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PiBox Mini – Modular Raspberry Pi Storage Server

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Re: PiBox Mini – Modular Raspberry Pi Storage Server

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Post by schlupa »

paranoidrobot wrote: post #39

I'm looking for something like this, but cheaper and for 3.5" drives. USD$250, plus shipping to Australia puts that just too high for what it offers. I own Synology NASs, but adding an expander for that is expensive. (AUD$800) The ODroid-HC4 looks promising, but their 'toaster' case design for it is awful, leaving the drives exposed and unable to put two atop each other. Ideally what I'd like is: - 1-2x 3.5" SATA dri…

There was Helios64 but unfortunately they went out of business. I have the predecessor system Helios4 and absolutely love it.

Re: PiBox Mini – Modular Raspberry Pi Storage Server

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Post by okasaki »

OConnor109 wrote: post #22

Anyone know of a similar solution that supports 3.5" drives? I have a bunch of 4 TB externals that I would love to put to use. I know Synology, etc. exist but I don't need something so heavy. Just a simple Pi based case that can take one or two disks would be awesome. Was really looking forward to the Helios 64 but unfortunately, they closed shop: https://kobol.io/

The odroid hc4 is basically this but accepts 3.5" drives.

https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/odroid-hc4-oled/

Re: PiBox Mini – Modular Raspberry Pi Storage Server

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Post by sneak »

k8sToGo wrote: post #89
anderspitman wrote: post #71

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Cloudflare Tunnels is currently my recommendation for most people. Not only is it free, it will also manage DNS records and HTTPS for you very easily. My main concern is that when it comes to self-hosting photos and videos, that's against the TOS for Cloudflare's free tier. If enough people start using it I assume they'll crack down. Bandwidth isn't free.

I hope you also mention the implications when using Cloudflare when you recommend it: That it is basically MITM and has access to all of your data. But I am also not sure why I'd want to expose my photos and videos to the internet. Just use a VPN of some sort.

Not everyone stays at home 24/7. "Just" using a VPN of some sort means you a) need your mobile device connected to it at all times you wish to access your private resources, and b) can't be connected to some other VPN for privacy purposes.

Re: PiBox Mini – Modular Raspberry Pi Storage Server

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Post by LTheobald »

My major worry here is how they'll get their hands on enough CM4's. Aren't they like gold-dust at the moment? Lots of similar projects have stalled recently because the supplies just aren't there. Is the KickStart going to finish, we'll all get charged $250 but no product will be able to ship for several months to a year past the expected date?

Re: PiBox Mini – Modular Raspberry Pi Storage Server

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Post by ThinkBeat »

I love the idea of getting rid of online storage. I do have experience with a lot of HDs failing in NASs.

Primary the value for me in storing my 260.000 (approximate actual number) somewhere online is the reliability it gives. So far with the services I use I have had 0 data loss.

I also have my photos stored in my home but now I do not have to worry about losing precious data if the storage dies. (apart from restoring / syncing from the cloud can take a very loooooong time, and depending on service might also cost a lot from bsndwith usage)

Doing local backups is prudent, if a bit complicated if your storage is in the 10TB - 200TB range. Ten rotate keep at least one off site.

I wish I could afford some of the new streamers, they can fit a lot of data into a small space.

Re: PiBox Mini – Modular Raspberry Pi Storage Server

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Post by no_time »

rlt wrote: post #58
anderspitman wrote: post #18

Interesting. Usually my critique for products like this is something along the lines of "great, but how are you going to access your data from the internet?" Typically the answer to that is you need some sort of tunneling service like ngrok to get around port forwarding, CGNAT, firewalls, etc. I maintain a list of solutions here[0]. The problem with most of these services is that they're targeted at developers and ar…

Maybe I’m paranoid, but I wouldn’t want to expose my NAS directly to the internet. At most via a VPN.

Nothing paranoid about some healthy caution. The synolocker fiasco proved that NASes are not as bulletproof as some imagined.
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