I just got my first proper nas, and I have a 512Gb ssd lying around. I know setting it up as a raid with regular hdds would be stupid. but is there a configuration that can benefit from the speeds of the ssd? some sort of cache? If so, how?
I have one lying around, it's about how stupid of an idea this, is performance, mantainability, etc
Sure, here's a sample Reddit post for your query:
Title: Considering DIY NAS with 4-Bay DAS and Raspberry Pi - Worth It?
Body:
Hi everyone!
I've been exploring options for setting up a NAS at home and stumbled upon the idea of using a 4-bay DAS connected to a Raspberry Pi to create a DIY NAS. I'm drawn to this because of the potentially lower cost compared to buying a ready-made NAS unit. However, I'm curious about the performance and practicality of such a setup.
Here's what I'm considering:
DAS: A 4-bay Direct Attached Storage for the hard drives. Raspberry Pi: Using this as the 'brain' of the NAS. Purpose: Primarily for home use – storing media, personal files, and maybe some light server tasks. Budget: Trying to keep the costs lower than a pre-built NAS so I can focus in getting big quality HDDs
Is this a viable option?