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Products => Computers => Networking & Wireless => Topic started by: PinheadBE on May 03, 2024, 12:14:19 am
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I have plenty of external hdd. I woukd like to make them available on my intranet as shared drives accessible from all multiple windows and linux PC,s android devices. no need for raid functions , but if it is available, itsok
So, it must be plugged in my router rj45 plug, and provide 4 or more usb ports
Preferably off-the-shelf and affordable for an hobbyist
Any suggestions?
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For this kind of use you need some sort of NAS with USB disk support, possibly a DIY one made of an old computer or SBC with right software.
Sorry, zero familiarity with this market so no specific product advice.
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That's it, yes: a NAS, connected with rj45 to my router, and with many USB ports. No internal bays required.
I'm searching for an off-the-shelf affordable product
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At ebay, when searching for "NAS kit", i found "SunFounder NAS Kit für Raspberry Pi" for € 33.
Regards, Dieter
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Thanks, but eBay is not my definition of a reliable seller. I'm searching for an off the shelf, from a reputable brand
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Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 with OpenMediaVault
https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-openmediavault/
If you don't want to mess with I stalling Linux on a Pi, you can pick up small Intel N5015 cube computers from Amazon for $100-150 that have multiple USB3 sockets.
A lot easier to setup SAMBA shares on those.
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I wasn't unaware of the possibility of doing it with a mini PC....
I will dig it further: it will probably be best suited for me than a RPI....
Thanks for the tip ! :-+