Hi,
Just getting started with unraid and looking for some advice on what I can and can't do with the hardware I have, and some directions to build in.
I have:
M910q - i7 7700T 2.9GHz 16GB RAM
SSDs: 1x 256gb m.2 and 1x 4gb currently in the m910.
1x 2gb, 1x 1.5gb - as storage in my current gaming computer
HDD: WD external 4gb
I would like to build out a good backup solution, have been relying too much on Dropbox for my files. Want to have more local backup solutions.
I also would like to set up:
Plex - overseer/ rr
Calibre for ebooks
Owntracks
Paperless
Bitwarden
Simple login
Ubuntu server VM
Home Assistant OS
And probably other docker/VM projects to play around with.
I know SSDs aren't great to start with but don't have a bunch of money. My thinking was to run the 4tb as a cache and run all VMS docker etc from there.
Then have a small array, with the 4tb for now. But interested if I can incorporate anything else in there or if there is a better choice.
In future I would like to have a small 4-5 drive bay and slowly build some Nas HDDs in there. But not sure where to Start or whether I should go down a USB route or try doing some sas/SATA thing (not very knowledgeable in this just found this project which looked interesting - Tinynas but not very sure how to get that to work and soldering the power seems a bit beyond me)
Any other thoughts or advice? And any cheapish drive bays or solutions to move forward. I probably have 2-300 bucks to spend at the moment.. but am willing to keep adding. So I was thinking that might give me an enclosure and one 4tb HDD... Maybe I could shuck the other to start. And then build more 4tb in. But then I read maybe it's better to start with a 10gb or something and go on that way.any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Crystal