Question on NAS setup

[rac8006]

I have a Linux system with two raid5 sets. I'm thinking about buying a 4 disk nas. Not sure which vendor to get. I would prefer a NAS that runs x64 code. This way I don't have to create an environment to build arm code. But then I thought why not just keep my desktop linux system and make it a NAS. I think it would use more electricity than a 4 drive NAS. But you can buy a lot of electricity for $600 for what it would cost to by a 4 drive diskless NAS.
Secondly would I have trouble moving my raid5 disks to a NAS. I think most NAS systems have there OS on the disk.

Just looking for suggestions.

 

[Tech Junky]

NAS systems have there OS on the disk.

Well, since they can run w/o any drives slotted the OS is embedded on the PCB.

$600 let's you run for more likely longer than the drives will last.

NAS = File Server // just use linux / mdadm / samba

 

[microchip]

If I was you, I'd build my own... and guess what? I did it! My NAS is just a regular PC box stuffed with disks running x86-64 Linux distro, stripped down to the basics. I've had it for 5+ years and it runs without a hickup. Need more space? Just add drives or replace old, smaller ones with new, bigger ones.

 

[rac8006]

Well, since they can run w/o any drives slotted the OS is embedded on the PCB.

$600 let's you run for more likely longer than the drives will last.

NAS = File Server // just use linux / mdadm / samba

I'm currently using Linux/mdadm/samba. I currently put the system to sleep if no activity on the raid disks. Except between 1700 thru 2300. I'll have to look into scripts to put the system into a low power mode.