Category Archives: Technical

I started going through my To Do list, I got a lot done, but feels like I did not get anything done right. I did post about the new JBOD on the public page. There is just so much to … Continue reading →

First pic of my JBOD and Server for my NAS in 2026 One thing I forgot to purchase was the cables for the HBA, they are on order. Need four Mini SAS SFF-8644 to SATA and the disks. I may … Continue reading →

I little dirt secret, remember this JBOD It was out of service for couple months now because the 300W power supply was not enough. Today I upgraded it to a 750 Watt and it is more stable. I was able … Continue reading →

Half a month left in the year and I got so much to do. Lights aren’t 100% up yet either. I been putting on the back burner some things, and I speed run through some others. Basically I have weird … Continue reading →

Getting ahead of schedule but all the parts are in for my 2026 NAS are here except for the drives. I am going to do a longer form post regarding the build tomorrow. So I have the base server, here … Continue reading →

Got another JBOD installed. This time on my mediacenter server. A couple of weeks ago this system only had capacity for 12 disks (not including M.2) By end of today, I have capacity for 17 3.5″ drives and 4 2.5″ … Continue reading →

I 3D printed my first Christmas Parole Smaller than most Paroles I have purchased but looks kind a cool. Also flashed my first SAS9305-16E, got to admit was a challenge, not as straightforward as others. Am ready though, for those … Continue reading →

Trying to get customized faceplates for my prints. I liking the door, still improving some of my network. Didn’t do much today, watched football, Seahawks doing good. Weight: 324.8

The biggest pieces for my JBODs are done, small things like rack mounts or an optional door is left. I did order fastener hardware for door, but for the major backplane mount and even larger housing is done. Also the … Continue reading →

This is my first production JBOD, I do have that monster exists And my development one But this is my first production one that will be on 24/7 Here is what it is replacing And here is the big reveal … Continue reading →