12-20-2024, 11:36 AM
Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you’re in a bit of a tricky situation with the Yottamaster DAS, but there’s definitely a workaround to get you closer to a NAS-like setup using the hardware you already have. Here's how you can achieve your goal:
Setup Overview:
Linux Mint & CASA OS: Installing Linux Mint Cinnamon on your desktop is a solid choice for a home server. CASA OS, as you've mentioned, can run well on Linux and will allow you to create a file-sharing system (think of it like a personal cloud or NAS).
Connecting the Yottamaster DAS: Once you’ve installed Linux Mint and CASA OS, you can connect the Yottamaster DAS to your computer via USB. Linux should detect the drives in the DAS, and you can format them to the appropriate filesystem (e.g., EXT4 or NTFS for compatibility with Windows machines).
Installing and Configuring CASA OS: CASA OS should provide a simple interface for setting up file sharing and network access. You can configure shared folders and enable file access over the network. For users in your household to access the files, CASA OS can expose the shared drives via SMB (Samba), which is supported by both Windows PCs and smartphones.
Networking: Since your computer has a 150Mbps internet connection, that should be more than enough to allow the file-sharing setup to work well within your local network. The primary thing to ensure is that your Linux Mint machine has a stable local network connection (wired or Wi-Fi).
Access from Other Devices: On the Windows PCs and smartphones, users can connect to the shared folders by using the network path (e.g., \YourLinuxMachine\SharedFolder). For smartphones, you may need a file manager app that supports SMB/CIFS (such as "Solid Explorer" for Android or "Files" on iOS).
Summary of Steps:
Install Linux Mint Cinnamon on the desktop.
Connect your Yottamaster DAS to the desktop via USB.
Install CASA OS on Linux Mint (following the installation instructions on their website).
Set up file sharing via SMB/CIFS within CASA OS.
Ensure your local network allows other devices to connect (check firewall and permissions).
Access the shared files from your household’s Windows PCs and smartphones using the network path.
Final Thoughts:
While this won’t be a full-fledged NAS solution, it can serve as a good temporary workaround, especially since it will allow you to share data between devices without needing to buy a new NAS. As long as CASA OS is set up to share files via SMB, your Windows and mobile devices should have no problem accessing the files over your network.
Setup Overview:
Linux Mint & CASA OS: Installing Linux Mint Cinnamon on your desktop is a solid choice for a home server. CASA OS, as you've mentioned, can run well on Linux and will allow you to create a file-sharing system (think of it like a personal cloud or NAS).
Connecting the Yottamaster DAS: Once you’ve installed Linux Mint and CASA OS, you can connect the Yottamaster DAS to your computer via USB. Linux should detect the drives in the DAS, and you can format them to the appropriate filesystem (e.g., EXT4 or NTFS for compatibility with Windows machines).
Installing and Configuring CASA OS: CASA OS should provide a simple interface for setting up file sharing and network access. You can configure shared folders and enable file access over the network. For users in your household to access the files, CASA OS can expose the shared drives via SMB (Samba), which is supported by both Windows PCs and smartphones.
Networking: Since your computer has a 150Mbps internet connection, that should be more than enough to allow the file-sharing setup to work well within your local network. The primary thing to ensure is that your Linux Mint machine has a stable local network connection (wired or Wi-Fi).
Access from Other Devices: On the Windows PCs and smartphones, users can connect to the shared folders by using the network path (e.g., \YourLinuxMachine\SharedFolder). For smartphones, you may need a file manager app that supports SMB/CIFS (such as "Solid Explorer" for Android or "Files" on iOS).
Summary of Steps:
Install Linux Mint Cinnamon on the desktop.
Connect your Yottamaster DAS to the desktop via USB.
Install CASA OS on Linux Mint (following the installation instructions on their website).
Set up file sharing via SMB/CIFS within CASA OS.
Ensure your local network allows other devices to connect (check firewall and permissions).
Access the shared files from your household’s Windows PCs and smartphones using the network path.
Final Thoughts:
While this won’t be a full-fledged NAS solution, it can serve as a good temporary workaround, especially since it will allow you to share data between devices without needing to buy a new NAS. As long as CASA OS is set up to share files via SMB, your Windows and mobile devices should have no problem accessing the files over your network.