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Can I build a NAS out of a desktop? [Request] (infosec.pub)
submitted 2 years ago by comfydecal@infosec.pub to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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n00b question, sorry. If I had a desktop that could hold 4 HD and 2 SSD, could I turn it into a NAS? Could someone point me in the right direction if this makes sense?

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[-] lemmyvore@feddit.nl 4 points 2 years ago

You can also configure the HDDs to power down when they're not in use. HDDs are the biggest power consumer anyway.

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