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SAS NAS - Enquiries - 10-31-2023
I'd buy a new Synology to replace my ancient one but I've got a basically endless supply of used SAS drives (8-12TB a piece) from decomm'ed equipment.
What's a good hands off QUIET box I can shove them into then forget about for the next ~5 years? 8 hot-swap SAS bays would be perfect.
Bonus points if it comes with hardware transcode.
Keep in mind I'm in europe so some stuff in unavailable to me.
RE: SAS NAS - ed - 11-03-2023
You could consider Netstor https://www.netstor.com.tw/product_sublist.aspx?SerID=5&Title=Internal+SAS%2FSATA+Enclosure
Otherwise:
Dell MD1000: As suggested, you can find Dell MD1000 units on eBay for around $250. However, these lack network connectivity and need a host computer to work.
FreeNAS on a Cheap PC: You can consider setting up FreeNAS on a cheap PC or a used server. While these solutions may require more DIY effort, they can be cost-effective and offer good storage capacity.
Selling SAS Drives: You might consider selling the SAS drives if none of the available options seem suitable for your requirements.
StoneFly 8-Bay Appliances: A recommendation was made for the StoneFly 8-Bay VSO and SSO Appliances, which are compatible with SAS drives. These appliances offer enterprise-level features and might be worth exploring.
Building a NAS from Scratch: You could build a custom NAS from scratch. This gives you full control over the components and allows you to tailor the NAS to your specific needs.