Re: Fwd: Looking for a small NAS that runs Debian well

[Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca>]

> I would like to find a substitute to my KuroBox Pro, which is an armel-based
> NAS.  Here is its summary:

> * An Orion processor running at 400MHz
> * 128MB of RAM
> * a slot for one 3.5" SATA HDD
> * gigabit ethernet
> * 2 USB 2.0 ports

You might like to check https://wiki.debian.org/CheapServerBoxHardware

I use a Banana Pi and an Orange Pi mini (more or less the same) and they
work fine with Debian's mainline kernel.  Support for video and 3d
acceleration is still problematic, but for a server box it's usually
a non-issue.

With a 2½" 2TB HDD the whole consumes about 5W (measured at the mains).
For a 3½ HDD you'll probably need to provide the HDD power separately, tho.


        Stefan