We Built A NAS From Scratch! (And Why You Probably Shouldn't)

Correction: We are using an LSI 9300-16i HBA, there is no 9700 HBA. Thanks to Art of Server for helping us spot this error. 4K Video is huge, and here at SociallyU we deal with a lot of it! In this video, Morgan and Isaac discuss SociallyU's storage journey, from individual SSDs to custom building a 349TB Network Attached Storage system powered by iXSystem's TrueNAS Scale. From finding the right components, to facing software and hardware problems, to breaking our four-bay Synology - Morgan and Isaac share everything they've discovered in their storage journey. Helpful Channels: ‪@Level1Techs‬ ‪@LAWRENCESYSTEMS‬ ‪@ArtofServer‬ ‪@CraftComputing‬ ‪@LinusTechTips‬ Helpful Links: Where we bought hard drives: https://serverpartdeals.com Learn more about iXsystems: https://www.ixsystems.com ‪@iXsystemsInc‬ Learn more about TrueNAS: https://www.truenas.com ‪@TrueNAS‬ Hardware Specifications: Chasis - Supermicro 846 with 24xLFF Bays, SAS3 Backplane, and 2x 1200W 80+ Platinum PSU Motherboard - ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T/BCM CPU - AMD EPYC 7302P Cooler - Noctua NH-D9 DX-4677 4U with SP3 Mounting Kit RAM - 4x 32GB 3200MHz MTA36ASF4G72PZ-3G2E2 Boot Drives - 2x 240GB Crucial BX500 HBA - LSI 9700 L2ARC Cache - 2x 1TB Samsung 980 Pro NVME Pool - 24x 20TB Seagate Exos Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Early Workflow with Single SSDs 1:08 Transitioning to a Synology NAS 2:07 Looking to Upgrade NAS Storage 3:55 Building a Custom TrueNAS System 7:37 Challenges Finding the Right Chassis 10:18 Hardware Selection for TrueNAS Build 13:16 Compatible CPU Cooler Challenges 15:36 Storage Configuration Decisions 19:25 Potential Counterfeit HBA 21:32 Total Usable NAS Capacity & Why We Have a 80% Cap on Space 22:59 Is this Build Right for Everyone? 24:49 TrueNAS Limitations with Cloud Sync & Why We Still Like It 26:44 Introducing "Webster" & We Want to Hear From You! Find SociallyU Online: https://www.sociallyu.com   / sociallyu