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How much time does it take to complete the Memtest86+ (v6.20) test? It has been running for 22 hours, and 17 passes have been completed so far. The system has 32GB (16GB x 2) DDR4 3200 MHz RAM.

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1. Does that mean even if I use a SATA SSD along with NVMe SSD, my pool speed will be limited to the speed of the SATA SSD? 2. Also, what if I want to use an NVMe SSD as a cache drive: - To store Docker Containers/VMs - To store app data - As the primary storage drive And use a 2.5" HDD to store only my Jellyfin/Plex Media Server files (movies & series). How should it be configured then? Option 1: Two Pools - One pool with NVMe SSD - One pool with 2.5" HDD Option 2: One Pool & One Array - One pool with NVMe - One array with 2.5" HDD Or should I keep the 2.5" HDD as an unassigned drive?

Hey @JorgeB, currently, 2TB SATA SSDs are very expensive in my country. Therefore, I'm considering utilizing my existing WD 850X 2TB NVMe SSD along with a Seagate Barracuda 2.5 Inch HDD (ST2000LM015). My plan is to configure them in a pool with a Mirror setup. (I'll be using a Flash Drive as the Array.) It should work fine, right?

@JorgeB I am wandering on internet for more than a month searching how to setup my 1st homeserver. Watched hundreds of videos and read hundreds of posts. But not being familiar with linux I was totally lost & equally frustrated. I cannot thank you enough for taking time & patiently answering all my queries. You are a lifesaver. Thanks you very much. 😊

Can you recommend a comprehensive tutorial (text or video) on how to set up Unraid from scratch for a newbie like me? Covering things like docker configuration & external backup. Also, would you mind if I ping you for help if I face any difficulties during the Unraid setup process?

I mean, will it affect performance, such as transfer speed or CPU usage, since I'll be using only one drive instead of two? If I assign both SSDs to the same pool and use them in a mirror configuration, then set up an external drive via Docker for backup. I will have 2TB of usable space and two backups of my data: one on the mirror drive and one on the external drive, right?

1. If I assign both SSDs to the pool, my total usable storage with two 2TB SSDs will be 4TB, correct? 2. What if I initially use only one 2TB NVMe SSD for the pool (and purchase a 2TB SATA SSD later)? Will this affect anything? 3. Also, what if I assign 2TB NVMe SSD as pool for primary storage and caching, and the 2TB SATA SSD as the parity drive? Will this configuration work? 4. If not setting a parity drive, are there any external backup options that can be configured in Unraid? For example, an external drive connected to the mini PC via a Thunderbolt port, where data is automatically backed up weekly.

So the pendrive will be used for just a placeholder purpose? This means both SSDs will be used as cache drives as well as primary storage, right? (Is it safe and recommended?) This configuration wouldn't include a parity drive, right? Could I use an external hard drive or an external hard drive enclosure connected via a Thunderbolt port as a parity drive?

Hey, sorry for the inconvenience, but could you please explain this to me? When you mention an old flash drive as an array device, are you referring to a old pen drive? If I use both SSDs as pools, then those SSDs will be used as cache drives to store Docker Containers/VMs & app data, right? If so, what will serve as my primary storage drive?

Hello, I am new to setting up a home server. I'm looking to install Unraid on my NUC 11 i3 Mini PC (NUC11PAHi30Z). It offers 1x M.2 slot and 1x 2.5" SATA slot for storage drives. However, Unraid typically requires 3 drives: Parity Drive, Array Drive, and Cache Drive. From what I understand, Unraid can operate without either a Parity Drive or a Cache Drive. My intention is to use Unraid for NAS storage and to host Docker containers like PiHole, Unbound, WireGuard, DDNS, Bitwarden, Nextcloud and Jellyfin. Given that I only have 2 drives, how should I assign them? Here are the drive options I have: 2TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD (Already have) 2TB SATA SSD (Will purchase) Any suggestions on which drive should be assigned for what purpose?