December 28, 2025Dec 28 Hey everyone!About to embark on my first unRAID adventure. I’m replacing my Ubuntu Server (a mini pc) with something more powerful. I am not afraid of getting into CLI, bios flashing and so on. In general very well versed with hardware and software. So don’t be afraid to get technical. Just looking for tips for my setup in UnRAID.My current setup is a self-configured Ubuntu (above) with a lot of docker compose. Network is already solved with Ubiquiti and I have HomeAssistant running on its own hardware (HA Green).Starting with the hardwareRyzen pro 5750G64gb DDR4 ECC 2133MHz4u rack chassiAsrock X570 Pro4Other bits and piecesI will be booting from a USB-DOM with UnRAID on it. Where I want some feedback:• 2x22tb (SATA, WD) disks for most long-term storage (1 parity, 1 data)• 1x1.92tb Samsung PM983 NVMe, thinking this will be a cache drive for everything docker (*arr, Minecraft server, Emby, other docker stuff)• 1x1.6Tb U.2 NVME connected to a LSI 9400-16i in TriMode with a SFF 8643 to u.2. Planning to have this as ingestion for *arr• 1x3.84TB SSD Micron 5100 Pro (HPE branded) (SATA) thinking to move here after ingestion by *arr is completed, unpacking and moving unpacked to the 22tbAnything obvious missed with my storage? Anything I should consider? Storage is a collection of stuff I already have, have acquired for current and future needs. File system setup? Should I rethink something?Nothing mission critical will be stored. Family pictures, passwords and stuff like that are in the cloud already and will remain so for mine and the family’s sanity.
December 29, 2025Dec 29 Community Expert 1 hour ago, kosmiq said:not afraid of getting into CLIRecommend using cli as little as necessary, and not until you have a better understanding of how things work.2 hours ago, kosmiq said:booting from a USB-DOMUnraid must boot from USB flash with unique GUID (for licensing). The OS is contained in archives that are unpacked into RAM, and it runs completely in RAM. Think of it as firmware.2 hours ago, kosmiq said:Anything obvious missed with my storage? Anything I should consider? Storage is a collection of stuff I already have, have acquired for current and future needs. File system setup? Should I rethink something?Looks OK to me.
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