDDs from time to time, and that isnt straight forward with #zfs. Any thought?
Jan 28, 2023 at 7:07amWeb
Show threadXerxes Shouldn't Have WonJan 28, 2023

@klaushipp I haven't used TrueNAS, but I built an #unraid server for home use in 2018 (for Plex, and backups of my PCs). Haven't had any problems yet.

The initial setup was easier than I expected, and everything still works like it did the first day. The disks spin down most of the time. I currently have 2 parity and 2 array disks, as I found the 2nd parity at a good price and didn't need the space at the time.

I think you won't regret it if you want Unraid's features!

Show threadklaushippJan 28, 2023
@xerxesshouldnthavewon ah thank you for that feedback! Do you have cache in use right now? Or is the speed fast enough? Do you have any Webservices like Nextcloud running?
Show threadXerxes Shouldn't Have WonJan 28, 2023
@klaushipp Yeah I do have 2x256GB m.2 SSDs as cache (2 for redundancy in case one dies because I don't wanna be bothered lol).
If I built it again, I'd get larger ones (probably 512 GB) but it's not really a problem.
If you set your settings right and the cache is filled before the mover runs to move everything to the array, the next movie/whatever you copy to the server will just be written directly to the array.
Show threadXerxes Shouldn't Have WonJan 28, 2023
@klaushipp I don't have Nextcloud (although I'm thinking about it), but I have a Minecraft server, a gitlab instance for self use, and lately SearchXNG. And the *arr stack (Sonarr, Radarr, Transmission...).Also, a VPN to access those remotely (OpenVPN previously, Wireguard in the latest versions of Unraid).
Show threadGeoff RothmanMar 2, 2023
@xerxesshouldnthavewon @klaushipp i think you’d like the cloudflared Docker and zero trust tier setup vs vpn. So nice!
Show threadXerxes Shouldn't Have WonMar 2, 2023
@geoffrothman @klaushipp Hm, didn't know about that. It's pretty interesting. Thanks!
Show threadDave Heinemann 🇦🇺Jan 28, 2023
@xerxesshouldnthavewon @klaushipp I've been a big fan of Unraid since I set it up last year. It's dead simple, which I prefer to the likes of FreeNAS and ZFS.
Show threadXerxes Shouldn't Have WonJan 28, 2023
@dHeinemann @klaushipp Yep, I had very little time to set it up when I built the server, and everything worked without issues. Also the ability to install different size disks at any time was important for me.
Show threadklaushippJan 28, 2023
@xerxesshouldnthavewon @dHeinemann yeah the point of combining HDDs with different sizes was one point why I plan to use unraid. I will go for it for sure now. Thank you two! :)
Show threadbigbadbloJan 29, 2023
@klaushipp Way more knowledgeable folks out there than me that can weigh in on this… but I repurposed a bunch of old enterprise gear in 2019 and started with #unraid and have loved every second of it. The Serverbuilds.net forums and Discord community have been massively helpful, as well as videos by ibracorp.io and SpaceInvader One on YouTube!