Up until now everything that has been done is for preparation for TrueNAS Scale. This software is the main purpose of having a NAS, it controls the storage allowing all my data to be stored and retrieved whenever required. First stage is setting up the passthrough do the LBI HBA controlled can be accessed by […]
17. Setting up LSI HBA passthrough ready for TrueNAS scale. Read More »
Truenas
Ok so now I want to be able to access my NAS – Proxmox from anywhere and this is where Tailscale comes in handy. Example, If for some reason I need to check the status of my Proxmox I can use my phone to connect to Proxmox and have a look. The great part is
16. Installing Tailscale – For remote access Read More »
Proxmox, Tailscale
If you are new to Proxmox, the web interface can look overwhelming at first. There are a lot of menus, tabs, graphs, and settings, and it can feel like you need to understand everything straight away. The good news is, you do not. There is much more visible in Proxmox than you actually need to
15. Configuring Proxmox Read More »
Proxmox
Disclaimer for the entirety of the posts, this is how I am setting up my NAS, and your configuration may not be exactly the same, so expect some differences in software and settings. This community is very helpful, and you can also check out r/DIYNAS on Reddit and post questions there for additional assistance, as
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BIOS, Proxmox
BIOS Great, now that we’ve covered so much groundwork in a condensed format, it’s finally time to start installing and updating our software. The first step is simple: power on the NAS and check the BIOS version. On the CWWK-NAS-ADLN-K motherboard, the BIOS menu is accessed by pressing F2 during startup but if it is
13. Setup – Here we come! – BIOS Read More »
BIOS, Build
Now that the motherboard is installed, it’s time to add the remaining components. The Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM went in next. It was a tight fit, and I didn’t want to force it. If you look carefully at the image in the gallery below, you might notice the issue — the RAM wasn’t actually fully
12. Assembly of the NAS – Pt 2 Read More »
Build, Hardware
Radiator Before starting the build, I laid out all the components to visualise how everything would fit together and to avoid any surprises during assembly. According to the Jonsbo N2 manual, the power supply should be installed first, and this makes sense—the PSU cables need to be routed upward through the side cut-out in the
11. Assembly of the NAS – Pt1 Read More »
Build, Hardware
Here are plenty of photos for those who want to see the entire process in detail. You may notice that a few images appeared in earlier posts—a small teaser for what was coming. This is the complete breakdown of how the system was assembled. I’m also grateful to everyone who previously shared their own build
10. Assembly of the NAS – Parts List Read More »
Build, Hardware
Ports What ports do you actually need on a NAS? At minimum, you will require two USB ports, one for a keyboard/mouse and another for a USB flash drive to install your operating system. Most boards offer a mix of USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and sometimes USB-C. Think about how you intend to use your
9. Finishing up the Hardware choices Read More »
Hardware, Research
Storage Let’s look at one of the most fundamental components of any NAS: storage. You need it—but how much do you actually need? The answer depends entirely on your use case. Some builders will tell you to install as many drives as you can afford, while others recommend starting small and expanding later. Both approaches
8. More hardware choices Read More »
Build, Hardware, Research