[Discuss] DIY NAS

[blu at nedharvey.com (Edward Ned Harvey)]

> From: discuss-bounces+blu=nedharvey.com at blu.org [mailto:discuss-
> bounces+blu=nedharvey.com at blu.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Kowalski
> 
> I've had success with the Synology DS1511+ units in the past, which to
> my knowledge run busybox, but I was considering building my own to
> reduce the cost.  Has anyone had any success building their own 4-5
> bay NAS units?  I've looked at FreeNAS which certainly has all the
> services I need but I'm not sure the best route to go with regards to
> form factor, etc.

Think about using a generic computer and openindiana.  Or FreeNAS.  I don't
know what you mean when you say FreeNAS isn't the form factor you want...
You mean you want an embedded device that doesn't run a normal OS?  If
that's the case, you'll have to get something custom like a drobo or
whatever.